“Fridge Ain’t Empty, But It Ain’t Full Either”: Food Struggles in Worcester Are Still Real
Inside the everyday hustle to keep families fed in the city we call home. WORCESTER— “I’m not starving, but I’m stretched.” That’s how one Worcester mom summed it up when we asked her what food access looks like in her house right now. And she’s not…
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Worcester Man Allegedly Shoots Brother in City’s First Homicide of the Year
A family argument turns deadly, shaking a Worcester neighborhood and leaving a city asking why. WORCESTER— The city is mourning its first homicide of 2025 after a fatal shooting unfolded on Beacon Street this past Wednesday. What started as a family…
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Rent’s Due, But the Check Ain’t Stretching: Worcester Residents Speak Out on Rising Costs
WORCESTER— If it feels like your paycheck is disappearing faster than a Honey Farms iced coffee on a hot day, you’re not alone. Rent prices across Worcester are on the rise again, and for many families, it’s getting harder to keep up. “I’m working…
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Tragic Drowning Claims Life of 4-Year-Old Boy in Worcester
WORCESTER— A heartbreaking incident unfolded Tuesday evening when a 4-year-old boy drowned in Lake Quinsigamond. Worcester Police responded to a call just after 5 p.m. near Bridle Path for a report of an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers located…
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Juneteenth Worcester 2025: Honoring Our Community’s History
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. It is very important for African Americans in the city of Worcester. This day marks the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It represents the freedom that came for enslaved people in the United States.…
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