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Worcester's annual Latin American Festival canceled this year
The August event was called off amid fears that federal immigration authorities might detain some attendees. -
A veterans housing project almost fell through amid funding cuts and tariffs
The Worcester County renovation effort is back on track thanks to the state agreeing to fill gaps created by — and in response to — the Trump administration's policies. -
Worcester councilors evaluate City Manager Batista as tensions across city remain high
City Manager Eric Batista oversees all municipal operations including the police department. -
Worcester city councilors fear for their safety amid rise in threats and harassment
During a City Council meeting Tuesday, Councilor Etel Haxhiaj said she has been stalked, accosted at public events and sent messages targeting her and her sons. -
Protestors upset by recent ICE operation shut down Worcester City Council meeting
Demonstrators railed against the city’s handling of the immigration operation on Eureka Street on May 8. -
Teen substance use detox center in Worcester is closing
Community Healthlink runs the round-the-clock detox program and says it’s the only one of its kind across the state. -
Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer during ICE operation
Court records show that City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj faces a misdemeanor count of assault and battery on an officer and a separate charge of interfering with police. -
Worcester County homelessness hits record high, new data shows
Housing advocates blame the state’s affordable housing shortage for the rise. -
Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
A new state law lets people with past evictions file a petition to seal those records. -
Protesters disrupt Worcester city manager’s State of the City address
Batista called on Worcester residents to unify, but activists said they’re still upset about his response to a recent ICE operation in the city.
