Speed Humps Being Installed in Great Brook Valley to Improve Safety
Worcester’s Great Brook Valley neighborhood is about to get a whole lot safer. The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) just announced they’re installing three new speed humps along Tacoma Street in Great Brook Valley Gardens, and honestly,…
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Worcester Cares About Recovery: Voices from the Frontlines
The Worcester Cares About Recovery event brought together community members, service providers, and advocates to shine a light on the work being done to support individuals and families affected by addiction. What’s Up Worcester was on-site, with Jackie…
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Weekend Recap: Joyner Lucas Honored in Worcester
Worcester came alive this weekend as the city honored hometown rapper Joyner Lucas with his own street, Joyner Lucas Ave. The celebration at Dewey and Chandler turned into a block party filled with food trucks, music, and community pride—proving once…
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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…
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How Worcester’s New Trash Cans Are Cleaning Up More Than Litter
By Heather Smith WORCESTER — You may have noticed them: sleek, black, dual-compartment trash and recycling bins standing tall on busy corners and near bus stops around Worcester. These are WooBins, and while they may look like a simple city upgrade,…
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