On the evening of October 23rd, 2024, Worcester Police Vice Squad officers recovered two firearms and a quantity of fentanyl following a motor vehicle stop. Officers had developed information earlier in the day that a 44-year-old man, identified as Christian Andino-Morales, was allegedly dealing fentanyl from his Honda Pilot. Around 8 PM, officers spotted the…
In a heartwarming partnership, Cradles to Crayons has once again stepped up to support Worcester Public Schools with their annual donation of seasonal clothing packs. Delivered to the Family and Community Engagement Office, this timely contribution ensures that students will be bundled up for the colder months ahead. The donation included a range of essentials,…
The City of Worcester has announced that a section of Greenhill Parkway, from the entrance of Green Hill Park at Channing Street & Green Hill Parkway to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be closed for final paving from Friday, October 25 through Monday, October 28. During this period, the parkway will undergo its top course…
The Worcester City Council adjourned its meeting Tuesday night after it was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The activists, opposing the ongoing war, had been pushing for the council to take up a citizen petition that supports an end to the conflict and the release of hostages held by Hamas…
The City of Worcester has officially declared a Level 1-Mild Drought status, prompting the implementation of specific water use restrictions for all residents and water users. Under the new guidelines, all nonessential outdoor water uses will be limited to one day per week—either Tuesday or Thursday—before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Exceptions are made…
