The Main South Pipeline Crisis: Why Worcester’s Next Stars Are Vanishing Before High School
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief January 6, 2026 Worcester has always been a “Point Guard City.” From the legendary runs at North High to the prep dominance of Worcester Academy, the 508 produces floor generals like a factory. But as we…
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Sector 5: The $750k Triple-Decker & The Retrofit Revolution
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief Is the $750k triple-decker the new normal? We dive into Sector 5's white-hot real estate market and the "Retrofit Revolution" helping landlords offset costs with $8,500 Mass Save rebates. Plus, get the details on this…
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Sticker Shock: Why Your First Tax Bill of 2026 is Higher (And Where the Money is Going)
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief The "Actual" 2026 tax bills are hitting mailboxes this week, confirming a 3.4% hike for homeowners. We break down the "Option 269" vote that set these rates and why the city is sitting on a $25.8 million tax buffer.…
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Worcester Storm Alert: The 8 P.M. Ban, $1,000 Fines, and the “10-Hour Rule”
Worcester is under a dual threat. Just as the city began addressing its "razor-sharp" water main crisis, a major snowstorm has triggered a Declared Winter Parking Ban starting at 8 p.m. tonight, Dec. 26. But the real danger to your wallet isn't just the…
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Justice Caught Up: 2019 Lincoln St. Barbershop Shooting Suspect Extradited from Houston
Six years, two states, and a multi-agency manhunt later—justice has finally touched down in the Heart of the Commonwealth. Kenneth Diaz, the prime suspect in the 2019 'Wonder Cuts' barbershop shooting, is back in a Worcester cell after being extradited…
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