Teacher's Child Porn Plea, Kobe Tribute, Bad Crash: Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — Here are the most widely read stories — and the most-shared on social media — from Patch the week of Feb. 21 to Feb 28.

MCI-Framingham Closing, Prisoners Will Go To Norfolk: Report

A top state official told a state House committee that MCI-Framingham will close, but a spokesperson walked that back a day later.

4-Day Bernie Sanders Festival In Worcester Before Super Tuesday

Bernie Sanders is making a push to beat Elizabeth Warren in her home state, and has identified Worcester County as a must-win. He's also rallying in Springfield and Boston.

Route 20 Reopens After Head-On Crash In Auburn

A bad crash on Thursday afternoon shut down Route 20 near the border of Auburn and Worcester.

Morning Home Invasion In Marlborough Leaves Woman Injured

Police caught up to the two suspects — one was a juvenile — after they smashed their way into a home last week.

Only $89K For Sizable Downtown Worcester Condo

This week's most popular real estate listing was an ultra-cheap condo up for sale in the heart of downtown Worcester.

3-Alarm Fire In Worcester Destroys Home

Firefighters battled a tricky fire this week in a home located on the side of a steep hill. No one was injured.

Where In Natick Pedestrians, Cyclists Are Getting Hit: Map

After a fatal pedestrian collision in Natick earlier this year, Patch combed through police reports to map where in town pedestrians and bicyclists are getting hit most.

Braza Union To Be Framingham's First License Cancellation

A Framingham restaurant with a troubled past was the first ever to be shut down by the city's license commission.

Warren Endorsed By MetroWest Officials Ahead Of Super Tuesday

Not to be outdone by Bernie, Elizabeth Warren released a list of over 140 elected officials in Massachusetts that have endorsed her.

Former Teacher From Worcester Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charge

A man from Worcester who taught kindergarten in Holyoke entered a guilty plea in federal court this week.