Color the City Festival Returns to Worcester Common With Youth-Led Art, Music and Community Activities
Spread the loveBy Jerry Filmore WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Common will become a youth-designed neighborhood filled with art, music, skating, vendors and hands-on activities when the Color the City Festival returns for its sixth year on Friday, Aug. 7.…
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Clark University Receives $354,443 Grant to Expand Hands-On Life Sciences Training
Clark University has received a $354,443 state-supported grant to purchase equipment and expand hands-on life sciences education. The funding will support laboratory training intended to prepare students for graduate study, research, and careers in…
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More Than 10,000 Cans of Infant Formula Distributed to Worcester County Organizations
Ocean State Job Lot and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office distributed more than 10,000 cans of infant formula to local organizations serving families across Worcester County. At least nine community organizations were identified as recipients.
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Worcester Youth Leadership Institute Begins 13th Year With 25 Local Participants
The Worcester Youth Leadership Institute is providing 25 young people ages 15 to 21 with a six-week introduction to local businesses, government, education, nonprofits, and civic leadership. The 2026 program also recognizes the legacy of longtime…
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Worcester Farmers Markets Mark National Farmers Market Week With Food Access Programs and Family Activities
The Regional Environmental Council will mark National Farmers Market Week from Aug. 2 through Aug. 8 across its community and mobile farmers markets in Worcester. The week includes WIC coupon distribution, family activities, a shopper raffle, and…
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