Radio Worcester

11/19/2025

ICE recruiting at the College of the Holy Cross-"Tone deaf", or "meet(ing) with students who may be interested in federal service"

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Gary Rosen rejoins the Radio Roundtable as the panel debates ICE recruiting at Holy Cross, rising violence in Worcester Public Schools, and a New York Times analysis of Etel Haxhiaj’s District 5 loss.

11/19/2025

"When you have that many people interacting with games, you have a tremendous opportunity to do good.”

https://radioworcester.com/games-for-good-conference-comes-to-clark-university/

Clark University Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Clark University hosts the inaugural Games for Good Conference, highlighting how serious games are transforming education, therapy, and mental health. Dean Paul Cotnoir explains why gaming’s 3 billion–person audience makes it a force for positive change.

11/19/2025

Worcester-based Thrive Support & Advocacy is seeking community support to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families amid historically high need. The nonprofit will accept turkeys, shelf-stable fixings, and monetary donations for its 6th Thrive Turkey Drive starting Nov. 1 and running through Nov....

11/18/2025

Dr. Charles Steinberg looks at the prop bets scandal that has rocked the NBA and MLB. He also takes about Winter in Wooville and how that form of off season entertainment is on brand.

11/17/2025

“Comfort counts — and in my race for District 1, the comfortable bloc on Worcester’s west side called the shots.” – Keith Linhares

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

In a provocative op-ed, Keith Linhares argues that Worcester’s west-side voters — comfortable, neighborhood-focused, politically powerful — determine election outcomes, while broader urban affordability and equity issues get sidelined.

11/17/2025

🎉 Radio Worcester has been awarded the 2025 Community Impact Award by the Better Business Bureau Central New England.

· Thank you to our amazing team, hosts and production crew — your work makes it possible.
· Thanks to our guests, listeners and local partners who continue to fuel conversation, connection and community.
· Grateful to the BBB for highlighting businesses and organizations that make a difference where we live and work.

We’re committed to continuing and deepening our impact — stay tuned for more news, stories and conversations that matter for Worcester and beyond.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Radio Worcester has earned the 2025 Community Impact Award from the Better Business Bureau of Central New England, recognizing its outstanding local service, community engagement and trusted journalism in Central Massachusetts.

11/13/2025

Fraudsters can use NFC tech to charge your tap-to-pay card without touching it — just by getting close.
Stay alert in crowds + check your statements.

Better Business Bureau Central New England

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

The Better Business Bureau of Central New England warns of “ghost-tapping,” a fast-growing scam where fraudsters use NFC technology to charge tap-to-pay cards and mobile wallets without physical contact.

11/12/2025

While the new council may not be viewed as overtly “progressive,” it is expected to feature a wide range of perspectives.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Hank Stolz, Ben White, and Randy Feldman discuss the takeaways from Worcester’s municipal election — from Jose Rivera’s surprise victory to a renewed call for collaboration on the City Council.

11/11/2025

Tim Murray on Worcester Election: Collaboration, Leadership, and Chamber’s 150th Anniversary

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Tim Murray calls the city’s recent election a positive step forward, emphasizing collaboration on the new Council, defending Mayor Joe Petty’s leadership, and previewing the Chamber’s 150th anniversary events.

11/11/2025

“We want to normalize these conversations — to make it okay for people, especially young athletes, to talk about what they’re going through.”

Supported by the Reliant Foundation, the screening of Shattered Ice is part of a broader effort to break the stigma around mental illness and su***de in sports and youth communities.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

The drama Shattered Ice screens at the Palladium in Worcester this Wednesday at 7 p.m. The film, supported by the Reliant Foundation, aims to break the stigma around mental illness and su***de among young athletes.

11/11/2025

"I don't want kids who can use these dogs to have to wait until they're 18 or 21 or 25 to be able to access these tools. So that's why we're here."

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Canines for Disabled Kids empowers children with disabilities through service dogs and scholarships. Their “Over the Edge” fundraiser on Nov. 15th lets participants rappel down Worcester’s Mercantile Building to support independence and inclusion.

11/11/2025

The Quality of Life team was begun nine years ago in response to issues the people of Worcester have in regards to illegal dumping, trash pickup, graffiti, code violations, and more. It is is made up of representatives from the City Manager's Office, Inspectional Services, DPW and the Worcester Poli...