Worcester Launches Search for Next Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate
Worcester is putting out the call for its next literary ambassadors: the City’s Poet Laureate (2026–2028) and Youth Poet Laureate (2026–2027). The roles champion poetry as a bridge across neighborhoods—showing up at readings, workshops, and civic events…
Read More850 Worcester-Area Kids Turned Health Scientists at EcoTarium’s Free Summer Program
This summer, something pretty amazing happened right here in Worcester: 850 kids from our area got to live out every science-loving kid’s dream. They became real health scientists for a day, complete with lab coats, experiments, and the kind of…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Burncoat Area: Spraying Scheduled
Hey Worcester! We’ve got some important news from the Burncoat neighborhood that you need to know about. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health just announced that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap site…
Read MoreWorcester Public Schools Receive $87,000 Grant for Adult CNA Training
Hey What’s Up Worcester! Got some seriously good news to share that’s going to make a real difference for our community. Worcester Public Schools just scored an $87,000 grant from the state to help train adults as Certified Nursing Assistants…
Read MoreWorcester City Council Rejects Sprinkler Requirement for Large Residential Projects
Worcester residents, we need to talk. Tuesday night’s City Council meeting ended with a decision that’s got people buzzing all over the city. Our councilors voted 6-4 against adopting a state fire safety law that would’ve required…
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