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Worcester approves police request for drone, ending months of debate on issue
The city will pay for the device using about $25,000 from a $100,000 earmark from the state. -
New Black History Trail around Worcester commemorates city's nearly 300-year Black history
The markers reflect the predominantly Black enclaves that used to exist around Worcester. -
Worcester weighs new policy to increase affordable housing
13.5% of the city’s housing stock is considered affordable. An inclusionary zoning policy would mandate making a certain percentage of new housing units within private development projects affordable. -
Students and staff say Worcester schools lack sufficient mental health resources
Outgoing Superintendent Maureen Binienda argues that students are getting the help they need. -
Report shows stark disparities in broadband access across Worcester
Worcester City Council committee will review the new report on internet access. -
Worcester City Council at odds over proposal to buy drone for police department
City manager is considering using $25,000 in state funds to buy the device. -
Worcester School Committee names Monárrez as new superintendent
Rachel Monárrez, the current deputy superintendent in San Bernardino, will assume the role July 1. -
St. Vincent nurses' union accuses hospital of violating labor agreement, files charge with NLRB
The Massachusetts Nurses Association argues it has a right to negotiate shift changes for its members. -
Leicester man sues Worcester Police for wrongful arrest, says race was a factor
Dana Gaul argues that police officers fabricated evidence related to a 2020 stabbing death. -
Why loose trash covers some Worcester streets, but not others
“It's horrible ... It always stays the same.”
