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Cost the Primary Obstacle to Internet Access in Worcester
WORCESTER – A new report funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) through Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds examines access to information technology in Worcester, and the “capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy,” which is part of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NOIA) definition of “Digital Equity.”
Worcester Community Food Assessment sparks discussion on food insecurity in the city
Just four years ago in 2020, an estimated 17.7% of Worcester residents were considered to be food insecure. Now, that number has more than doubled, according to a recent report of the Worcester County Food Bank's Center on Food Equity, conducted by the Community Food Assessment in Worcester in 2023.
'Beyond excited': Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik ready for Olympics
WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik is preparing for the 2024 Olympic games. Nedoroscik will compete in the pommel horse for team USA in gymnastics. Nedoroscik has worked his entire life to realize this dream, and he's pumped to compete and represent the USA. "I mean, I am...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for softball. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
Worcester Police Detain Juvenile During Firearm Investigation on Townsend Street
Early this morning, Worcester Police Department's Gang Unit took a 14-year-old boy into custody following a firearm investigation. The arrest occurred during a search of an apartment on Townsend Street, as reported by official police press releases. The officers, who had a valid search warrant, arrived at approximately 6:00 AM...
Worcester committee gets an earful: Some residents urge city not to use herbicides
WORCESTER — Several residents expressed concern Monday night to the Green Worcester Advisory Committee that the city is using what they believe are harmful chemicals to remove invasive plants in local lakes and ponds. Elsie Uffelmann didn't hesitate to speak out. Last week, she submitted a letter to city...
Worcester African Festival on August 3rd: Food, Music, Fashion
The Worcester African Festival will be on the Worcester Common from 12-5 on Saturday August 3rd. Listen for all the details about food from across the continent. A special fashion show with models representing different African nations. Live music with Crocodile River Music. DJ’s, merchandise vendors and more. Jermoh and John from MOAD, fill us in. The festival is put on by MOAD, the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants.
Transfer Student Onboarding Email - July 15, 2024
Move-in day is almost here, which means New Student Orientation is too—get ready to join in on the festivities from August 18-21! Choose Your Meal Plan by July 19: Wrap up your week by taking care of this. Submit Your Final High School Transcript Priot the Start of A-Term...
Red Sox’ Jarren Duran homers in All-Star Game to put AL ahead
Jarren Duran became the 14th Red Sox player ever to homer in an All-Star Game. Duran, a first-time All-Star, put the American League ahead 5-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning with a two-run homer. The 27-year-old center fielder connected on an 86 mph splitter from Reds’ Hunter Greene and sent it 413 feet to right-center field. It left his bat at 106.8 mph.
Landlords in Greater Boston may have to start paying their own broker fees
BOSTON - Rent in Boston is already sky high, but sometimes renters are asked to pay the first and last month's rent, security deposit, and broker fee. The total is all too often as much as four months' rent upfront. Newly proposed Massachusetts legislation aims to put the broker fee on the landlord's dime. "When I first heard about [the broker fee], I thought it was a scam," said Madison Survin, a renter who moved to Boston from Dallas. She wasn't used to these upfront costs. "I personally don't have any savings, and I'm grateful that my parents do."Broker fees...
Civil engineer says ‘someone may have messed up’ on design, installation after Boston window falls
BOSTON (WHDH) - A day after shards of glass from a shattered window outside TD Garden fell to the pavement below, people working and walking on Causeway Street kept their eyes toward the sky. “I know I was looking up when I came to work today like, “Okay, where’s the...
Former Celtics Star Admits Retirement is a 'Year or Two' Away
The NBA free agent pool has tried up as the offseason reaches the middle of July. While most of the big fish have already been caught, there are still several notable names available on the open market, including former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas. After playing the 2022-23 season on...
NHPF Acquires 17-Building Section 8 Complex in Roxbury
The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national affordable housing provider, has acquired New Port Antonio, a historic Section 8 property located in the Warren Street neighborhood of Roxbury, MA. This acquisition marks one of the largest transactions in NHPF’s history. New Port Antonio Apartments comprises 227 urban residential apartment homes...
Is excessive summer heat and humidity in Boston the new normal?
BOSTON - It's not the heat, it's the humidity. Actually, right now, it's both in Massachusetts.We are just about at the halfway point of meteorological summer (June-July-August) and thus far, the main story has been the excessive heat and humidity.Boston currently sits just as the second-warmest summer to date, likely to claim the No. 1 slot in the days ahead.Worcester is also No. 2 and Blue Hill Observatory in Milton is No. 1.The somewhat odd caveat to this: Boston has only had seven days of 90+ thus far which is just about average to date.In the city, it has been...
MLB All-Star Game 2024: Buy Red Sox t-shirts, jerseys, hats and more
The MLB All-Star game is almost here and fans can celebrate by shopping for their team’s all-star t-shirts, hats and jerseys online. The four-day event features events like the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Celebrity Softball game but more importantly, the main event with the 94th All-Star Game taking place on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. The All-Star game will have two teams, the American League and the National League. Each team has nine starters, 11 reserves, seven starting pitchers, five relief pitchers and five to six players that were chosen but will not play.
Jaylen Brown lists his Fort Point penthouse for $4.75m
The Celtics star's 2,964-square-foot penthouse exudes luxury, but the ultimate highlight is the 400-square-foot roof deck, accessed via a spiral staircase. You’re used to hearing the announcers yell “JB for 3.” But this time, it’s JB for $4,750,000. Jaylen Brown, beloved Celtics star, MVP, and sartorial...
‘Jeopardy!’ featured a Bruins question. Would you have known the answer?
"From the Dutch" was the category. For any Bostonian who has ever imagined themselves on “Jeopardy!,” Monday’s episode featured an answer that might have been right in their local knowledge base. The only problem was the actual contestants had no idea that the Boston Bruins were the...
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