-
WRTA buses to remain free through June 2023
The Worcester area transit agency began its no-fare policy in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Worcester city councilors react to 'disheartening' racial equity audit
The independent auditors uncovered a toxic work environment at Worcester City Hall. -
Worcester to begin construction on micro-units for chronically homeless
City says it will be first micro-unit development in Massachusetts. -
Worcester Public Schools will raise pay for substitute teachers amid staffing shortage
Substitutes' daily pay is being bumped from $85 to $110. -
A fight for chickens in Worcester: Resident petitions city to allow chickens in backyards
Other cities around the state, including Somerville and Brockton, let residents raise chickens. -
Massachusetts triple-deckers can be full of fire hazards. Here’s why.
“If you can avoid living in a [triple-decker], do it.” -
Nipmuc people gather for first pow wow since start of the pandemic
Thousands of Indigenous people and others celebrated in Central Massachusetts. -
Worcester finalizes new school committee districts after voting rights lawsuit
The new district map follows a lawsuit alleging that Worcester’s prior system diluted the vote of Black and Latino residents. -
Worcester's new superintendent will prioritize transparency, mental health as the school year begins
"Every day is the first day of school," Worcester schools superintendent Rachel Monárrez said. -
Worcester takes next step toward policy to increase affordable housing
The city manager's office will begin drafting an ordinance.
