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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Worcester city leaders suggested the DOJ may have revoked or rescinded its findings about police misconduct.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. -
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. -
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. -
Worcester residents furious over city’s opposition to police oversight board
City Manager Eric Batista says creating a civilian review board would be too costly and is unnecessary. -
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. -
Ghanaians across Massachusetts celebrate Ghana’s draw against England in the World Cup
While the draw may not count officially as a victory, it felt like a win. -
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Worcester vs. Worcester: Massachusetts and England's 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. -
Closure of UMass Memorial's 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.
