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Assumption University students charged in 'catch a predator' plot appear in court
The students were arraigned on conspiracy and kidnapping charges in Worcester District Court. -
Worcester city councilor accuses fellow councilors of transphobia, will take hiatus
In 2021, Thu Nguyen became the first openly nonbinary elected person in Massachusetts -
Worcester City Council rejects resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The vote followed months of debate over whether city councilors should even vote on the issue. -
Free community college faces ‘growing pains’
Enrollment growth has spurred need for hiring and additional student supports. -
New exhibit celebrates a quintessential New England sport born in Worcester
The Worcester Historical Museum exhibit comes as many candlepin bowling alleys have closed in recent decades. -
Worcester approves pay raise for City Manager Eric Batista
Councilors made several changes to the new contract with Eric Batista after residents previously criticized it. -
DOJ finds Worcester police engaged in excessive force, sexual misconduct
The findings follow a two-year investigation into the Worcester Police Department. -
25 years ago, six Worcester firefighters made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in warehouse fire
The Worcester community is honoring the six firefighters who lost their lives in a massive warehouse fire. -
Worcester's city manager could soon make over $300,000 a year. Some residents aren't happy about it.
City councilors will consider giving the manager a raise at their next meeting in December. -
To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
The report by the MassINC Policy Center says half of Gateway City residents are cost-burdened, paying more than 30% of their income on rent.
