The Main Street Shift: Can 48 New Apartments Solve Worcester’s 12,000-Unit Problem?
What’s Up Worcester Staff Report: The historic Clark Block at 401-409 Main Street is the latest downtown landmark slated for a residential transformation. The Menkiti Group has proposed converting underutilized upper-floor offices into 48 apartments, a…
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Housing Expansion Greenlit for West Boylston St Corridor.
Worcester’s North End is density-bound. Following Wednesday's Planning Board approvals for new units on the West Boylston Street corridor, we break down what the 'North Woo' expansion means for traffic and infrastructure. Plus: The School Committee votes…
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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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