Lunar New Year Celebration Planned at the EcoTarium in Worcester
The EcoTarium will host a Lunar New Year celebration on February 15 featuring a live Lion Dance by the SEACMA SUN Lion Dance Team. The event welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse with traditional performances and cultural programming for Worcester families.
Read MoreCharges Filed Against Four State Police Members in Death of Worcester’s Enrique Delgado-Garcia
Four Massachusetts State Police members face charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in the 2024 death of Worcester resident and trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia. Independent investigator David Meier announced the indictments Monday, stating there was…
Read MoreBES Spotlight: The Business Legacy of William Brown
A look at the life of William Brown, a 19th-century upholsterer who became the first Black member of the Worcester County Mechanics Association. His business success and community leadership established a blueprint for entrepreneurship in the city.
Read MoreWorcester Amends Executive Order to Restrict Use of Municipal Property by Federal Immigration Agents
The City of Worcester has amended its policy regarding federal immigration enforcement to prohibit the use of municipal property for staging operations. The updates also require the release of body camera footage involving federal agents in civil…
Read MorePolice Standoff in Spencer Ends with Suspect Dead and Millbury Officer Wounded
A Tuesday evening shooting incident in Spencer escalated into a standoff at a local shopping plaza, resulting in the death of a suspect and the hospitalization of a Millbury police officer. Authorities have stated the event was targeted and the officer…
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