Worcester bar lands on USA TODAY’s list of America’s best
USA TODAY has named Worcester’s Femme Bar one of the 38 best bars in the country for 2026, highlighting its welcoming atmosphere, entertainment and signature cocktails
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Open Sky fundraiser raises nearly $110,000 to support behavioral health and human services
More than 250 participants took part in the 41st annual Valley Friendship Tour, helping raise nearly $110,000 to support Open Sky Community Services programs across Central Massachusetts
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Bergman renews push for City Hall monument marking Worcester’s Declaration history
Councilor Morris Bergman says Worcester too often allows its history to remain hidden in Boston’s shadow, renewing a call for a prominent monument commemorating Isaiah Thomas’ public reading of the Declaration of Independence
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Worcester awards $1.36M to help create 74 affordable homes across four projects
Community Preservation Act funding will support four affordable housing developments in Worcester, leveraging more than $154 million in total investment and adding 74 deed-restricted affordable homes
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Bowditch recognized again for supporting women attorneys
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has honored Bowditch LLP with its Empowering Women Award for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing the firm’s efforts to recruit, retain and advance women in the legal profession
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Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
Years of complaints about late-night events at St. Joan of Arc Church have prompted Worcester officials to review the city’s noise ordinance, even as church leaders say they have tightened restrictions and city officials report no actionable complaints since July 10
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WooSox Hall of Fame honor caps Chad Tracy’s remarkable rise to Boston
Just months after preparing for another season in Worcester, Chad Tracy returned to Polar Park as a WooSox Hall of Famer while leading one of baseball’s hottest teams as Boston’s interim manager
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Worcester waives bulk waste disposal fees throughout August
City residents can dispose of bulk waste items free of charge during August with a required appointment at the Residential Drop-Off Center
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The Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
The nonprofit news organization is accepting applications from Worcester residents interested in helping guide coverage and strengthen community engagement
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WooSox Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2026 at Polar Park
The WooSox inducted Chad Tracy, Dr. Charles Steinberg, Mark Fidrych and Gene Zabinski into the team’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony that celebrated baseball, Worcester and the people who helped shape the franchise