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Jerry Filmore

Jerry Filmore is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of What’s Up Worcester News, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization community news outlet dedicated to informing, engaging, and empowering Worcester through accessible, accurate, and inclusive storytelling. With over a decade of experience in management, community organizing, and media production, Jerry leads with a passion for amplifying local voices and spotlighting the people, places, and stories that make Worcester Massachusetts thrive. When he’s not producing new shows or organizing community initiatives like Woo CommuniTree or Worcester Voices: Community Awards & Celebration Night, you can find Jerry collaborating with local creatives, mentoring young reporters, and continuing to build bridges across Worcester’s neighborhoods.

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West Nile Virus Detected in Worcester: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Jerry Filmore

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West Nile Virus has officially been detected in Worcester. A mosquito sample collected on Sandra Drive tested positive, prompting city officials and the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project to schedule targeted pesticide spraying on August 5.…

A Cleaner Worcester Starts with All of Us

By Jerry Filmore

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In past coverage, What’s Up Worcester has spotlighted the city’s growing cleanliness concerns—from overflowing trash bins to neglected lots. Now, City Manager Eric D. Batista is stepping up with a bold, citywide cleanup plan backed by action, not just…

New Spray Park Opens Just in Time for the Heat

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The summer just got a little cooler in Worcester. City officials will gather Monday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the University Spray Park at 44 Gates Street — a brand-new splash zone designed to bring fun, relief, and community connection…

Where are Nayara and Karoline? Worcester Family in Crisis After ICE Detainment

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Two Worcester Teens Missing After Mother’s ICE Detainment Months after Rosane Ferreira de Oliveira was detained by ICE, her daughters—17-year-old Nayara and 13-year-old Karoline—have vanished from state custody. Rosane, who came to the U.S. seeking…

Experience the Sounds of the Red Planet at the EcoTarium Mars Symphony brings music, science, and space together for one unforgettable night

By Jerry Filmore

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WORCESTER, MA — What do you get when you mix live orchestral music, outer space, and the immersive dome of a planetarium? A show that’s literally out of this world. On Saturday, August 9, the EcoTarium is turning up the cosmic vibes with two special…