Grafton Hill’s New Welcome: A Neighborhood Marker for Worcester’s East Side
A new neighborhood marker now welcomes everyone to Grafton Hill—funded by the CSX Community Investment Fund and built by local businesses Serrato Signs, Empire Granite, and Jam Corp. City leaders call it a visible symbol of neighborhood pride and…
Read MoreLove in Action: El Buen Samaritano Delivers Groceries & Hope Amid Worcester Food Crisis
On October 31, 2025, I stood on Piedmont Street and saw Worcester’s true spirit in action. Families walked away from El Buen Samaritano with bags overflowing, each receiving more than $200 in groceries, and nobody was turned away. What struck me most was…
Read MoreWPD’s Vice Squad Arrests Male for Drug Distribution
At approximately 12:40 PM on Wednesday, October 22, Worcester Police officers assigned to the Vice Squad observed a drug transaction between a male and a female on Lincoln Street. Shortly after, officers located forty-five-year-old Gadson Mwangi of…
Read MoreCity of Worcester to Launch Dog Park and Sidewalk Renovations November 3
The City of Worcester Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery announced on Tuesday two major renovation projects set to begin on Monday, November 3, 2025. Dog Park Renovations Renovations are planned for the existing dog parks at Beaver Brook and…
Read MoreBREAKING: SNAP for November at Risk Amid Federal Standoff: What Worcester Families Need to Know
As the federal shutdown drags on, the USDA has warned states it doesn’t have enough money to issue November SNAP benefits putting food assistance for more than 41 million Americans, including thousands right here in Worcester County, at immediate risk.…
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