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Some Worcester residents spend hours just getting to and from a supermarket
A Stop & Shop in Lincoln Village closed last year, leaving no full-service supermarket in the neighborhood. There’s not even a direct bus route to one. -
Worcester City Council passes resolution barring police from assisting ICE
Although the measure was mainly symbolic, councilors said it sends a message that Worcester cares about immigrants. -
Worcester city councilor seeks dismissal of charges against her stemming from ICE operation
Etel Haxhiaj allegedly interfered with local police and assaulted an officer during the federal immigration operation in May. -
Worcester city council rejects sprinkler requirement for some apartment buildings
A majority of city councilors concluded the measure isn’t necessary in Worcester. -
Bye-bye beetle? Massachusetts is close to eradicating an invasive bug.
The Asian longhorned beetle can munch on trees until it kills them. The state has spent nearly two decades surveying over 8 million trees for the destructive insect. -
Clark University braces for a harsh new reality as higher ed recession looms
Colleges across the country were already staring down their biggest challenges in years. Then Donald Trump was reelected — and the pressure on them intensified. -
Researchers at WPI unveil more efficient process for recycling batteries
The new approach comes as batteries play a larger role in renewable energy solutions, but pose environmental risks of their own. -
Worcester councilor pleads not guilty to assaulting police officer during ICE operation
Etel Haxhiaj will return to court Sept. 15. -
Worcester Regional Food Hub opens new headquarters at Union Station
The headquarters include fives commercial kitchen. Cooks and food startup owners raved about the amenities. -
Worcester's annual Latin American Festival canceled this year
The August event was called off amid fears that federal immigration authorities might detain some attendees.
