Worcester Majors To Face New England Suns In Fundraiser Game

The team is hosting a fundraiser exhibition game this weekend for basketball fans, families and community members.

Worcester College To Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Geospatial Tech Doctorate

Clark University is launching what it calls the world’s first professional doctorate in geospatial technology.

Worcester Breaks Ground On New South Division Fire Station

Officials marked the start of work on a new fire station in the city.

Worcester Remembers Mentor, Community Leader Walter Jovel

Friends, family and local leaders are remembering Walter Jovel as a mentor and community leader whose work reached young people in the city.

Worcester College Student Wins Tech Innovation Challenge

He won for LeetMotion, a platform that uses interactive animations to help students learn algorithms without relying on memorization.

Bus Driver Facing Additional Charges In VA Crash That Killed 5 MA Residents

Five MA residents, including one from Worcester, died Friday when a bus slammed into slowed traffic on Interstate 95 in Virginia.

Popular Worcester Museum Awarded Six-Figure Grant

The museum will receive a large grant to support its educational community programming, animal care and habitat improvements.

Worcester Native Receives Navy And Marine Corps Commendation Medal

A Worcester native serving in the U.S. Navy recently received a medal for his work with a previous command.

New Latin-Style Chicken Restaurant Coming To Worcester

A new Latin-style chicken restaurant is coming to Worcester this week.

Longtime MA Correction Officer Dies In Line Of Duty At Gardner Prison

State correction officals said he suffered a medical emergency while on duty.

Traffic Delays Amid Salisbury Street Culvert Work In Worcester

A construction project is expected to affect traffic through the summer and into the fall.

Worcester Diocese To Close Church In Parish Merger

Bishop Robert J. McManus has announced a new parish consolidation plan for North Worcester that will take effect this summer.

Hanover Insurance, The Bra Shop Among Worcester Chamber Award Winners

A group of local businesses and nonprofits was honored by the Worcester Chamber of Commerce.

Worcester College President To Retire After 10 Years

The president of a community college in Worcester announced he will retire next year.

Get Your Orange Glasses Ready: The ‘Be Like Blippi’ Tour Brings High-Energy Fun to The Hanover Theatre

Join Blippi and Meekah for an unforgettable, interactive family adventure at The Hanover Theatre.

Bus Driver Charged After MA Family Of 4, Worcester Woman Killed In VA Crash

Several agencies are investigating following the crash, which injured dozens and killed five, including two children.

Worcester Child Advocacy Nonprofit Awarded $20K In State Funding

CASA Worcester County is expected to receive funding to support children during legal proceedings.

8 Charged In Worcester Drug, Firearms Trafficking Case

A group of people from Central Massachusetts has been charged in connection with a drug and firearms trafficking conspiracy.

Local Business Spotlight: Learning First Charter Public School

A student-centered educational environment focused on academic achievement, character development and lifelong learning.

Worcester Woman Among 5 MA Residents Killed In VA Bus Crash

Five people were killed early Friday in a multi-vehicle crash involving a bus on Interstate 95 in Virginia.

Human Remains Found In Woods Behind Worcester Home

The remains were found Thursday afternoon in the woods behind a Worcester home, police said.

Former NHL Star Who Played In Worcester Dies At 60

Claude Lemieux was a four-time Stanley Cup champion who played for the Worcester Sharks during the 2008-09 season.

Worcester Arts Festivals, Neighborhood Projects Get New Grant Funding

The Worcester Cultural Festival Grants program awarded $10,000 each to 20 organizations for festivals celebrating the city.

Teen Struck By Pickup Truck In Worcester's Kelley Square

A roadway in Worcester has reopened after a crash involving a teen pedestrian and a pickup truck.

Worcester Announces World Cup Watch Parties On The Common

The events are meant to bring residents, visitors and soccer fans downtown for live match screenings and family activities.

Worcester Schools Gain Clean Energy Career Pathway From State

Worcester is among 31 districts across Massachusetts that have been approved to launch new Innovation Career Pathways programs.

Patriots Star Drake Maye To Host Charity Game In Worcester

Drake Maye is bringing his first MayeDay Family Foundation event to Polar Park this weekend.

Bear Spotted Wandering Around Worcester

The animal appeared to be a juvenile weighing about 120 pounds.

Worcester Food Truck Festival Returns To Common

A downtown food truck festival will return to Worcester with food vendors, craft beverages and an artisan market.

Worcester To Receive $20K In State Funding For Affordable Housing Development

A large grant will help support the development of affordable housing in the city.

Worcester Schools Honors Record Number Of Biliteracy Award Winners

The school district honored more than 300 multilingual and biliterate high school seniors.

Man Pulled From Lake Quinsigamond After Leaving Ambulance In Worcester

For about two hours, the man refused to leave the water or comply with the police, officials said.

Worcester Nonprofit Hosts Prom For Adults With Disabilities At Polar Park

A local advocacy group held its fifth annual prom at Polar Park for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Worcester Launches Shannon Youth Violence Prevention Grant Application

The city has opened the first step in its next round of funding for local groups working on youth violence prevention.

Worcester Food Pantry To Open Second Location In Lincoln Village

El Buen Samaritano is set to open a second food pantry in Worcester this week as the nonprofit looks to meet rising needs in the city.

Worcester Police Seek Man Charged In Worcester Common Stabbing

Officials are asking for the public’s help as detectives try to find a man charged in connection with a stabbing behind City Hall last week.

Worcester City Manager To Deliver State Of The City Address Next Month

City Manager Eric Batista is set to deliver Worcester's annual State of the City address next month at City Hall.

Worcester Police Seek Witnesses, Victims In Water Street Fight

Worcester police are asking witnesses and victims to come forward after a fight on Water Street last month.

Quinsigamond Community College Awards More Than 1,500 Diplomas At 61st Commencement

This year marks the school’s largest graduating class since 2021.

Nelson Place Principal Takes Temporary Leave, Worcester Schools Name Interim

Nelson Place School Principal Mary Sealey has taken a temporary leave of absence.