The Worcester Guardian

The Human Rights Commission is examining whether Worcester's current system provides enough independence and transparency. At its meeting, commissioners discussed civilian oversight, subpoena powers & role of City Hall in PD misconduct investigations. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

🍽️ New restaurants on Lincoln Street, nearly $5 million in state grants, a new pretzel shop and a boost for Worcester's biotech sector. Plus, hotel and tattoo studio openings and new funding for career programs at six city high schools. theworcesterguardian.org/f/b…

For decades, Ruth Rodríguez-Fay fought for Worcester's Latino families, better schools and greater rep in city gov. Nearly 200 gathered to celebrate the life of the educator-activist. “Politicians loved and feared her" @RepMcGovern theworcesterguardian.org/f/r…

Wicked good! ✈️ #Worcester native Max German, a QCC grad, is one of just eight finalists chosen from more than 5,000 applicants to become the new voice of @BostonLogan! His audition has plenty of MA tude, iced coffee & perfectly delivered "HAHHT." theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Massachusetts voters have a lot to decide. Starting this week, The Worcester Guardian and our partners at @BU_Tweets are breaking down the ballot questions one by one: (Q1), (Q3), (Q5), (Q7), (Q8), (Q9).

Another hurdle for Amazon's proposed Central Massachusetts drone delivery service: MassDOT says the company must undergo state safety and environmental reviews — including a public hearing — before establishing its Westborough launch facility. theworcesterguardian.org/f/m…

School realignment debate continues & residents are concerned. At a public forum, speakers raised questions about the futures of University Park Campus School, Head Start and Worcester Arts Magnet, along with staffing, school assignments & process pace. theworcesterguardian.org/f/s…

Election Day is almost here. Are you ready, Worcester? 🗳️ Who's running? What's on the ballot? What are those nine statewide questions about? And where and when can you vote? Everything Worcester voters need to know before heading to the polls. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

A 63-year-old Worcester man has been charged with raping and indecently assaulting a child under 14 at a church in Milford. Raul Feliciano was arrested Friday by Worcester police and released on $15,000 bail. He is expected to be arraigned this week. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

Worcester's emergency communications commissioner, Charles Goodwin, is on paid administrative leave after an OUI arrest on the Mass. Pike. According to court docs cited by local outlets, Goodwin drove a city-owned vehicle and told police he was working. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

What does the #GovernorsCouncil do & why should #Worcester voters care? It helps decide who becomes a judge, among other roles. We asked Paul DePalo & challenger Margaret Abboud about priorities, judicial appointments, public safety. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w… #Election2026

ICYMI: Worcester police found no preferential treatment in their response to Councilor Kate Toomey's crash but the internal investigation also found a body-camera violation & acknowledges that officers didn't focus their questioning on possible impairment. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

Police policies, homeless encampments, civilian oversight and immigration enforcement: Worcester's Human Rights Commission has a packed agenda Monday. Members begin reviewing three WPD policies & advocates plan to raise concerns about #ICE activity. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

🏒 From Northeastern to Worcester & now an AHL contract! Railers Matt DeMelis signed with the @ThunderbirdsAHL after a career-best season in Worcester. The Hingham native made history by scoring 15 seconds into this year's opener. theworcesterguardian.org/f/r…

The Denholm building could finally be coming down. Worcester has been awarded $3 million to demolish the vacant downtown property and prepare the site for redevelopment. It's part of nearly $5 million in state grants for Worcester. theworcesterguardian.org/f/c…

Three years, one great night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Off the Rails: Brian McGrory, David Nordman, Hank Stolz, and our amazing sponsors. Local news is stronger together. theworcesterguardian.org/don… #WorcesterGuardian #LocalNews

Worcester Public Schools is showing signs of academic progress, but challenges remain. School Committee members want more detailed data to identify which schools need the most support. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w… #WorcesterMA #WPS

⚾ Chad Epperson, a longtime Red Sox minor league manager who spent part of 2026 coaching in Boston, is reportedly headed to Worcester to manage the WooSox in 2027. Iggy Suarez is expected to return as bench coach. theworcesterguardian.org/f/c…

Worcester nonprofit CHANGE is working to break down barriers to mental health care, from stigma to navigating services. Its second annual “Fall for Mental Health” fundraiser is Saturday at the Creative Hub. Maroua Rahaoui reports. theworcesterguardian.org/f/b…

The @USDA is reviewing @peta's complaints involving two pigs that died after cardiac experiments at @UMassChan. We've embedded the official complaint, veterinary records and @USDA response in our report so you can read them yourself. Read more: theworcesterguardian.org/f/p…