Worcester Public Schools to Expand Full-Day Preschool and Launch New Special Education Support
Worcester Public Schools announced plans to add 75 full-day preschool seats and launch a new special education support program for the 2026-27 school year. The cost-neutral expansion involves repositioning underutilized half-day seats to meet high demand…
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Lunar New Year Celebration Planned at the EcoTarium in Worcester
The EcoTarium will host a Lunar New Year celebration on February 15 featuring a live Lion Dance by the SEACMA SUN Lion Dance Team. The event welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse with traditional performances and cultural programming for Worcester families.
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Charges Filed Against Four State Police Members in Death of Worcester’s Enrique Delgado-Garcia
Four Massachusetts State Police members face charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in the 2024 death of Worcester resident and trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia. Independent investigator David Meier announced the indictments Monday, stating there was…
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BES Spotlight: The Business Legacy of William Brown
A look at the life of William Brown, a 19th-century upholsterer who became the first Black member of the Worcester County Mechanics Association. His business success and community leadership established a blueprint for entrepreneurship in the city.
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Update on Worcester Small Business and Diversity Grant Opportunities
The City of Worcester is highlighting several active funding opportunities for small businesses, including downtown grants and support for minority-owned construction firms. Today, February 2, marks the final deadline for the 2026 Legacy Business Program…
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