Some Worcester News Today

Worcester's city manager is recommending the council approve a salary ordinance amendment allowing for a $1,300 stipend after completing a collective bargaining agreement with the union.

Worcester's city manager is recommending the council approve a salary ordinance amendment allowing for a $1,300 stipend after completing a collective bargaining agreement with the union.

Massachusetts communities urged to plant more trees as a way to mitigate climate change, reduce temperatures, clean the air and beautify neighborhoods

Heat island effect is a climate change problem in many urban cities, including Worcester.

One of Worcesters best-known businesses is concerned that the nations rail workers could go on strike.

Kervens Blanc grew up in Haiti and experienced the 2010 earthquake. During high school in Massachusetts, he took an interest in climate change.

Many people work outside in extreme weather. If they dont show up, they dont get paid. Its as simple as that.

Like many East Coast cities, Worcester has "heat islands" in its Vernon Hill, Kelley Square and Chandler Street neighborhoods. Its getting worse.

Police officers will not be in schools in new Worcester safety plan

The lead-up to high school graduation can be an exciting and busy time for seniors. The spring of the final year is loaded with milestones. For many, one of the high points is the senior prom, an escape from the school setting — and dress code — that has marked the previous 12 years. This year, with COVID-19 no friend of traditions, schools are taking a varied approach to the prom. Some are moving forward, with limits. Others have canceled it, steering students to other senior events. Su...