Worcester Public Library Annual Meeting: Building Community and Celebrating Local Impact
WORCESTER —The Worcester Public Library’s annual meeting on Thursday, September 18th, represents more than just institutional business: it’s an opportunity for residents to understand how their local library system connects with the community…
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Worcester Arts Council Opens FY26 Grant Applications: Investing in Our Community’s Creative Future
WORCESTER — The Worcester Arts Council has officially opened applications for their fiscal year 2026 grant program, making $246,500 available to support local artists, organizations, and cultural initiatives throughout our city. For Worcester families,…
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SHREWSBURY—Father Killed After School Drop-Off in Jordan Pond Tragedy
A quiet Thursday morning in Shrewsbury turned into heartbreak after a father was killed just moments after dropping off his 6-year-old son at school. At 8:28 a.m. on Aug. 28, the 57-year-old man, carrying his child’s scooter and helmet, decided to take a…
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The Woo Scene: Worcester Deserves to Be Seen
By Jerry for What’s Up Worcester A Creative Duo Shining a Light on Worcester Worcester, MA, long called a hidden gem, is often overlooked and misunderstood. But for Esther and Juan Flores, the team behind The Woo Scene, the second-largest city in New…
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City Hall Watch: West Nile Virus Detected, Mosquito Spraying Scheduled in Worcester
Worcester Steps Up: West Nile Virus Found in City Mosquitoes Let’s keep it real: nobody likes to think about disease-carrying bugs, but here we are. Worcester’s been put on alert—West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected in local mosquitoes, so the city’s…
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