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Khrystian King for Mayor, Candidate for Mayor, City Councilor At-Large
Challenger for mayor and incumbent City Councilor At-Large Khrystian King one-on-one with This Week in Worcester. There are three parts included below. You can click “more videos” inside thee video player screen to access each section of the session. If you are having difficulty playing the video, please...
Krystian King for Mayor, Candidate for Mayor, City Councilor At-Large
Challenger for mayor and incumbent City Councilor At-Large Khrystian King one-on-one with This Week in Worcester. There are four parts included below. You can click “more videos” to access each section of the session or wait until the current video completes to advance to the next. If you...
3 Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking, Conspiracy
WORCESTER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced this week the sentencing of three individuals part of a wide-ranging drug trafficking conspiracy. The convictions make the number of individuals sentenced as part of the drug trafficking organization to 17. On Monday, Oct. 30, U.S....
Suspect Arrested in Salem for Murder of North High Alumn
SALEM – Esssex County District Attorney Paul Tucker announced on Wednesday night that a suspect was arrested Wednesday evening in the death of a member of last year’s North High Polar Bears state champion basketball team. Carl-Hens Beliard died after being shot near the campus of Salem State...
North High Basketball Champion Dead After Shooting in Salem
SALEM – A member of last year’s North High Polar Bears state champion basketball team died after being shot near the campus of Salem State University in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Carl-Hens Beliard, 18, was attending Salem state after his championship senior year at North High...
Police Continue Search for Gardner Murder Suspect
GARDNER – Massachusetts State Police and Gardner Police continue to search for Aaron Pennington, who is wanted for the murder of his wife, Breanne Pennington. Pennington left his home at 42 Gardner St. in Gardner around 9 AM on Sunday, Oct. 22. The vehicle he was believed to be driving was found by a hunter off Kelton Street near Camp Collier the following night. Authorities believed him to be on foot at the time.
Shrewsbury Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
WORCESTER – A local man who acted as a mentor as Shrewsbury High School was arrested on Monday for possession of and transporting child pornography. Brian Lingard, 60, of Shrewsbury, was in processing by U.S. Customs after a flight from Paris to Boston when images depicting child sexual abuse on his phone. When authorities searched his home, devices with additional images were found, according to federal prosecutors.
Unsolved: Worcester – Halloween Special – Worcester’s Rattling Three-Decker
WORCESTER – A true crime, cold case podcast series exploring the dozens of unsolved murders and missing persons cases currently under investigation by the Worcester Police Department released a special Halloween episode on Tuesday. Unsolved: Worcester is a series of narrative episodes airing every Tuesday over six 10-episode series....
Businesses, Developers, Ex-Politicians Pour Money into Worcester’s Election
WORCESTER – A coalition of 43 business executives, businesses, developers, real estate firms, former politicians, lawyers, and others have contributed over $57,000 to a Super PAC that has spent $21,511 in October to influence voters in Worcester’s municipal elections. According to its most recent required filing with the...
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
Suspect in WSU Shooting Taken into Custody in New York
WORCESTER – The teen wanted in connection with the fatal shooting at Worcester State University was taken into custody on Thursday morning. The office of Worcester County District Attorney Joe Early Jr. announced this morning that Kevin Rodrigues, 18, of Lawrence, was taken into custody by in New York earlier today. He was arrested based on the outstanding warrant related to the shooting. He faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and armed assault with intent to murder had been issued.
Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Teen at WSU
WORCESTER – A double shooting at Worcester State University early Saturday morning left a 19-year-old man dead and a 21-year-old man wounded. Neither the suspect or victims are students at the University. Authorities are searching for Kevin Rodriguez, 18, of Lawrence, pictured above. He is wanted in connection with...
Double Shooting at Worcester State University Leaves One Dead
WORCESTER – A double shooting at Worcester State University early Saturday morning left one person is dead and another person was wounded Neither of the victims or suspected assailants are students at the university. Campus police responded to a report of a fight in the early morning hours and...
Clark University Expands Scholarships to 1,100 in Worcester
WORCESTER – Clark University announced on Friday that it will expand its University Park Partnership Scholarship Zone for the first time since 2000.. The expansion will add 26 streets to the area where students must live for at least five years to qualify for the University Park Partnership Scholarship. The expansion makes another 1,100 additional students eligible to attend Clark, tuition free.
Tree House Brewing to Open Saratoga Springs Taproom in 2024
CHARLTON – Tree House Brewing Company, with locations in Charlton, Tewksbury, Sandwich, Deerfield, and Woodstock, Connecticut, announced it will open its next location in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 2024. The company says it is purchasing a location across from the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center and near the...
See Halloween Events in Worcester This Weekend
WORCESTER – With Halloween coming on Tuesday, Oct. 31., and Trick-or-Treating taking place across the city that night, there are a number of Halloween themed events this weekend. Here is a selection of events, including events for kids and families with selections for adults only. Friday, Oct. 27. Halloween...
All Trains to Run While Union Station Closes on Thursday
WORCESTER – Union Station will close on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 10 PM for repairs and maintenance work, but all trains and buses will continue to run as scheduled. Union Station reopens at reopen on Friday, Nov. 3 at 5 AM. The closure will facilitate electrical repairs inside the...
All Trains to Run While Union Station Closes on Sunday
WORCESTER – Union Station will close on Sunday, October 29, from 7 AM to 7 PM for repairs and maintenance work, but all trains and buses will continue to run as scheduled. The closure will facilitate electrical repairs inside the building. All trains and buses will continue to run...
Main South CDC Holds Annual Costume Party on Halloween
WORCESTER – The Main South Community Development Corporation (MSCDC) holds its annual costume party on Halloween,. The event include games and trick-or-treating and will be held rain or shine. Anyone willing to donate closed, store bought candy is asked to drop off donations by the end of day on Friday.
28-Year-Old Man Arrested for Robbery in Worcester
WORCESTER – Police arrested a local man overnight after a robbery that led to a store clerk being punched several times. Police responded to a report of an unarmed robbery at 7-Eleven, at 409 Park Ave., at around 12:30 AM on Thursday, October 26. After arriving at the scene and questioning witnessed, officers learned that a man entered the store and began shoplifting. An altercation occurred, and the man allegedly punched the clerk several times in the face, then fled on foot.
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