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Former Worcester councilor found guilty of assault, not guilty of interference during ICE operation
The jury cleared her on the charge of interfering with police during a federal immigration operation last year. -
‘I’m crushed’: Transgender patients left in limbo after UMass Memorial canceled their surgeries
Some people had waited nearly a year for their appointments with a preeminent surgeon. Now, they don’t know what to do. -
Worcester prohibits ICE from using city property
The city says immigration agents cannot use public spaces, such as parks, garages and parking lots, to assemble and mobilize. -
Worcester will keep vetting contentious tax break for apartment project
The Worcester City Council had postponed a vote on the issue for two weeks as residents and local labor activists expressed concerns about the tax break. -
Want to try luge? Head to Worcester’s EcoTarium Saturday.
Luge is the Olympic sport in which athletes ride sleds down icy tracks at speeds over 80 miles per hour. The Worcester pop-up track will have lugers going a bit slower to make it a safe day for kids. -
Snow removal in Worcester continues to be a problem, city councilors say
Elected leaders and residents have criticized Worcester's snow removal operations for years. -
Worcester residents want police monitored by civilian review board
The push for a civilian review board comes after an independent report last fall found creating the panel would increase police accountability and rebuild trust in the department. -
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.
