A Parent’s Worst Nightmare”: Grafton Bus Driver Charged with Kidnapping After Disabling Cameras and Deviating from Route
What’s Up Worcester Staff Report: A 54-year-old bus driver is facing kidnapping charges after a Grafton Police investigation uncovered a series of unauthorized detours and tampered safety cameras. Redi Gace is accused of disabling interior monitors while…
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The Main Street Shift: Can 48 New Apartments Solve Worcester’s 12,000-Unit Problem?
What’s Up Worcester Staff Report: The historic Clark Block at 401-409 Main Street is the latest downtown landmark slated for a residential transformation. The Menkiti Group has proposed converting underutilized upper-floor offices into 48 apartments, a…
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Designing the Future: Worcester and WPI to Launch New “Academic Civic Collaborative”
WPI and City of Worcester to Launch "Academic Civic Collaborative" at City Hall The City of Worcester and WPI are moving beyond the traditional "college town" relationship with the launch of the Academic Civic Collaborative. This Thursday, City Manager…
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Worcester’s “College Town” Status Gets a National Stamp of Approval: Clark University Earns Major Ranking
National experts have officially recognized Clark University for its "deep commitment" to the City of Worcester. Clark is among the institutions nationwide to earn the 2026 Carnegie Classification, a gold standard that verifies how a school partners with…
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Fallon Health to Join Mass General Brigham: Worcester Chamber Calls for “Unabated” Local Support
A Worcester icon is joining the state's largest health system. Following today’s announcement that Fallon Health will be acquired by Mass General Brigham, we look at the potential impact on 1,000 local jobs, downtown's economy, and the future of Fallon’s…
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