Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, a senior United Nations environmental official recognized for her global biodiversity work, received the EcoTarium’s Edward Howe Forbush Naturalist Award during the museum’s annual meeting
The Worcester-based law firm supported 10 nonprofit organizations across Central Massachusetts and Greater Boston through volunteer projects, donation drives and charitable giving
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found at a Worcester trap site, prompting targeted spraying Thursday, though city officials say the public health risk remains low
From fiery art demonstrations and a lakeside funk concert to a museum sleepover, Led Zeppelin classics and an improvisation festival, here are five fun things to do around Worcester this weekend
Christopher Burns will serve two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole after being convicted of the 2021 fatal shootings of Marcus Thibodeau and James Johnson outside the former Diamond Inn
U10, U12 teams advance to regionals in New York, Connecticut
Worcester school officials will review Superintendent Brian Allen’s first-year performance, student reading and math gains, and funding for science instruction, career programs and middle school sports
Professor Kristy Glover’s self-produced documentary examines the challenges people face after incarceration and the support systems that can help them rebuild their lives
Officials cite youth vaping concerns while saying changes also aim to provide clearer rules for retailers
A new public mural honoring 40 women who helped shape Worcester’s history and community is now being painted on the exterior of the YWCA Central Massachusetts
