Barre
LATEST NEWS
Worcester artists featured in the state Senate
BOSTON — Inside the Senate, the walls are lined with art. Different senators get to bring in art from their districts. And when it was Sen. Robyn Kennedy's (D-First Worcester) turns, she knew exactly what she wanted to display. What You Need To Know. Different senators get to bring...
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, Gavin Creel Will Be Part of Broadway in Worcester Season
Broadway in Worcester's 2024–2025 season in Worcester, Massachusetts, will feature several Broadway favorites at the Jean McDonough Arts Center BrickBox Theater. The concert series will launch September 13 with An Evening With Megan Hilty, just weeks before the Smash and Wicked star returns to Broadway in the new musical Death Becomes Her. Attendees can expect a set list ranging from Broadway hits to country classics and "everything in between."
'He’s always been a team player': Celtics owner pays visit, tribute to Bob Cousy, with NBA championship trophies in tow
WORCESTER — Celtics governor and majority owner Wyc Grousbeck brought the 2008 and 2024 NBA championship trophies to Bob Cousy’s home on Salisbury Street Tuesday morning. “I think it’s fantastic,” Cousy said. “It’s completely unexpected.” ...
UMass Chan Ranked Top Tier Medical School for Primary Care
WORCESTER – U.S. News and World Report released its national rankings for 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings, including rankings by specialty. Separately, U.S. News also released its graduate medical school rankings. In its report on graduate school rankings, UMass Chan Medical School ranked in the top tier of 15 institutions...
SJC overturns murder conviction for getaway driver in 2014 Charlestown shooting
BOSTON — The highest court in Massachusetts overturned a murder conviction on Tuesday in the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Charlestown. The unanimous decision overturned the conviction of the getaway driver in the deadly shooting, Julio Baez. Baez was driving his mother's Acura when authorities said his two...
State Street to allocate $4.2 million to adjust wages after alleged gender discrimination
State Street Corporation has agreed to allocate $4.2 million for future pay adjustments to resolve allegations of gender discrimination at four of its Boston-area offices, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday. The department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) initially raised concerns about the base pay and bonuses...
Listed: A palatial loft above what was once Locke-Ober
“It was where titans of industry used to meet to make deals.”. When it comes to historic restaurants in Boston, Locke-Ober takes the cake. And if you’re looking to hang your hat where JFK Jr. once slurped lobster stew, a palatial loft at 1-3 Winter Place is on the market for $2.799 million.
TV news veteran to take the reins at Boston 25 News amid concerns about staffing, viewership
Scott Isaacs is Boston 25's new news director, coming off a seven-year stint in the same role at NBC 10 WJAR in Providence. There’s a new sheriff in town at Boston 25 News. TV news veteran Scott Isaacs is joining the station as news director after a seven-year stint in the same role at NBC 10 WJAR in Providence, he announced last week.
MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
'We're just very excited': Special send-off held for Worcester Olympians Stephen Nedoroscik and Aaron Ortiz
HOLDEN, Mass. – Parents of Olympic gymnast and Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik knew he was always a special athlete. It's why his dad bought him his own pommel horse when he was a kid. Excitement for the Nedoroscik family hit its peak when his name was first announced for...
‘A lot of possibility is encoded here’
One in an occasional series exploring the history and architecture of Clark’s buildings. “Beck House is emblematic of the kind of community and small-group interaction that is a hallmark of Clark.”. Ravi Sharma, professor and chair of the Philosophy Department, is describing the department’s home at the corner of...
Report: Worcester is cutting carbon emissions, but more must be done
WORCESTER ― A preliminary report indicates Worcester is making progress to cut greenhouse gas emissions that warm the planet, but there’s more work to do. The city reduced emissions by 9.5% over a 14-year period from 2009 to 2023, according to consultant Blue Strike Environmental. That figure is higher than the 8.2% cited...
Worcester Police Seize Machine Gun and Drugs, 53-Year-Old Natasha Perry Charged
Worcester police made a substantial seizure yesterday morning, intercepting a machine gun and a quantity of drugs. Acting on a search warrant, the Worcester Police Vice Squad tracked down the suspect, 53-year-old Natasha Perry, as she left her Florence Street residence and drove off in a black BMW. The operation culminated in Perry being stopped by police at the intersection of Chandler and Irving Streets and subsequently detained, as reported by the Worcester Police Department.
$22.5M Sale Closed on Affordable Housing Complex in Roxbury
Boston – Cruz Companies announced the closing of its $22.5 million sale of Taurus at Fountain Hill, an apartment complex in Roxbury, to Jonathan Rose Companies and partner Schochet Companies, ensuring the long-term preservation of this 73-unit property as affordable housing. Cruz Companies, a 100% Black-owned real estate enterprise,...
WPI Summer Camp Encourages Girls to Think Big About Math
WPI’s first fall term is still about a month away, but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet here over the summer. Campus this time of year is teeming with summer activities, including Girls Talk Math, an innovative day program designed to make STEM a more inclusive educational and career pathway.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.