Worcester School Committee Finance Panel to Review FY26 Quarter 2 Budget and Transfers
The Worcester School Committee’s Standing Committee on Finance will review the second-quarter status of the FY26 budget, including a proposed $800,000 transfer to cover overtime costs in transportation and custodial services.
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Union, Councilor, and NAACP Issue Statements Amid Worcester Policing Debate
Public debate surrounding policing and accountability in Worcester intensified this week after statements were issued by the Worcester Police union, Vice Chairman Khrystian King, and the Worcester Branch of the NAACP. Here’s a breakdown of what each…
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Worcester Redevelopment Authority Seeks Public Input on Union Station Event Space Operations
The Worcester Redevelopment Authority will host a public listening session on February 25 to gather community input regarding the future operations of the Grand Hall and restaurant space at Union Station.
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Worcester Public Schools Launches Grow Your Own Educator Program at Worcester State University
Worcester Public Schools has launched its Grow Your Own Program, a new student-to-teacher pathway that allows high school students to begin early college coursework at Worcester State University.
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Reflecting on the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a defining figure in the American civil rights movement and a two-time presidential candidate, died on February 17 at the age of 84. His legacy includes decades of work in voter registration, economic equity, and multiracial…
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