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  • Police report, bodycam footage shed new light on Toomey crash

    September 13, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    Records from the Sept. 2 crash come as Worcester police investigate whether officers followed department policies and whether City Councilor Kathleen Toomey received preferential treatment

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  • Building Worcester: Chicken restaurants flock to city, 328 apartments proposed

    September 13, 2026

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    Mike Vigneux

    Three more chicken restaurants win licenses, plans for 328 apartments head to the Planning Board and a long-vacant Main South building gets new life as housing

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  • After a tough season, Doherty girls’ soccer opens with renewed confidence

    September 13, 2026

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    Mackenzie Tupja

    The Highlanders’ new identity was tested in the season opener when they fell behind Notre Dame, 3-0, before rallying for a 4-3 victory.

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  • Week in review: Civilian review board rejected, Pride returns, school lands $2.73M

    September 11, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    City councilors rejected a civilian police review board after hours of debate, Pride Worcester prepared to bring thousands downtown and City View Discovery School landed a record $2.73 million energy grant during a week that also marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks

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  • More than $250K in Worcester arts grants up for grabs

    September 11, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    The Worcester Arts Council is accepting applications through Oct. 15 for project and fellowship grants supporting artists, cultural organizations and programs across the city

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  • Canal Diggers Road Race commemorates 20 years with Bill Rodgers, community celebration

    September 10, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    The Worcester 5K returns Sept. 12 with legendary marathoner Bill Rodgers, a kids run, post-race festivities and a milestone marking two decades of racing and charitable giving

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  • Worcester marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attacks

    September 10, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    Worcester will pause Friday to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, with commemorations at the Grove Street Fire Station and Worcester Jewish Community Center

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  • Worcester library event to spotlight freedom to read, honor facilities team

    September 10, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    The Worcester Public Library Foundation’s Sept. 17 annual meeting will feature a discussion with ACLU of Massachusetts Executive Director Carol Rose and recognition of the library’s facilities staff

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  • Worcester lands record $2.73M energy grant for City View Discovery School

    September 9, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    The largest energy-efficiency grant Worcester has received for a single school replaces aging heating equipment at City View Discovery School and fund improvements aimed at air quality, comfort and energy use

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  • Pride Worcester returns downtown Saturday, carrying 50 years of celebration and protest

    September 9, 2026

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    Charlene Arsenault

    Nearly 30,000 people are expected downtown for Saturday’s Pride Worcester Festival, with more than 200 vendors and community partners, a Pride March and a full afternoon of entertainment.

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