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Worcester's poet laureate Oliver de la Paz turns postcards to poetry in his new book of sonnets
Oliver de la Paz, poet laureate of Worcester and an associate professor at The College of the Holy Cross, joined The Culture Show to celebrate national poetry month and discuss his latest collection of poetry “The Diaspora Sonnets.” -
What's faster: train or car? Worcester to Boston commuters say it's not that simple a choice
We joined two people on their trip to work: one on the commuter rail, the other in a car. -
Free bus service in Worcester area keeps trucking for fifth year
Advocates say the vote to extend into summer 2025 makes the WRTA the longest-standing regional transit system to be fare free in the United States. -
Worcester public housing community receives high inspection score, despite complaints
The inspection in early March came as multiple Massachusetts agencies continued to look into complaints of improper living and working conditions at complexes run by the Worcester Housing Authority. -
Even with work permits, migrants in shelters struggle to find self-sustaining jobs
Language skills, housing transiency and transportation can all pose barriers to employment. -
Worcester interim police chief says department has harmed communities of color
A recent audit found Worcester police disproportionately arrest people who are Black or Latino. -
Massachusetts launches program to help turn office buildings into housing
Not all office buildings can become apartments, so MassHousing's Commercial Conversion Initiative will help municipalities find good candidates. -
Residents shiver in their own homes as they struggle to stay warm during Mass. winters
Renters and homeowners alike report wearing three layers of clothing and using their ovens and stoves for heat. -
Worcester City Council tweaks public comment rules after hate speech interruptions
The Worcester City Council is amending how public comment participants must identify themselves in the wake of racist and antisemitic interruptions -
City council meetings disrupted by antisemitic group trying to gain a foothold in New England
Incidents in Worcester and Framingham drew attention to a small group that’s also piped up in other New England meetings.
