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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.

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Reflecting on the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson

By Jerry Filmore

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a defining figure in the American civil rights movement and a two-time presidential candidate, died on February 17 at the age of 84. His legacy includes decades of work in voter registration, economic equity, and multiracial…

EcoTarium Hosts Lunar New Year Celebration in Worcester

By Jerry Filmore

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More than 1,100 people gathered at the EcoTarium on Sunday, February 15, to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse. The event featured a live lion dance, cultural performances, and hands-on educational activities for families…

Music Worcester Outlines Spring Performance Schedule

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Music Worcester has announced its spring performance schedule, featuring classical, jazz, and dance events at local venues including Mechanics Hall, the JMAC, and The Hanover Theatre.

City to Announce Event Schedule for Robert Goddard First Launch Centennial

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Local officials and institutional leaders will gather on Tuesday, February 17, to announce a month-long series of events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket launch. The press conference will take place at the…

City Manager Appoints Seema Dixit as Health and Human Services Commissioner

By Jerry Filmore

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Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista has appointed Seema Dixit as the new Commissioner of Health and Human Services. Dixit brings over 25 years of public health experience, recently serving as Deputy Director for the Rhode Island Department of Health.