Hot Topics: Should Cell Phones Be Banned in Worcester Schools? (Poll & Community Comments)
Let’s Talk: Cell Phones in Worcester Schools Alright, Worcester. This week’s hot topic is hitting home for students, parents, and teachers across the city. Cell phones in school: are they the biggest distraction since sliced bread or an everyday…
Read MorePublic Safety Rundown: Crime, Fire & Emergency Snapshot—August 19, 2025
Welcome to the Rundown Hey, What’s Up Worcester? Welcome to our very first Worcester Public Safety Rundown, dropping every Tuesday night right here at What’s Up Worcester. This weekly feature brings you a quick-hit look at what’s up (and sometimes…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: Joyner Lucas Honored in Worcester
Worcester came alive this weekend as the city honored hometown rapper Joyner Lucas with his own street, Joyner Lucas Ave. The celebration at Dewey and Chandler turned into a block party filled with food trucks, music, and community pride—proving once…
Read MoreA Minute with Meagan: Fighting Hunger with Rachel’s Table Worcester
Rachel’s Table Worcester is teaming up with American Flatbread Worcester for a delicious way to fight hunger and reduce food waste. On A Minute with Meagan, Executive Director Alissa Schimmel shared how every flatbread purchased during their August 19…
Read MoreStandoff on Fremont Street: Worcester Police Respond to Ongoing Situation
By Jerry Filmore WORCESTER — A tense standoff is unfolding in Worcester today as police continue negotiations with a man barricaded inside a home on Fremont Street, near Exeter and Cambridge Streets. According to the Worcester Police Department, the…
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