The Committees That Will Build (or Block) 2026
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief January 6, 2026 The inauguration confetti has been swept up at Doherty Memorial High School, and Mayor Petty’s eighth term is officially underway. While the full City Council doesn’t convene for its first regular…
Read MoreWorcester Wants Your Input on Its Zero Waste Future
Worcester is taking another major step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. The City has officially released its final “Toward Zero Waste” community survey, giving residents, workers, and students one last chance to help shape the priorities of…
Read MoreMunicipal Election Results are in: Worcester Showed Pride, Peace and Patience at the polls
What’s Up Worcester Staff took the temperature at the polls at 7:21 pm and here’s what we learned… Worcester knows the results are in, at least unofficially until certified by the Election Committee (scroll down). But What’s Up…
Read MoreWhat Voters Need to Know: Worcester Municipal Elections Tomorrow
Most Worcester residents are disconnected from our leadership. A small percentage of the city currently controls the vote unless we turn out. This means the 17-20% of the population of Worcester, reported by Worcester Guardian yesterday, chose YOUR…
Read MoreBREAKING: 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.…
Read More