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Jerry Filmore

Jerry Filmore is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of What’s Up Worcester News, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization community news outlet dedicated to informing, engaging, and empowering Worcester through accessible, accurate, and inclusive storytelling. With over a decade of experience in management, community organizing, and media production, Jerry leads with a passion for amplifying local voices and spotlighting the people, places, and stories that make Worcester Massachusetts thrive. When he’s not producing new shows or organizing community initiatives like Woo CommuniTree or Worcester Voices: Community Awards & Celebration Night, you can find Jerry collaborating with local creatives, mentoring young reporters, and continuing to build bridges across Worcester’s neighborhoods.

398 Articles

Worcester Wants Your Input on Its Zero Waste Future

By Jerry Filmore

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Worcester is taking another major step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. The City has officially released its final “Toward Zero Waste” community survey, giving residents, workers, and students one last chance to help shape the priorities of…

Happy Birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! Celebrating Marine Corps Day in Worcester

By Jerry Filmore

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Today, November 10, 2025, marks 250 years of the United States Marine Corps — a quarter-millennium of courage, honor, and “Semper Fi.” From the first recruits at Tun Tavern to Marines serving across the globe today, the Corps’ legacy lives on in…

Worcester Police Press Release: Juvenile Arrested After Mill Street Break-In

By Jerry Filmore

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Worcester Police responded early Thursday morning to a breaking and entering on Mill Street that led to a dramatic foot chase and water rescue. A juvenile male was ultimately arrested after fleeing from officers and jumping into Patch Pond, where…

A Minute with Meagan: Empowering Change Through ABA with Kayla Paquette

By Jerry Filmore

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A Minute with Meagan: Kayla Paquette of Behavioral Horizons ABA Worcester’s own Kayla Paquette, BCBA and founder of Behavioral Horizons ABA LLC joins host Meagan Matthy to share how a personal family experience led her into Applied Behavior Analysis and…

Grafton Hill’s New Welcome: A Neighborhood Marker for Worcester’s East Side

By Jerry Filmore

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A new neighborhood marker now welcomes everyone to Grafton Hill—funded by the CSX Community Investment Fund and built by local businesses Serrato Signs, Empire Granite, and Jam Corp. City leaders call it a visible symbol of neighborhood pride and…