West Nile Virus Detected in Worcester Mosquito Sample, Spraying Planned for Thursday
West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample collected in Worcester, prompting truck-mounted spraying in nearly 30 streets on Thursday, August 6. No human cases have been detected, and the city’s risk level is currently moderate.
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Worcester Creator’s Videos Raise Questions About Student Privacy, Consent and Responsible Recording
Public videos posted by a Worcester content creator known as The Struggle Brother show identifiable students, people who appear unresponsive and residents objecting to continued recording. Worcester Public Schools said an unidentified individual involved…
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508 C.H.E.E.R.S. Youth Voice Summit Will Bring Young Worcester Leaders Before Community Panel
Young participants in 508 C.H.E.E.R.S.’ six-week Summer Leadership Experience will present projects addressing issues they believe deserve greater attention in Worcester during the organization’s inaugural Youth Voice Summit on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Mechanics Hall Brings Free Worcester Organ Concerts to Downtown Each Wednesday in August
Mechanics Hall will open its Great Hall for four free lunchtime concerts in August, giving residents an opportunity to hear its historic 1864 Worcester Organ performed by established musicians and an emerging young artist.
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Color the City Festival Returns to Worcester Common With Youth-Led Art, Music and Community Activities
Spread the loveBy Jerry Filmore WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Common will become a youth-designed neighborhood filled with art, music, skating, vendors and hands-on activities when the Color the City Festival returns for its sixth year on Friday, Aug. 7.…
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