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The rental market is cooling in Worcester, but not for everyone
The slowdown follows the construction of new apartment buildings around the city's downtown. -
Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate.
Worcester's tax rate is more than double that of other communities in Central Massachusetts. -
Election recount confirms Bergman will retain Worcester City Council seat
The two-day recount finalized the results of close Worcester City Council race. -
Judge denies Worcester city councilor’s bid to have charges dismissed
Etel Haxhiaj is accused of assaulting an officer and interfering with local law enforcement during a May immigration enforcement operation. -
Worcester plans hand recount for close At-Large City Council race
Jermoh Kamara requested the recount after finishing just 23 votes behind incumbent Morris Bergman. -
Voter turnout in Worcester election tops 22% for first time in over a decade
Usually, fewer than 20% of registered voters cast ballots in Worcester’s odd-year local elections. -
5 things to know about the 2025 election in Worcester
Worcester's mayor, city council and school committee positions are all up for election. -
New funding in Worcester reserved for small nonprofits that often lose out on grant money
The city and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation are setting aside the money for at least a dozen grassroots organizations with budgets of no more than $500,000. -
Bach, the Hook organ and the sounds like ‘heaven’ at Mechanics Hall
Organist Peter Krasinski shares his connection to Johann Sebastian Bach, the historic Hook Organ and how the acoustics while performing at Mechanics Hall is heavenly. -
Lots of people in Worcester don’t vote. Some groups are trying to change that.
Residents say they don’t expect their votes to prompt real change. Others say they don’t have enough information to cast a ballot.
