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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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New Chapter at Mechanics Hall: Meghan Montaner Named Executive Director

By Jerry Filmore

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There’s a new leader stepping up at one of Worcester’s most iconic spaces—and it’s a name the local arts scene already knows well. Mechanics Hall just announced Meghan Montaner as its new Executive Director, following the retirement of longtime leader…

Real Talk: Residents Weigh in on Safety, Growth, and Their Hopes for Worcester

By Jerry Filmore

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WORCESTER— If you want to know what’s really going on in Worcester, don’t just check the headlines; ask the people living it every day. From Vernon Hill to Grafton Hill, across Main South and up in Greendale, folks are talking. And they’ve got a lot to…

Healthcare Cuts Hit Hard: Millions of Americans Face a Crisis—And Worcester’s Not Exempt

By Jerry Filmore

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WORCESTER— Let’s be real: what’s happening in America right now is one of the biggest hits to everyday people we’ve ever seen. We’re witnessing the largest withdrawal of healthcare coverage in modern U.S. history. Over 17 million people across the…

Worcester Man Arrested After Wild Truck Chase Ends in Tewksbury Crash

By Jerry Filmore

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One stolen truck. Multiple crashes. A police cruiser was hit. And a Worcester man is now facing serious charges. WORCESTER, MA— A Worcester man is in hot water after allegedly stealing a pickup truck and leading police on a reckless chase through…

The Queen’s Cups Is Closing Its Doors After 13 Years

By Jerry Filmore

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A heartfelt goodbye from a dreamer who gave Worcester something sweet and something real. WORCESTER— It’s with a heavy heart that The Queen’s Cups has announced it will officially close on Sunday, June 29th. After 13 years of pouring her heart into this…