Four Worcester schools earn state recognition for academic progress
Columbus Park, McGrath, Midland Street and Worcester Arts Magnet were among just 56 Massachusetts schools recognized for progress toward state accountability targets
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Shootings, gunfire and robberies decline in Worcester through August
Worcester police data show declines across several major violent-crime measures through the first eight months of 2026, while homicides increased from two to four
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Grace Elton to leave New England Botanic Garden after nine years as CEO
Elton, who oversaw significant growth in attendance, membership and fundraising at the Boylston garden, will become executive director of Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in North Carolina
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Spots are filling up for The Worcester Guardian’s third anniversary celebration
Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or recently discovered The Worcester Guardian, we’d love to celebrate with you.
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Experience takes center ice as Railers open training camp
The Railers opened training camp with a veteran-heavy roster featuring 18 players who have previously been Worcester teammates
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Week in review: Clergy abuse report released, Homer leaving, police seek 60 officers
A state investigation documented decades of clergy sexual abuse allegations and institutional failures in the Worcester Diocese, library director Jason Homer announced his departure for Baltimore County and Worcester’s police chief told councilors the department needs about 60 more officers
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Worcester Public Library director Jason Homer leaving for top job in Baltimore County
Homer, who has led the Worcester Public Library since 2020, leaves to oversee a 19-branch Maryland library system with 500 employees and a $50 million operating budget
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QCC alum Joshua Duhamel joins college foundation board
The Worcester City Council chief of staff returns to his alma mater in a new role supporting scholarships, academic programs and student opportunities
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Mechanics Hall sees donor, membership growth as it expands programming
The Worcester landmark reported stronger fundraising and record reserves during Meghan Montaner’s first full year as executive director, while former leader Kathleen Gagne received its highest honor
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AG report documents decades of clergy sexual abuse, institutional failures in Worcester Diocese
A sweeping state investigation identified 216 survivors and allegations involving 90 clergy connected to the Worcester Diocese, while finding decades of failures in how church leaders responded to child sexual abuse