BREAKING: SNAP for November at Risk Amid Federal Standoff: What Worcester Families Need to Know
As the federal shutdown drags on, the USDA has warned states it doesn’t have enough money to issue November SNAP benefits putting food assistance for more than 41 million Americans, including thousands right here in Worcester County, at immediate risk.…
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Worcester Candidates Respond in Follow-Up to MOAD African Community Forum
Housing, small business struggles, and equity dominated yesterday’s discussion as residents pressed candidates for answers. WORCESTER, Mass.—Yesterday, the African Community Municipal Forum, organized by MOAD, brought residents together with City Council…
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Let’s Talk Worcester: Municipal Election Debates Set for Fall at Mechanics Hall
WORCESTER — Election season is heating up, and it’s not just yard signs and campaign flyers making noise—it’s real people, real issues, and real choices for Worcester’s future. Starting this September, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the…
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A Call for Ceasefire Resumes at City Council Meeting Amid Continued Debate
WORCESTER — A controversial item asking Worcester’s City Council to support a ceasefire in Gaza is back on the agenda for this Tuesday evening’s meeting, nearly two months after it was removed amidst protests and heated debate. The proposal, initially…
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A Beacon of Hope in Worcester: Etel Haxhiaj and the Washington Heights Response
WORCESTER- In the heart of Worcester’s District 5, a fire displaced the residents of Washington Heights. Etel Haxhiaj, a dedicated representative of the district, shared updates and rallied support for the affected families. “Thank you so…
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