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See the List: Worcester Restaurant Week Runs Through March 9
WORCESTER – The 2023 Worcester Restaurant Week winter edition is underway and runs through Saturday, March 9. Restaurants in Worcester and surrounding towns are offering a three-course meal at a special price for Worcester Restaurant Week, which started Monday. Of 37 participating restaurants, 28 are within Worcester. Those restaurants...
Early Voting is Open in Worcester through March 1
WORCESTER – Early voting is open for the March 5 presidential primary in Worcester at the Worcester Public Library at 3 Salem Sq. through Friday, March 1. Offices on the March 5 ballot include primaries for:. US President. Party State Committee Man. Party State Committee Woman. Party Ward/Town Committee.
State Grant Funds Training Healthcare Workers in Worcester
WORCESTER – Governor Maura Healey allocated over $1.1 million for workforce training to Worcester to train for in-demand jobs in healthcare and behavioral health. Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones announced the funding on Friday, which includes $16.3 million in grants from the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) to nine organizations across Massachusetts, including the City of Worcester and the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board.
Two Arrested for Shooting Death of Juvenile in Worcester
WORCESTER – Police arrested two individuals in connection with a shooting that left a teen male dead. Police responded to report of gunshots near Shannon Street shortly after 3 AM on Feb. 12. Police did not find a victim at the scene, but discovered a 17-year-old teen at a local hospital who sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead.
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...
Wormtown Brewery Releases Two New IPAs, Brand Redesign
WORCESTER – Wormtown Brewery, at 72 Shrewsbury St., rolled out its new brand design this week alongside two new IPAs on store shelves now. Wormtown’s marketing team took the success of the “Be You” Variety Packs as inspiration for the new look and performed a deep dive into the brewery’s brand identity, target audience, and branding goals. Alongside Be Hoppy are two new IPAs, Be Smooth, at 6.8 percent alcohol by volume (abv), and Be Fearless, at 8 percent abv.
See the Trailer, Find the Premier of New Major Taylor Film
WORCESTER – A PBS channel in Bloomington, Indiana, WTIU, will air a new documentary, “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race,” including streaming the program on the PBS App and on its YouTube channel on Monday, Feb. 26, at 8 PM EST. The one-hour documentary film explores the...
DA Early Issued $100k Grant to Fight Gangs, Support Youth
WORCESTER – The office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. announced the receipt of a $100,000 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) this week to fight gang-related crime within the county with a portion earmarked to support community programing at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester.
Worcester Public Library Offers Fee Forgiveness for Cat Pics
WORCESTER – The Worcester Public Library offers fee forgiveness throughout the month of March Meowness for lost or damaged WPL items in exchange for showing staff a picture of a cat. To have fees forgiven, all you need to do is show staff a picture of a cat, any...
Worcester Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen
WORCESTER – Police seek for help from the public to locate a Worcester teen missing since the morning of Thursday, Feb. 22. Giovanni Leto, 15, of Worcester, was last seen shortly before 6:30 AM on Thursday in the Greenwood Street area. He is 5’9″ tall with a large build and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white crocks.
Northbridge Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen
NORTHBRIDGE – Police seek help from the public in a search for a teen missing since Feb. 7. Aubrey Pollinger, 16, of Northbridge was last seen at home on Feb. 26. She left with no access to a cell phone or credit/debit card. Pollinger stands 5’3″ tall and was...
Shrewsbury Warrant Leads to Arrest for Drug Trafficking
SHREWSBURY – Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 22, that multiple search warrants served led to the seizure of a large amount of cocaine, recovery of stolen jewlery, and the arrest of a local man. The investigation into Luke Warner, 56, of Shrewsbury, led to three search warrants issued and...
Southbridge Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Worcester
WORCESTER – A local man was arrested on drug trafficking charges early Thursday morning after fleeing from police. A police officer on patrol on Main Street saw a vehicle pulled over with several individuals standing by it just before 4 AM. As the officer turned around to approach the scene, the driver turned off the lights of the vehicle and sped away.
See the WRRB Review of Worcester’s Now | Next Plan
WORCESTER – The Worcester Regional Research Bureau’s most recent report summarizes the Worcester Now | Next Master Plan, a citywide long-range plan developed over the last two years that is now open to public comment until Feb. 25. Worcester last adopted a citywide plan in 1987. The WRRB...
Worcester Kicks Off Safe Streets Action Plan on Feb. 29
The City of Worcester announced the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan on Tuesday, a commitment to road safety, on Tuesday. This initiative begins with a “State of Our Streets” gathering, featuring “Walkable City” author Jeff Speck and city officials on Feb. 29. A U.S. Department of...
Lake Quinsigamond Use Restricted After Wastewater Leak
WORCESTER – The City of Worcester announced a sewer overflow near 65 Lake Ave on Tuesday, Feb. 20, which may cause increased E. Coli levels around the area of contamination. Residents are advised to use the area at Lake Quinsigamond with caution and not to use the lake for ice fishing until the levels return to normal. The lake will be tested daily to determine when levels support recreational use.
Westborough Health Director: No TB Emergency in Town
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Public Health Director Jennifer Sullivan released a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 20, to addressed concerns about four active Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the town. Sullivan said there is no public health crisis in the town. Tuberculosis, caused by bacteria, spreads through the air from people with...
The Ultimate Guide to the Dead of Winter Horror Festival
WORCESTER – Horror comes to the city on Sunday, Feb. 25, with the First Annual Dead of Winter Horror Festival at Mechanics Hall at 321 Main St. The festival features three films blocks of 19 total short films, all made in New England, with some making their premier. There will also be over 40 vendors and a collection of local cosplayers.
Shrewsbury Woman, Librarian, Author, Turns 100
SHREWSBURY – Isabelle Chang of Shrewsbury opened her door today to find a group of Shrewsbury Police officers to wish her a happy birthday. The officers delivered a happy birthday card and a cupcake with a candle shaped as a number one. Chang, the former director of the Shrewsbury...
Unsolved: Worcester – Jessica Jones and the Chocolog Shuffle
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, the Massachusetts State Police and the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office released episode 3 of Season 7 on Tuesday. Unsolved: Worcester...
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