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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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Echo Louissaint Visits Worcester Public Library to Talk with Executive Director Jason Homer

By Jerry Filmore

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Worcester, Massachusetts – Echo Louissaint, the host of “A Word from Echo” on What’s Up Worcester, recently visited the Worcester Public Library to learn more about its programs and services. During her visit, Echo had the chance…

Worcester Housing Authority Prepossess Build Of Economic Opportunity Center For Residents

By Jerry Filmore

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The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) is taking steps to provide housing opportunities in the city by proposing to build an Economic Opportunity Center for its residents. The center will be located near the Great Brook Valley development, and will offer…

Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance 38th Annual WALK for the Homeless

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38th Annual WALK for the Homeless The 38th Annual WALK for the Homeless will be held on Sunday, May 21st at Elm Park. Registration begins at 1 pm, and the 5K WALK kicks off at 2 pm. The City’s largest “neighborhood party” will welcome participants…

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: The Differences in Financial Mentality

By Jerry Filmore

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The way we think about money can have a significant impact on our financial well-being. Some people grow up with a mindset that encourages them to accumulate wealth, while others adopt a mentality that makes it difficult for them to get ahead…

Worcester Mother and Son Found Dead in Brooklyn, CT

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Connecticut authorities have identified a Worcester mother and her 3-year-old son as two of the three individuals found dead on Tuesday night in a Brooklyn, Connecticut, home. The third victim has not yet been publicly identified; notification is…