Community Legal Aid Launches Eviction Sealing Project for Central and Western Massachusetts Tenants
Community Legal Aid has launched a new project funded by the state to help low-income and elderly tenants seal their eviction records. The initiative aims to remove barriers to housing and employment by providing free legal representation and monthly…
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City of Worcester Opens $1.35 Million Funding Round to Expand Affordable Housing Supply
Worcester has launched a $1.35 million funding round to spur affordable housing development. The initiative uses Community Preservation Act funds to prioritize projects that offer deep affordability and sustainable design
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Worcester Public Schools to Hold April 15 Community Forum on School Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project
Worcester Public Schools will hold a community forum on April 15 at Doherty Memorial High School as part of its School Boundary and Quadrant Alignment Project. The district says the meeting will help gather public feedback before potential scenarios are…
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What’s Up Worcester Believed to Be First Black-Founded News Outlet in Worcester History
What’s Up Worcester says current research indicates the nonprofit newsroom may be the first Black-founded news outlet in Worcester’s history. The finding is based on outreach to local historical resources and documentation gathered by the…
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Clark University Launches Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program to Address Regional Workforce Shortage
Clark University has announced a new master’s degree in mental health counseling starting in Fall 2026. The program aims to address the ongoing shortage of licensed clinicians in Central Massachusetts.
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