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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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Worcester School Committee Finance Panel to Review FY26 Quarter 2 Budget and Transfers

By Jerry Filmore

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The Worcester School Committee’s Standing Committee on Finance will review the second-quarter status of the FY26 budget, including a proposed $800,000 transfer to cover overtime costs in transportation and custodial services.

Union, Councilor, and NAACP Issue Statements Amid Worcester Policing Debate

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Public debate surrounding policing and accountability in Worcester intensified this week after statements were issued by the Worcester Police union, Vice Chairman Khrystian King, and the Worcester Branch of the NAACP. Here’s a breakdown of what each…

Worcester Public Schools Launches Grow Your Own Educator Program at Worcester State University

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Worcester Public Schools has launched its Grow Your Own Program, a new student-to-teacher pathway that allows high school students to begin early college coursework at Worcester State University.

Reflecting on the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a defining figure in the American civil rights movement and a two-time presidential candidate, died on February 17 at the age of 84. His legacy includes decades of work in voter registration, economic equity, and multiracial…

EcoTarium Hosts Lunar New Year Celebration in Worcester

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More than 1,100 people gathered at the EcoTarium on Sunday, February 15, to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse. The event featured a live lion dance, cultural performances, and hands-on educational activities for families…