Polar Park 2026: Earliest Start Ever & The “Glow” Return
Worcester’s 2026 baseball season is making history before it even begins. From the earliest Opening Day on record to the return of the viral Cosmic Baseball glow-in-the-dark tour, Polar Park is set for a record-breaking 5th Anniversary. Get the official…
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Worcester Police Union President Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Local News Outlet
As Worcester prepares for the high-profile trial of former City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj, a secondary legal battle has emerged in the Superior Court. What’s Up Worcester investigates the defamation lawsuit filed by Police Union President Thomas Duffy II…
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The Committees That Will Build (or Block) 2026
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief January 6, 2026 The inauguration confetti has been swept up at Doherty Memorial High School, and Mayor Petty’s eighth term is officially underway. While the full City Council doesn’t convene for its first regular…
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The Main South Pipeline Crisis: Why Worcester’s Next Stars Are Vanishing Before High School
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief January 6, 2026 Worcester has always been a “Point Guard City.” From the legendary runs at North High to the prep dominance of Worcester Academy, the 508 produces floor generals like a factory. But as we…
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Sector 5: The $750k Triple-Decker & The Retrofit Revolution
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief Is the $750k triple-decker the new normal? We dive into Sector 5's white-hot real estate market and the "Retrofit Revolution" helping landlords offset costs with $8,500 Mass Save rebates. Plus, get the details on this…
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