The Bra Shop expanding beyond Worcester with second location in Wellesley
The Worcester-born specialty boutique plans to open its second location in Wellesley this November, five years after the business got its start in the city
-
-
Worcester superintendent sets new goals for academic gains, district leadership
Superintendent Brian Allen is targeting gains in reading and math while continuing work on school realignment, leadership development and collaboration across the district
-
WPI lands $2 million NSF grant for scholarships, STEM programs
The six-year initiative will support 70 students in robotics, advanced manufacturing and related fields, with a focus on students with financial need and community college transfers
-
Clark University, Worcester schools formalize partnership to expand college, career pathways
A new agreement builds on decades of collaboration with plans to expand scholarships, early college programs, teacher training and opportunities for Worcester students and educators
-
Worcester Economic Club opens new season with new president, McKinnon and Ash on speaker lineup
Mike Lavoie takes over as president as the Worcester Economic Club prepares for its 2026-27 season, with political strategist Mark McKinnon and former state economic development secretary Jay Ash among its first speakers
-
Worcester paramedics can now give blood transfusions before patients reach hospital
Worcester EMS is the first ambulance service in Central Massachusetts authorized to carry blood products, allowing paramedics to begin transfusions before critically injured patients reach the hospital
-
Worcester school realignment Draft 2 drops proposed Arts Magnet move
The latest realignment proposal keeps Worcester Arts Magnet in its current location while revising quadrant assignments and weighing lottery options for specialized programs
-
School committee: Worcester sets sights on reading, math gains as achievement gaps persist
Superintendent goals call for gains in reading and math, a school boundary overhaul and stronger teacher collaboration as new data show Hispanic students remain underrepresented in advanced courses
-
Lanterns, lasers and loud guitars: 5 fun things to do this weekend
From a lantern-lit night market and Pink Floyd spectacle to high fashion, heavy metal and Celtics history, here are five fun things to do around Worcester this weekend
-
QCC’s Rocky Knight awarded Key to the City of Worcester
The entrepreneur, nonprofit founder and Quinsigamond Community College leader was recognized for work supporting students, small businesses and educational programs in Worcester and abroad