https://www.wgbh.org/news/news-programs/more-local-most-trusted-worcester More Local. Most Trusted. en-US Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:53:02 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-08-11/newly-obtained-doj-letter-sheds-light-on-decision-to-close-investigation-into-worcester-police Worcester city leaders suggested the DOJ may have revoked or rescinded its findings about police misconduct. But a copy of the department’s letter doesn’t make any mention of it. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:53:02 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-08-11/newly-obtained-doj-letter-sheds-light-on-decision-to-close-investigation-into-worcester-police https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-08-10/worcester-leaders-call-for-better-commuter-rail-service-to-boston Worcester residents who rely on the commuter rail have complained for years that it’s inefficient and unreliable. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:15:37 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-08-10/worcester-leaders-call-for-better-commuter-rail-service-to-boston https://www.wgbh.org/news/health/2026-08-07/worcester-county-behavioral-health-agency-announces-plans-to-transition-programs-ahead-of-closing Community Healthlink shocked people across the region when it announced in April its plans to shut down. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:01:28 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/health/2026-08-07/worcester-county-behavioral-health-agency-announces-plans-to-transition-programs-ahead-of-closing https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-07-21/worcester-residents-furious-over-citys-opposition-to-police-oversight-board City Manager Eric Batista says creating a civilian review board would be too costly and is unnecessary. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:19:35 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-07-21/worcester-residents-furious-over-citys-opposition-to-police-oversight-board https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-07-14/worcester-residents-call-for-leaders-to-finally-act-on-recommendation-for-police-oversight-board Ten months ago, a local think tank said creating an independent police oversight body would increase officer accountability. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:20:40 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-07-14/worcester-residents-call-for-leaders-to-finally-act-on-recommendation-for-police-oversight-board https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-24/ghanaians-across-massachusetts-celebrate-ghanas-draw-against-england-in-the-world-cup While the draw may not count officially as a victory, it felt like a win. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:14:30 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-24/ghanaians-across-massachusetts-celebrate-ghanas-draw-against-england-in-the-world-cup https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-12/four-mass-cities-extend-last-call-to-3-a-m-ahead-of-world-cup-games Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:58 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-12/four-mass-cities-extend-last-call-to-3-a-m-ahead-of-world-cup-games https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-05-22/worcester-vs-worcester-massachusetts-and-englands-forgotten-soccer-matches-100-years-ago In the 1920s, soccer players from Worcester and its namesake in England faced off in a series of matches. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:41:38 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-05-22/worcester-vs-worcester-massachusetts-and-englands-forgotten-soccer-matches-100-years-ago https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-23/closure-of-umass-memorials-behavioral-health-affiliate-prompts-backlash-from-workers Community Healthlink, an affiliate of UMass Memorial Health, oversees programs that help people with substance abuse, homelessness and other mental health challenges. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:24:53 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-23/closure-of-umass-memorials-behavioral-health-affiliate-prompts-backlash-from-workers https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-16/people-are-selling-their-plasma-across-massachusetts-to-deal-with-rising-prices New blood plasma centers have opened around Massachusetts in recent years. People say they're increasingly relying on them as gas prices and other costs increase. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-16/people-are-selling-their-plasma-across-massachusetts-to-deal-with-rising-prices https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-26/trans-kids-in-limbo-as-trump-takes-unprecedented-actions-to-limit-health-care The Trump administration is trying to strongarm hospitals into shutting down their gender-affirming care programs for minors. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:01:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-26/trans-kids-in-limbo-as-trump-takes-unprecedented-actions-to-limit-health-care https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-25/worcester-agrees-to-pay-holden-35-5-million-to-resolve-sewage-dispute Worcester spent years fighting the lawsuit but has exhausted all of its appeals. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:02:19 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-25/worcester-agrees-to-pay-holden-35-5-million-to-resolve-sewage-dispute