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Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty running for state Senate
Petty's announcement confirms months of speculation that he would launch a bid for the 1st Worcester District seat. -
Worcester votes to immediately end school mask mandate
Despite the unanimous vote, some officials are concerned students could be bullied if they choose to continue wearing masks. -
Nearly two months after ending strike, St. Vincent nurses could lose union and new contract
Independent labor experts say it is a "weird" time for a decertification campaign. -
In the early 1900s, Worcester was the valentine capital of America
The “mother of the valentine card” was Esther Allen Howland, a graduate of Mount Holyoke College. -
Worcester hopeful about nearing end of winter COVID surge, though hospitalizations remain high
Hospitalizations in the city remain high, stressing hospital resources and affecting staff morale. -
‘The Perfect Storm’: Central Mass. Hospital System Runs Out Of ICU Beds
UMass Memorial Health Eric Dickson was insistent that people continue to seek the medical attention they need, saying "we'll find a way to take good care of you," on Thursday's "Boston Public Radio." -
Worcester Spent More Than $100 Million Building Polar Park. Minority Companies Got Peanuts
Less than 1% of construction contracts went to minority-owned businesses, despite builders' claims of success. -
Minority Coalition Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Voter Rights Violation In Worcester
The coalition says certain neighborhoods are being kept out of the race for school committee. -
A Drop In State Tax Credits For Redeveloping Former Factory Sites Is Hampering Growth In Worcester, Experts Say
Some in economic development said that a decrease in the number of grants awarded is just one of many changes they've noticed to the state's Brownfields Tax Credits program. -
'Army Of Vaccinators' Being Trained In Worcester
150 medical students will be trained Saturday to administer the vaccines to first responders.
