Over the weekend, an 18-year-old man was apprehended in Worcester after attempting to evade police during a traffic stop, according to authorities on Monday. The suspect, William Tchoubah, was taken into custody early Saturday morning on two outstanding warrants. He faces multiple charges, including possession of a large-capacity firearm, carrying a loaded firearm without a…
Hey Worcester residents! Just a heads up—the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) will be in town on July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 to help with mosquito issues. They might do some pesticide spraying in specific areas using trucks, but this depends on the weather and how many mosquitoes are around. No aerial…
In a candid interview with Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief of What’s Up Worcester, Diana Preston, BSN, RN, and President & CEO of Caring Medical Staffing, LLC, shared her inspirational journey and the driving force behind founding her nurse-owned and nurse-operated staffing agency. Preston’s career in healthcare began humbly in 2002, starting as direct care…
Journey from Senate Candidate to School Committee Member Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief of What’s Up Worcester, recently conducted an insightful interview with Lisa Mair, a School Committee Member at Berlin Boylston Regional School District. Lisa, who has also been an Ambassador for Braver Angels and a former candidate for the Massachusetts State Senate, shared…
Highlighting the pressing need for affordable housing in Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) has emphasized the urgency of securing state funding for two key redevelopment projects. According to WHA, the waiting time for public housing and Section 8 vouchers can range from three to 10 years, underscoring the critical necessity for additional housing…
