Worcester College Gets $354K Life Sciences Education Grant

A Worcester institution will expand hands-on life sciences education through a new state grant to strengthen workforce training.

Hanover Theatre Announces Holiday Lineup Early; Welcomes New Director for 'A Christmas Carol'

Tickets for festive favorites, including 'The Nutcracker' and Boston Pops, go on sale July 24.

More Than 40 Restaurants Joining Worcester Restaurant Week Next Month

The annual summer event will offer three-course meals for under $30 at participating restaurants.

Worcester Man Accused Of Climbing Onto Roof Of CT Home

A 23-year-old is facing charges after police said he climbed onto the roof of a home in Thompson, Connecticut.

Worcester Railers Announce New Players For 2026-27 Season

The Worcester hockey team announced new forwards, defensemen and a goaltender for the upcoming season.

Worcester Man Sentenced In Staged Robbery Visa Fraud Case

A Worcester man from India was ordered removed from the U.S. after being sentenced in a federal visa fraud conspiracy case.

Worcester Marks First Graduation From Management Academy

Worcester officials marked a new milestone in professional development last month with the first graduation from the Management Academy.

Worcester Police Officer To Ride Fourth Pan-Mass Challenge This Weekend

A Worcester police officer and cancer survivor will be among thousands of cyclists riding across Massachusetts this weekend.

Longtime Restaurant Chain Closes Central MA Location, Leaves 3 Left In The State

A casual dining spot at The Shops at Blackstone Valley has closed.

Worcester Man Drowns At Turners Falls Rock Dam

Authorities said there was no indication of foul play.

Worcester Railers Deliver $2,500 Worth Of Food To South Worcester Neighborhood Center

The hockey team made a stop at a local neighborhood center as part of a food donation effort.

Ocean State Job Lot To Donate 10,000 Cans Of Formula In Worcester County

At least nine organizations were confirmed to receive formula.

Worcester Police Looking To ID Man In Investigation

The man appears to have dark hair and a dark beard in photos released by police.

'Disney On Ice' To Make New England Premiere In Worcester

The show will feature more than 30 Disney characters, new performances, music from Disney films and shows and several character debuts.

Worcester Police Seek Help Identifying Woman In Investigation

Anyone with information is asked to call the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.

'Thank You': Worcester Store Celebrates 5 Years With Ribbon-Cutting

The business said the anniversary reflects five years of support from customers across the region.

Restrictions Lifted Near 15K-Gallon Sewer Overflow In Worcester

Fishing and swimming restrictions were in place near a section of Lake Quinsigamond after a sewer overflow on Friday morning.

Worcester Public Schools Hiring Teachers, Paraeducators, Nurses And Bus Drivers

Worcester Public Schools is looking to fill jobs across classrooms, school buildings and district operations.

Central Mass. Fundraiser Raises Nearly $110K For Worcester Nonprofit

More than 250 people took part in the 41st annual Valley Friendship Tour in June, raising funds for Open Sky Community Services.

Worcester Could Get $6M For Grocery Access, DCU Center

Worcester could receive more than $6 million for upgrades to the DCU Center and for fresh food access.

Worcester Sees Fewer Shootings And More Arrests, Crime Report Shows

Worcester’s midyear crime statistics show total incidents remained above the five-year average.

2 Displaced After Worcester House Fire

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

E. Coli Warning Issued After 15K-Gallon Sewer Overflow In Worcester

An overflow discharged about 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater from an underground pipe into the street.

Worcester Child Advocacy Nonprofit Gets State Budget Support

CASA Project Worcester County said Sen. Michael Moore prioritized the nonprofit during budget season.

Worcester Schools Grow Pollinator Gardens With State Grant

The award expanded 10 existing pollinator gardens and led to the installation of five new gardens in Worcester.

Overnight Vehicle Thefts Target Infiniti Owners In Worcester

Worcester police are warning residents about a recent increase in overnight vehicle thefts involving Infiniti models.

Worcester County Sex Offender Sentenced In Federal Child Pornography Case

A Lunenburg man will serve 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case.

Worcester Schools Posts Quarter Four Honor Roll Lists

The district is recognizing students for academic achievement during the final marking period of the 2025-26 school year.

Worcester Man Charged After Police Find Gun, Drugs In Vehicle

Police said they found him slumped over the wheel of a vehicle Wednesday night.

Worcester Playground To Close For Construction

The playground will close for at least 30 days while crews replace its rubber safety surfacing

Hanover Theatre Kicks Off Christmas In July With Holiday Show Ticket Sales

The shows include “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker,” the Boston Pops Holiday Tour and Cookies & Tea with Clara from “The Nutcracker."

Worcester Reservoir Closed Due To Cyanobacteria

The body of water is closed to swimming, boating and fishing until further notice.

Wholesale Restaurant Retailer To Open In Worcester

The restaurant supplier will become the first announced tenant at Worcester's GreenTech Park.

Beloved Central MA Bar To Close After 11 Years

Owners say they'll retire after more than a decade, with a final celebration planned in December.

Worcester Talking Book Library Wins National Honor

A library in Worcester has received a national honor for its work serving patrons with visual, physical, perceptual or print disabilities.

Man, Woman Shot Inside Worcester Cigar Bar

Two people were in stable condition after being shot overnight Wednesday.

Second Worcester Mosquito Sample Positive For West Nile Virus

Officials said that the city's West Nile virus risk level remains low.

Pan-Mass Challenge To Start In Worcester For The First Time

The goal of the event is to raise $79 million for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Clark University Business School Named Among Best In U.S. For 2027

The school has been named one of the nation’s outstanding business schools by The Princeton Review.

Worcester Bulk Waste Drop-Off Fees Waived For August

Residents will be able to drop off bulk waste for free next month.