The $400 Million Question: Burncoat High Project Moves to Next Phase
Worcester has officially taken the next step toward a major rebuild or renovation of Burncoat High School. With MSBA approval of a formal feasibility study, the city is now evaluating long-term options for a campus first built in 1964, including whether…
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Holy Cross Hoops Rallies for 84–73 Road Win Over American
WASHINGTON, D.C., The Holy Cross Crusaders picked up an important road win with an 84–73 victory over the American University Eagles at Bender Arena on January 10, 2026. The win improved Holy Cross’ Patriot League record to 2–2 and overall record to…
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WPS Launches Principal Mentorship Group and Expands Student Driver’s Ed
Worcester Public Schools has launched a new Principal Mentorship Group at Quinsigamond Elementary to support leadership retention. Additionally, the district is expanding its partnership with the Central Mass Safety Council to offer evening Driver’s Ed…
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A Parent’s Worst Nightmare”: Grafton Bus Driver Charged with Kidnapping After Disabling Cameras and Deviating from Route
What’s Up Worcester Staff Report: A 54-year-old bus driver is facing kidnapping charges after a Grafton Police investigation uncovered a series of unauthorized detours and tampered safety cameras. Redi Gace is accused of disabling interior monitors while…
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The Main Street Shift: Can 48 New Apartments Solve Worcester’s 12,000-Unit Problem?
What’s Up Worcester Staff Report: The historic Clark Block at 401-409 Main Street is the latest downtown landmark slated for a residential transformation. The Menkiti Group has proposed converting underutilized upper-floor offices into 48 apartments, a…
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