Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons and Drug Charges: Worcester Police Apprehend Miguel Romero-Rivera

On August 2, 2023, the Worcester Police Neighborhood Response Team carried out a routine traffic stop on Millbury Street, which resulted in a significant apprehension. The man in question was identified as Miguel Romero-Rivera, who was found operating a motorcycle without a helmet or registration plate and driving on the sidewalk. Upon approaching Romero-Rivera, officers…

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Massachusetts Organization of African Descendant (MOAD) will host the Worcester African Festival for the first time this year

A festival celebrating African cultures within Massachusetts and showcasing 54 countries represented in Worcester’s population will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5. The festival is being hosted by the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendant (MOAD), marking their first year hosting this event. Alexis Koduah, a Ghanaian American and MOAD’s administrative advocate, confirmed the festival’s location…

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“2gether We Eat: Empowering Worcester, MA, Through Hydroponic Vegetable Farming in Schools”

In recent years, communities across the United States have been embracing the concept of sustainable farming and local food production. One remarkable initiative in Worcester, Massachusetts, known as “2gether We Eat,” has been making waves by implementing hydroponic vegetable farming in schools. Spearheaded by visionary Charles Luster, this program not only promotes healthy eating habits…

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