What’s Up Worcester Creator Spotlight 2: Antonio Fonseca Vazquez, Still Puerto Rican
Vazquez's art is beautiful and defiant and yet it hurts no one. His largest piece shows iterations of Puerto Ricans living through colonialism and territorialism into this technological era. He shared his experiences of "otherness" in his closing…
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​My Second Family: How Wrestling’s DIY Spirit Thrives in Worcester
What's up Worcester, I’m Jason Rubin. If you had told the mid-30s me—the guy who was becoming less social and searching for authenticity—that I’d find my second family in a wrestling hall across Kelly Square, I wouldn’t have believed you.
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Bonds of Brother- and Sisterhood Can’t Be Broken: Honoring Local Vets on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025
It would be a great disservice to our country and those who serve, not to take a moment to reflect on what Veteran's day means to veterans and to be grateful for their contributions to our safety. They have unique stories and unique needs. They deserve…
Read MoreMunicipal Election Results are in: Worcester Showed Pride, Peace and Patience at the polls
What’s Up Worcester Staff took the temperature at the polls at 7:21 pm and here’s what we learned… Worcester knows the results are in, at least unofficially until certified by the Election Committee (scroll down). But What’s Up…
Read MoreWhat Voters Need to Know: Worcester Municipal Elections Tomorrow
Most Worcester residents are disconnected from our leadership. A small percentage of the city currently controls the vote unless we turn out. This means the 17-20% of the population of Worcester, reported by Worcester Guardian yesterday, chose YOUR…
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