4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1120+ words) Residents pressed councilors for independent police oversight and greater accountability, but the council voted 8-3 to file the proposal after the city defended its existing review system The Worcester City Council rejected a proposal to establish a civilian review board for…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (962+ words) Worcester residents weigh in on the future of the former Main Street RMV property, while the Lakeside Apartments redevelopment receives $21 million in state funding The future of two significant Worcester properties came into sharper focus this week, with residents weighing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (50+ words) The Worcester Guardian A $4 million state ventilation grant, backed by federal pandemic relief funds, replaced every window… Virginia Murphy has been named director of affiliate partnerships, while Stefanie Silva becomes vice president… The city is revisiting its 2019 cultural plan and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (632+ words) The city is revisiting its 2019 cultural plan and asking residents, artists, students, businesses and cultural organizations to help set Worcester’s arts and creative-economy priorities for the next five years Seven years after Worcester adopted a blueprint for strengthening the city’s…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (586+ words) A 74-unit housing project wins approval on Chandler Street, The Vegan Path moves closer to opening and two new bars prepare to join Worcester’s nightlife scene Worcester’s development and business scene kept moving this week, with new housing, restaurants and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (65+ words) The Worcester Guardian Two Fairlawn workers discovered the body Monday afternoon, ending a nearly weeklong search; Worcester Police… Visiting hours are Tuesday and a funeral Mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Angels… The aviation industry veteran succeeds longtime airport…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (66+ words) The Worcester Guardian Two Fairlawn workers discovered the body Monday afternoon, ending a nearly weeklong search; Worcester Police… Visiting hours are Tuesday and a funeral Mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Angels… Worcester has cut greenhouse gas emissions while…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (415+ words) Visiting hours are Tuesday and a funeral Mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Angels Church, with parking restrictions and traffic delays expected on Main Street Funeral services have been scheduled for Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, the 31-year department…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (547+ words) Authorities were searching the area around Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital Monday afternoon, nearly a week after Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at his home (This story is being updated as information becomes available) A significant police presence converged…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1093+ words) Worcester officials are telling residents to avoid the Coes Pond area as the search continues for the wife of Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon, who was found dead Tuesday Worcester officials closed parks and recreational areas surrounding Coes Pond on…...