A Minute with Meagan: Fighting Hunger with Rachel’s Table Worcester
Rachel’s Table Worcester is teaming up with American Flatbread Worcester for a delicious way to fight hunger and reduce food waste. On A Minute with Meagan, Executive Director Alissa Schimmel shared how every flatbread purchased during their August 19…
Read MoreStandoff on Fremont Street: Worcester Police Respond to Ongoing Situation
By Jerry Filmore WORCESTER — A tense standoff is unfolding in Worcester today as police continue negotiations with a man barricaded inside a home on Fremont Street, near Exeter and Cambridge Streets. According to the Worcester Police Department, the…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Detected in Worcester: Here’s What You Need to Know
West Nile Virus has officially been detected in Worcester. A mosquito sample collected on Sandra Drive tested positive, prompting city officials and the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project to schedule targeted pesticide spraying on August 5.…
Read MoreA Cleaner Worcester Starts with All of Us
In past coverage, What’s Up Worcester has spotlighted the city’s growing cleanliness concerns—from overflowing trash bins to neglected lots. Now, City Manager Eric D. Batista is stepping up with a bold, citywide cleanup plan backed by action, not just…
Read MoreNew Spray Park Opens Just in Time for the Heat
The summer just got a little cooler in Worcester. City officials will gather Monday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the University Spray Park at 44 Gates Street — a brand-new splash zone designed to bring fun, relief, and community connection…
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