Greater Worcester Community Foundation Awards $1.47 Million in New Scholarships
The foundation awarded 247 new scholarships to students beginning college this fall and made $494,000 in payments to 241 students already receiving renewable scholarships.
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Worcester Receives $900,000 Grant to Finish Citywide Flood Model
A new state grant will help Worcester complete a model of flood risks, design one nature-based project and continue stormwater education. The city expects the work to run through June 2027.
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Worcester Schools Retain State Rating as Grade 10 MCAS Scores Decline
Worcester Public Schools remains classified as making moderate progress toward state targets. Four elementary schools earned recognition, while grade 10 English and math scores fell and high school chronic absenteeism remained above 34%.
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Expresso Latin Radio Receives FCC Approval for 97.5 FM Station in Worcester
Expresso Latin Radio plans to bring its Worcester programming to 97.5 FM after the FCC granted its low-power radio application. A launch date has not been announced.
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Sean Rose Appointed Chief of Access, Opportunity and Equity for Worcester Public Schools
Worcester Public Schools has appointed Sean Rose to a new Cabinet-level position focused on access, opportunity and equity across the district. Rose will oversee efforts involving opportunity and achievement gaps, family and community engagement, student…
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