Radio Worcester

07/29/2025

The Worcester Green Corps is actively engaged in cleaning up litter and conducting recycling audits in various neighborhoods around Worcester. Amelia speaks with Hank about how they help educate the public on proper recycling practices, as improper "wish cycling" can contaminate the recycling stream...

07/29/2025

Worcester’s own Dave “Peterman” Peterson is now Assistant GM of the ! He’s bringing reading programs, senior outreach—and yes, the jacket—to Binghamton. 🐴📚⚾

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Dave “Peterman” Peterson, former Worcester Bravehearts GM, heads to Binghamton, NY, to become Assistant GM of the Rumble Ponies. He’ll bring his signature community programs and “tacky jacket” charm to the Double-A Mets affiliate.

07/27/2025

Every Friday at 8 on the Talk of the Commonwealth the Political Roundtable looks at the top National stories.

07/26/2025

Worcester District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj is vowing to continue serving her constituents while fighting charges stemming from her involvement in a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Eureka Street earlier this year.

07/25/2025

Greasy pizza boxes don’t belong in recycling! 🍕♻️ Amelia Tieri from Worcester Green Corps joins Voice of Business to talk cleanups, "wish cycling," & how to report dog waste on sidewalks.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Amelia Tieri of Worcester Green Corps joins Hank Stolz to talk about neighborhood cleanups, recycling education, and how residents can take action against dog waste and litter through 311 and upcoming volunteer events.

07/25/2025

The Political Roundtable on the GOP divide over the Epstein case, Trump’s latest diversions, and why redistricting in Texas and California is the real political story to watch. Plus, what a Japan trade deal could mean.

https://radioworcester.com/epstein-distraction-or-strategy-the-roundtable-weighs-in-on-gop-divide-trump-diversions-and-redistricting-battles/

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

The Roundtable discusses the GOP's fractured response to the Epstein case, Trump’s diversion tactics, and why redistricting in Texas and California may be the bigger story as the 2026 midterms loom.

07/25/2025

The conversation covers several topics related to the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, including the redesign of Mill Street, the city's commitment to Vision Zero and making the city more walkable, the development around the Worcester Red Sox stadium, and the city's efforts to address homelessness.

07/25/2025

The Rundown, Tom Marino, thisweekinworcester.com, and Mark Henderson, the016.com, look at the stories everyone is talking about. Both express surprise that the charges against District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj stemming from the protest against the ICE action on Eureka St. had not been dropped.

07/24/2025

Rep. Jim McGovern says Trump’s authoritarian threats are “not normal” and meant to distract from the Epstein file. “This is the United States—not Russia.”

Full story https://radioworcester.com/mcgovern-warns-of-trumps-authoritarian-rhetoric-and-epstein-distraction/

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Congressman Jim McGovern says former President Trump’s threats to jail journalists and deport critics are authoritarian and meant to distract from the Epstein file.

07/24/2025

Mill St. is back as a topic in Worcester. The street has a long history as a throughfare for speeding and accidents. City Councilor Moe Bergman is questioning how much of an impact the redesign of the street has had on safety. Many residents have expressed their unhappiness with the city's redesign....

07/23/2025

🔥 It’s back! The 4th Annual Paragus IT Firehouse Cook Off is coming to Polar Park
🍽️ Firefighters compete. You taste. Everyone wins.
🎟️ Limited tickets—don’t miss it!
🗓️ Tues, Aug 12 | 5-9PM

🔗 https://radioworcester.com/firehouse-flavor-and-friendly-rivalry-at-the-4th-annual-paragus-it-cook-off/

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Paragus IT Firehouse Cook Off Returns to Polar Park with Food, Fun, and FundraisingWorcester’s 4th Annual Firehouse Cook Off brings firefighters together for a night of food and fundraising. Lt. John Franco previews the competition, the cause, and why you shouldn’t miss it.

07/23/2025

📰 The Rundown
🔹 Why do charges still stand against Councilor Etel Haxhiaj?
🔹 Should the city offer corporate welfare for the Polar Park lot?
🔹 And yes… a 5-ft monitor lizard is loose in Webster.

🎧 Listen in: https://radioworcester.com/charges-against-haxhiaj-polar-park-development-and-a-rogue-lizard/

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

Tom Marino and Mark Henderson discuss the still-pending charges against Etel Haxhiaj, debate development beyond Polar Park’s left field, and reveal strange facts about a runaway monitor lizard loose in Webster.