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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.” -
Worcester appoints acting city manager amid search for permanent replacement to Edward Augustus
Currently an assistant city manager, Eric Batista has been with the city since 2012. -
Worcester Diocese calls on school to take down Black Lives Matter, gay pride flags
The Nativity School said the flags are meant to show that all students “do matter and deserve to be respected."