Woman Charged for Stealing $100,000 from Social Security A 51-year-old Barre woman faces charges for stealing over $100,000 in Social Security benefits in federal court in Worcester.

A 51-year-old Barre woman faces charges for stealing over $100,000 in Social Security benefits in federal court in Worcester.

See Events to Fit into Your Schedule This Week in Worcester Plan your week to include these options for a variety of live entertainment, municipal, educational, and other events across Worcester.

Plan your week to include these options for a variety of live entertainment, municipal, educational, and other events across Worcester, including free admission to the Worcester Art Museum on Patriot's Day.

Jury Finds Live Nation/ Ticketmaster Violated Antitrust Laws A federal jury in New York City found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the event ticketing market.

A federal jury in New York City found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the event ticketing market.

See Events Across Worcester and Plan Your Weekend Plan your weekend with a variety of live entertainment, educational, and other types of events across the city.

Plan your weekend with a variety of live entertainment, educational, and other types of events across the city.

13 Charged for Drug Distribution from Puerto Rico to Mass. Federal prosecutors announced charges against 13 individuals for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking organization on Wednesday, April 15.

Federal prosecutors announced charges against 13 individuals for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking organization on Wednesday, April 15.

The Worcester City Council Circles the Drain; Pt. 1 This first part of a series on the Worcester City Council's downward spiral into a platform to serve the interests of the council's majority faction.

This first part of a series on the Worcester City Council's downward spiral into a platform to serve the interests of the council's majority faction, with a side of contempt for residents and the Constitution.

See Compensation for All 8,363 City of Worcester Employees The City of Worcester released the earning of all municipal employees in 2025. See the full, searchable list.

The City of Worcester released the earning of all municipal employees in 2025. See the full, searchable list.

See Events to Fit into Your Schedule This Week in Worcester Plan your week to include these options for a variety of live entertainment, municipal, educational, and other events across Worcester.

Plan your week with these municipal, entertainment, and other events, including the Creative Hub Worcester grand opening on Thursday.

Original Development of Elm Park Now Digitized Original development plans of Elm Park from the early 20th century are now digitized by the National Parks Service.

Original development plans of Elm Park from the early 20th century are now digitized by the National Parks Service.

Tickets are now on sale for "The Machine" comedian Bert Kreicher at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Nov. 14.

See your options for live entertainment, sports, and educational events across Worcester this weekend.
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Rep. McGovern Joins Protest Against Iran War at City Hall Rep. Jim McGovern joined protestors in Worcester demonstrating against the war in Iran and President Trump's threats.

Rep. Jim McGovern joined protestors at Worcester City Hall demonstrating against the war in Iran and President Trump's threats that "a whole civilization will die."

Learn How State Education Funding will Effect Worcester This Year WEJA and MassBudget will hold a forum on Thursday, April 9, on state education funding this year and its effect on schools in Worcester.

WEJA and MassBudget will hold a forum on Thursday, April 9, on state education funding this year and its effect on schools in Worcester.

Water Filtration Maintenance to Impact Service to Worcester Residents The city asks residents to conserve water and avoid activities that are high-volume uses for three four-hour blocks in April.

The city asks residents to conserve water and avoid activities that are high-volume uses for three four-hour blocks in April.

UMass Chan Ranks 1st in Massachusetts for Primary Care Education A new ranking of graduate schools finds that UMass Chan Medical School ranks above Tufts, Boston University, and Harvard for primary care education.

A new ranking of graduate schools across the U.S. finds that UMass Chan Medical School ranks above Tufts, Boston University, and Harvard for primary care education.

Worcester Man Sentenced to Life in State Prison for 2022 Home Invasion A Worcester man found guilty of a 2022 home invasion in Fitchburg received a life sentence as a habitual offender on Friday, April 3.

A Worcester man found guilty of a 2022 home invasion in Fitchburg received a life sentence as a habitual offender.

Worcester Dual Language School Expands to 8th Grade The Worcester Dual Language Magnet School on Chandler Street will expand from serving student through the through the 6th grade to the 8th.

Worcester Public Schools announced that the Worcester Dual Language Magnet School on Chandler Street will expand to serve students through the 8th grade.
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See Events to Fit into Your Schedule This Week in Worcester Plan your week to include these options for a variety of live entertainment, municipal, educational, and other events across Worcester.

See the community meetings, educational events, and live entertainment options this week in Worcester.

Worcester Schools Host Second District Realignment Forum Worcester Public Schools hosts its second public forum on its district realignment project on April 15. See what the project intends to accomplish.

Worcester Public Schools hosts its second public forum on its district realignment project on April 15. See what the project intends to accomplish and how to participate.

Mass. Part of 21 State Coalition Suing Trump Admin. for Air Pollution Rollbacks Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit filed against federal repeal of Air Toxics Standards rules.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 21 states and three local governments in a lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration's repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rules.
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See Events Across Worcester and Plan Your Weekend Plan your weekend with a variety of live entertainment, educational, and other types of events across the city.

Plan your weekend with a variety of live entertainment, educational, and other types of events across the city.

Two Men Banned from Fundraising after Veterans Scam A court order bans two Massachusetts men from soliciting or collecting charitable donations in Massachusetts after deceiving donors to veterans.

A court order permanently bans two Massachusetts men from soliciting or collecting charitable donations in Massachusetts after deceiving donors to veterans.

New England Governors Pledge to Explore New Nuclear Energy The governors of all six New England states issued a joint statement committing to explore advanced nuclear energy technologies

The governors of all six New England states issued a joint statement committing to explore advanced nuclear energy technologies.

Worcester Councilor Seeks 911 Mental Health Response Info A new lawsuit against the City of Worcester moves one city councilor to finally show interest in how 911 calls related to mental health are handled.

A new lawsuit against the City of Worcester moves one city councilor to finally show interest in how 911 calls related to mental health are handled after a decade of indifference.

Mass. Indie Film Festival Brings 10 Blocks of Shorts and 5 Feature Films to Worcester The Mass. Indie Film Festival comes to Worcester from April 2 to April 4, including two free events and tickets from $10 to all access passes for $100.

The Mass. Indie Film Festival comes to Worcester from April 2 to April 4, including two free events and tickets from $10 to all access passes for $100.

Federal Agency orders $1 Billion in Energy Savings for New England Consumers Federal regulators of wholesale energy markets ordered refunds and rate cuts for ratepayers in New England. It is likely to face legal challenges.

Federal regulators of wholesale energy markets ordered refunds and rate cuts for ratepayers in New England. It is likely to face legal challenges from utility companies.

Street Sweeping Begins in Worcester on April 6 Residential street sweeping in Worcester starts on Monday, April 6. See the planned schedule and what to expect.

Residential street sweeping in Worcester starts on Monday, April 6. See the planned schedule and what to expect.

See Events to Fit into Your Schedule This Week in Worcester Plan your week to include these options for a variety of live entertainment, municipal, educational, and other events across Worcester.

Plan your week to include these options for a variety of live entertainment, municipal, educational, and other events across Worcester.

Clark University Launches Master's Program in Mental Health Counseling Clark says the program will prepare students for a careers such as case managers, clinical specialists, and clinical mental health counselors.

Clark says the program will prepare students for a careers such as case managers, clinical specialists, and clinical mental health counselors.

See Events Across Worcester and Plan Your Weekend Plan your weekend with a variety of live entertainment, educational, and other types of events across Worcester.

Plan your weekend with a variety of live entertainment, educational, and other types of events across Worcester.