Worcester Police Union President Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Local News Outlet
As Worcester prepares for the high-profile trial of former City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj, a secondary legal battle has emerged in the Superior Court. What’s Up Worcester investigates the defamation lawsuit filed by Police Union President Thomas Duffy II…
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SNOW ALERT: Declared Winter Parking Ban to Take Effect 9 p.m. Monday
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief Worcester is bracing for its first major winter hit of 2026. A Declared Winter Parking Ban goes into effect at 9 p.m. tonight, with free municipal garage parking beginning at 5 p.m. We have the full list of garages,…
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Nightmare on Tiffany Avenue: WPD Arrests Suspect After Late-Night Break-In Attempt
By: Jerry Filmore, Editor in Chief A Tiffany Avenue family got a terrifying wake-up call early Tuesday morning. Worcester Police were dispatched at 1:40 a.m. after homeowners reported a man was attempting to kick in their door. Officers quickly…
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The “Paper-Thin” Crisis: Inside Worcester’s December Water Main Madness
Worcester is currently locked in a high-stakes game of "whack-a-mole" with its own infrastructure. In a staggering three-week span this December, the city has been hit by nearly 20 water main breaks, leaving neighborhoods dry and streets buckled. But the…
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WPD’s Vice Squad Arrests Male for Drug Distribution
At approximately 12:40 PM on Wednesday, October 22, Worcester Police officers assigned to the Vice Squad observed a drug transaction between a male and a female on Lincoln Street. Shortly after, officers located forty-five-year-old Gadson Mwangi of…
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