Worcester’s Juneteenth Festival Filled the Park With Culture, Reflection, and Community
Worcester’s 2026 Juneteenth Festival brought residents together last weekend for a day of music, culture, vendors, performances, family activities, and reflection on the meaning of freedom.
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Worcester School Committee to Consider $557.4 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
The Worcester School Committee is scheduled to vote on a proposed $557.4 million Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget during its June 25 meeting. The budget supports classroom instruction, transportation, special education, facilities, employee benefits,…
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Worcester Public Schools Releases Post-Graduation Destinations for Class of 2026
Nearly 2,000 students have graduated from Worcester Public Schools as part of the Class of 2026. Graduates are pursuing a wide range of opportunities, including higher education, military service, trade schools, apprenticeships, and careers.
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Black Former Nichols College Students File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Racially Discriminatory Discipline
Two former Nichols College students have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the college disciplined them more harshly than white students following a 2023 campus altercation. The lawsuit also alleges discriminatory investigative practices and…
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American Antiquarian Society to Mark America’s 250th with Printing and Declaration Programs
The American Antiquarian Society will mark America’s 250th anniversary with two free public programs in Worcester focused on printing, the Revolution, and the Declaration of Independence. Events are scheduled for June 30 and July 4 at AAS on Salisbury…
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