Shots Fired on Southgate Street: One Man Dead, Another Arrested
Another summer night, another life lost. Worcester is mourning—again. WORCESTER—The heat wasn’t the only thing rising Saturday night. Just after 7:30 PM on June 21, gunfire erupted on Southgate Street, sending neighbors running and sirens echoing through…
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Big Moves in Worcester Public Schools: Two Familiar Faces Step Into Big-Time Roles
What this leadership shift means for the families, students, and staff that make WPS what it is. WORCESTER— It’s official: Worcester Public Schools is making some major moves at the top, and two women who’ve been doing the work behind the scenes for…
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“Fridge Ain’t Empty, But It Ain’t Full Either”: Food Struggles in Worcester Are Still Real
Inside the everyday hustle to keep families fed in the city we call home. WORCESTER— “I’m not starving, but I’m stretched.” That’s how one Worcester mom summed it up when we asked her what food access looks like in her house right now. And she’s not…
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Worcester Man Allegedly Shoots Brother in City’s First Homicide of the Year
A family argument turns deadly, shaking a Worcester neighborhood and leaving a city asking why. WORCESTER— The city is mourning its first homicide of 2025 after a fatal shooting unfolded on Beacon Street this past Wednesday. What started as a family…
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The Hidden Gems of Worcester: 5 Local Spots You Probably Missed
Where flavor, culture, and local love come together—off the beaten path WORCESTER— Let’s be real: the best spots in the city aren’t always the loudest. They’re the ones you hear about through a friend, stumble on while running errands, or finally…
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