Worcester's annual Latin American Festival canceled this year
The August event was called off amid fears that federal immigration authorities might detain some attendees.
Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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Trump moves to block US entry for foreign students planning to study at Harvard
In an executive order signed Wednesday, Trump declared that it would jeopardize national security to allow Harvard to continue hosting foreign students. -
Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer during ICE operation
Court records show that City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj faces a misdemeanor count of assault and battery on an officer and a separate charge of interfering with police. -
Trump announces travel ban affecting a dozen countries set to go into effect Monday
The travel ban issued Wednesday is a repeat of an order from his first administration and includes Haiti and at least 11 other countries. -
Mass. House votes to overhaul Cannabis Control Commission
The unanimously passed bill would also regulate hemp products and change the rules for medical marijuana businesses. -
Worcester County homelessness hits record high, new data shows
Housing advocates blame the state’s affordable housing shortage for the rise.
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