Prince the Fit Barber and Jerry’s Tastee-Freeze Team Up for Free Ice Cream Giveaway at Worcester City Hall
Prince the Fit Barber, whose real name is Principe “Prince” Virtuez, teamed up with Jerry’s Tastee-Freeze to give out free ice cream at Worcester City Hall on the first day of summer. What’s Up Worcester was there as just under 200 people were served…
Read MoreMake Music Day Worcester Brings Free Performances Across the City
Make Music Day Worcester returned June 21 with free performances scheduled across public spaces, businesses, and community gathering places throughout the city. What’s Up Worcester documented portions of the citywide event, while noting that not every…
Read MoreBlack Former Nichols College Students File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Racially Discriminatory Discipline
Two former Nichols College students have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the college disciplined them more harshly than white students following a 2023 campus altercation. The lawsuit also alleges discriminatory investigative practices and…
Read MoreAmerican Antiquarian Society to Mark America’s 250th with Printing and Declaration Programs
The American Antiquarian Society will mark America’s 250th anniversary with two free public programs in Worcester focused on printing, the Revolution, and the Declaration of Independence. Events are scheduled for June 30 and July 4 at AAS on Salisbury…
Read MoreWorcester Educational Development Foundation Names Rosie Fayard Executive Director
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation has named Rosie Fayard as its new executive director. WEDF said Fayard will help lead the organization’s next phase of work supporting Worcester Public Schools students and educators.
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