New businesses and housing projects win zoning approvals, new owners prepare to revive Greendale’s Pub, and Bri’s Sweet Treats marks five years in Worcester
Worcester has been named a 3-star Certified Welcoming community, with particularly high marks for efforts to connect immigrants with jobs, education and essential services
The animal rights organization says the Worcester medical school improperly withheld the identities of committee members and records detailing the panel’s oversight of animal experiments
The Oct. 20 event will begin with a cocktail hour and welcome reception at 5 p.m., followed by the main program, “Discussions with Brian McGrory,” at 6 p.m.
Bill Wallace helped create the Harvey Ball Award in 2001 for what was then called the Worcester Historical Museum, but he never expected to receive the award himself. Wallace retired last winter after serving for 49½ years as executive director of the museum, now called the Museum of Worcester. Eric Butler replaced him in January…
Worcester councilors revisit plans for public restrooms, the city’s charter and questions surrounding a subcontractor on a tax-supported development, while taking up new proposals on homelessness, Amazon drones and public participation
The largest fundraising campaign in Worcester State University history targets scholarships, workforce preparation, academic facilities and student support, while a major opening gift will expand a pathway for school paraprofessionals to become licensed teachers
Columbus Park, McGrath, Midland Street and Worcester Arts Magnet were among just 56 Massachusetts schools recognized for progress toward state accountability targets
Federal prosecutors say a man whose true identity remains unknown used the identity of a deceased U.S. citizen for decades, collecting more than $12,000 in SNAP benefits and obtaining MassHealth coverage and a Massachusetts ID
Run Worcester, a new chapter of the nonprofit Run Your City, began its first six-week season Sunday with 24 children registered. Members of the Holy Cross cross country and track and field teams are leading the program.
