Radio Worcester

10/05/2025

Incumbent District 2 City Councilor Candy Mero Carlson joins the Radio Roundtable to talk about the issues of the day.

10/05/2025

A look at local issues with candidate for District 2 Rob Bilota

10/03/2025

The Better Business Bureau Central New England launched its first multilingual events for Latino entrepreneurs in Worcester 🇲🇽🇵🇷. CEO Lisa Swanson calls it “collaboration, not competition.” Next stops: Springfield & the Berkshires.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Lisa Swanson, President & CEO of the BBB of Central New England, announced the bureau’s first-ever multilingual business overviews for Latino entrepreneurs.

10/03/2025

Council votes 8–2 to block ICE task force agreement—policy or politics?

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

On Talk of the Commonwealth, Tom Marino and Mark Henderson analyzed the council’s 8–2 vote barring police from joining an ICE task force and a new proposal to use drones as “first responders.”

10/03/2025

"The role of this White House should be to help improve the quality of life for the people of this country... and unfortunately, that's not what's happening right now in Washington."

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

On Talk of the Commonwealth, Congressman Jim McGovern framed the government shutdown as a fight to protect Affordable Care Act tax credits.

10/02/2025

New season, new energy!
Worcester Railers HC Tim Foley shares:
🏒 $5K “October Overtime” for local nonprofits
🏒 Open practices at Worcester Ice Center
🏒 Free preseason game honoring Evan Armit
🏒 Block party + Bluey Day opening weekend 🎉

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Railers broadcaster Tim Foley shares details on the team’s new season, including the $5,000 “October Overtime” nonprofit program, community visits, training camp, and opening weekend festivities.

10/02/2025

Dr. Mattie Castiel Reflects on a Decade as Worcester’s Health and Human Services Commissioner

09/30/2025

After 10 years as Worcester’s Health and Human Services Commissioner, Dr. Mattie Castiel reflects on addiction policy, homelessness, and health equity — and what comes next.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Dr. Matilde “Mattie” Castiel will step down after a decade as Worcester’s Health and Human Services Commissioner. She reflects on addiction policy, homelessness, and health equity.

09/30/2025

🎸 The Cannery Music Hall in Southbridge is BACK! Opening night Oct. 3 features One Live KISS — Billy May’s tribute to Paul Stanley’s rare solo tours. A must for every fan! 🔥
👉 radioworcester.com

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

https://radioworcester.com/one-live-kiss-opens-cannery-music-hall-with-paul-stanley-tribute-in-southbridge/

The Cannery Music Hall reopens in Southbridge with One Live KISS, a Paul Stanley tribute by Billy May. Experience the music and spirit of KISS like never before, Friday, October 3rd.

09/26/2025

The Worcester Railers HC gave each staff member $1,000 to donate to a local nonprofit—$20,000 total. Plus a day to volunteer!

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

The Worcester Railers gave staff $1,000 each to donate to local nonprofits, plus a day to volunteer—investing $20,000 back into the community.

09/26/2025

Weekly Rundown: Worcester denied 133 citizen petitions in just 8 months of 2024—double the previous 2.5 years. Critics call the process inaccessible & political.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Between January–August 2024, Worcester denied 133 citizen petitions. Critics say the process is inaccessible, shielding the City Council from tough votes.

09/23/2025

Worcester City Manager Eric Batista breaks down the city’s biggest challenges—from a litter “blitz” and new affordable housing to tackling homelessness with supportive services.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses the city’s blitz on litter, plans for 1,600 affordable housing units, and a housing-first approach to homelessness with wraparound services.