Worcester Arts Council Opens FY26 Grant Applications: Investing in Our Community’s Creative Future
Spread the loveWORCESTER — The Worcester Arts Council has officially opened applications for their fiscal year 2026 grant program, making $246,500 available to support local artists, organizations, and cultural initiatives throughout our city. For…
Read MoreSHREWSBURY—Father Killed After School Drop-Off in Jordan Pond Tragedy
Spread the loveA quiet Thursday morning in Shrewsbury turned into heartbreak after a father was killed just moments after dropping off his 6-year-old son at school. At 8:28 a.m. on Aug. 28, the 57-year-old man, carrying his child’s scooter and helmet,…
Read MoreThe Woo Scene: Worcester Deserves to Be Seen
Spread the loveBy Jerry for What’s Up Worcester A Creative Duo Shining a Light on Worcester Worcester, MA, long called a hidden gem, is often overlooked and misunderstood. But for Esther and Juan Flores, the team behind The Woo Scene, the second-largest…
Read MoreWeekend Recap: Legacy, Wins, and Worcester’s Voice in Full Color
Spread the loveCarnival is Legacy Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Throws Down in the Name of Daniel L. Gaskin If you were anywhere near Institute Park in Worcester this weekend, you knew something big was happening. Worcester’s Caribbean American…
Read MoreCity Hall Watch: West Nile Virus Detected, Mosquito Spraying Scheduled in Worcester
Spread the loveWorcester Steps Up: West Nile Virus Found in City Mosquitoes Let’s keep it real: nobody likes to think about disease-carrying bugs, but here we are. Worcester’s been put on alert—West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected in local mosquitoes, so…
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