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911 call, witness account raise more questions about car crash involving Worcester city councilor
City Councilor Kathleen Toomey has said she was not impaired when she struck a parked vehicle around midnight Sept. 2. -
Worcester City Council votes down proposed ban on homeless encampments
The proposed ordinance would have fined homeless people for sleeping outside in parks or other public property. -
Destructive Asian longhorned beetle is eradicated in Shrewsbury, state officials say
The invasive bug munches on trees to the point they can die. Massachusetts has spent nearly 20 years fighting the Asian longhorned beetle. -
Worcester police face scrutiny over response to crash involving city councilor
The Worcester Police Department says it’s opened an internal investigation into officers’ response to a crash involving City Councilor Kate Toomey. Toomey’s attorney said she did nothing wrong. -
Worcester City Council says no to creating police oversight board
Councilors don't think a civilian review board is necessary despite the fact that many residents have spent years calling for one. -
Worcester Public Schools opening 7 new libraries — but lacks books to fill shelves
A parent-led campaign is fundraising to collect more than 15,000 new books. -
In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
Gateway City programs, local initiatives and city investments are helping expand Worcester's urban tree canopy. Yet some of the neighborhoods that would benefit most remain the hardest places to plant. -
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Worcester city leaders suggested the DOJ may have revoked or rescinded its findings about police misconduct.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.
