Worcester school gardens bloom under $56,000 state biodiversity grant
A Regional Environmental Council project has expanded pollinator gardens across Worcester, including at 11 public schools, with native plants and hands-on environmental education
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Week in review: Halligan’s goodbye, police oversight fight, 231 Community Healthlink layoffs
Halligan’s plans final curtain after 11 years Halligan’s Bar has a final curtain call Dec. 12 as owners Paul Brosnihan, Trina and Gus Bertel retire after an 11-year run. The Auburn venue became a fixture in the Central Massachusetts music scene by regularly hosting local bands, cover acts and tribute performers. The owners plan to…
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Sewer overflow sends untreated wastewater toward Lake Quinsigamond; swimming, fishing restricted
About 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed from a sewer line along Southwest Cutoff in Worcester Friday morning, prompting water quality testing and temporary restrictions near the discharge area
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QCC marks major milestone as final beam raised for new campus center
Quinsigamond Community College celebrated the topping off of its new $37.4 million QCC Center, a project expected to open in 2027 with advanced workforce training labs, classrooms and renovated athletic facilities
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Building Worcester: Coffee shops, expanding chains, downtown housing and QCC project highlight week’s development news
New coffee shops are coming to Worcester, a downtown housing project receives a state boost, QCC marks a construction milestone and a Yatco gas station adds new food options in this week’s Building Worcester roundup
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National Grid bringing bill assistance events to Worcester County this summer
Customers can get one-on-one help with energy bills, payment plans and assistance programs at events across Worcester County, including several stops in Worcester and a virtual webinar
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WPI lands $600K NSF grant to help high school teachers bring quantum computing into classrooms
A new three-year program will train STEM teachers nationwide in quantum information science and cybersecurity, with the goal of preparing more students for careers in emerging technologies
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Central Mass. music staple Halligan’s to close after 11 years
The popular live music venue announced it is closing in December as its owners retire, bringing an end to more than a decade of live entertainment and community gatherings
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Railers continue building roster with four more signings
Worcester added four more players to its 2026-27 roster, bringing its total to 14 signed skaters as the Railers continue assembling a veteran core in pursuit of their first Kelly Cup playoff berth since 2018