Greek Festival marks 50 years of food, faith and tradition
St. Spyridon Greek Festival returns this weekend as Worcester’s longtime celebration of Greek food, music and culture marks 50 years since its debut and its 25th festival overall
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Worcester prepares for Juneteenth weekend of remembrance, celebration and community
A Juneteenth flag raising at the YWCA and the 29th annual Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival at Institute Park brings Worcester County together to commemorate emancipation, celebrate Black culture and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of equality
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Wonder to open on Park Ave., bringing dozens of restaurant menus under one roof
The fast-growing food hall concept plans to open in August at the former Boston Market location on Park Ave., offering dishes from multiple chef-driven restaurant brands through a single ordering platform
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A mile of bites: Taste of Shrewsbury Street returns June 18
More than 30 restaurants, live music and thousands of food lovers are expected to fill Worcester’s Restaurant Row for the annual Taste of Shrewsbury Street on June 18
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Manuscripts reveal the Revolution’s many faces
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, a major digitization project at Worcester’s American Antiquarian Society is opening thousands of pages of Revolutionary War manuscripts to researchers and history enthusiasts worldwide
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Railers unveil protected list, await affiliate announcement
Blame, or credit it, on artificial ice. The hockey season never ends. The Stanley Cup finals are not yet over, nor has the Kelly Cup champion been crowned. While Florida
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Budget vote, Pakachoag preservation and citywide progress reports headline Worcester council agenda this week
Councilors are expected to take up Worcester’s first $1 billion budget, consider preservation protections for a historic Nipmuc site and receive a series of reports on transportation, sustainability and city performance
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Come on and take a free ride: riders can take the commuter rail for free on Fridays all summer
The MBTA has launched free Friday commuter rail service through August, giving Worcester-area riders a chance to travel to Boston and beyond without paying a fare
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Week in review: World Cup plans, Curtis milestone, Early College expansion
Worcester prepared for World Cup crowds, celebrated the first phase of The Phoenix at Curtis and landed at the center of Massachusetts’ largest Early College expansion, while public safety cases, lake patrol concerns and community honors also shaped the week
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One dead, two injured in Worcester domestic stabbing
Worcester police say one person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a domestic incident on Sunrise Avenue Friday afternoon