King Says DOJ Closure Does Not Erase Worcester Police Findings, Renews Call for Civilian Oversight
Worcester City Council Vice Chairman Khrystian King says the federal government's decision to end further action in its Worcester Police Department investigation does not erase the Justice Department's 2024 findings. King is renewing his call for an…
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Worcester School Committee Panel to Review Boundary Realignment, Transportation and Magnet School Issues
A Worcester School Committee standing committee is scheduled to review the district’s school boundary realignment work along with proposals involving transportation eligibility and magnet school designations. The boundary project is expected to move into…
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Clark University Joins Carnegie Project as New Ed.D. Program Expands
Clark University has joined the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, a consortium of more than 165 colleges and universities focused on strengthening professional doctoral education. The membership comes as Clark develops its new Ed.D. in…
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Worcester Rail Group Calls for Faster Boston Trips, More Trains and Commuter Rail Upgrades
A new Worcester MBTA Working Group report calls for shorter Worcester-to-Boston travel times, expanded express service, upgraded trains and signals, and infrastructure protections designed to keep future projects from slowing Worcester commuters.
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Smith Pond Beach Closed After E. Coli Levels Exceed Water Quality Standards
Smith Pond Beach, also known as Cooks Pond, is closed until further notice after testing found E. coli bacteria above water quality standards. Worcester public health officials say additional laboratory testing is required before the beach can reopen.
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