This Week in Worcester

15/09/2025

Water-use restrictions are active after low rainfall throughout August led to a level-2 drought across central Massachusetts, including Worcester.

Water use restrictions are active after low rainfall throughout August led to a level-2 drought across central Massachusetts, including Worcester.

15/09/2025

There are two neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

15/09/2025

The This Week in Worcester Podcast, Sept. 14, on:

- The Charlie Kirk Murder
- Gov. Healey's order for public schools to teach 9/11
- D4 Debate earlier today

At the end of the show, we'll talk Terrence Crawford and Ricky Hatton.

14/09/2025

In Week One, my preview and prediction fell short. Grumble, grumble. Onto the Fish. by John Keough

In Week One, my preview and prediction fell short. Grumble, grumble. Onto the Fish.

11/09/2025

Spraying for mosquitoes in Worcester will occur on Sept. 11, after 7 PM, in response to the detection of West Nile Virus in a mosquito sample in the city.

Spraying for mosquitoes in Worcester will occur on July 29,, after West Nile Virus was detected in a mosquito sample in the city.

10/09/2025

During the Worcester City Council meeting on Sept. 9, councilors rejected opting into a state law on fire sprinklers in multi-unit residential properties. By John Keough

During the Worcester City Council meeting on Sept. 9, councilors rejected opting into a state law on fire sprinklers in multi-unit residential properties.

10/09/2025

The EcoTarium launches a new permanent exhibit that provides visitors of all ages with the ability to explore the science of space travel on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The EcoTarium launches a new permanent exhibit that provides visitors of all ages with the ability to explore the science of space travel..

09/09/2025

The Worcester Police Department sustained the first use of force violations since 2015, and a controversial officer is no longer a city employee.

The Worcester Police Department sustained the first use of force violations since 2015, and a controversial officer is no longer a city employee,

09/09/2025

A new report finds two Worcester universities receive a failing grade for their performance in enabling individual rights and free expression on campus.

A new report finds two Worcester universities receive a failing grade for their performance enabling individual rights and free expression on campus.

08/09/2025

The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 9, after two weeks off, to take up fire sprinklers, construction delays, and the legacy of Bill Coleman. By John Keough

The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to take up fire sprinklers, construction delays, and the legacy of Bill Coleman.

08/09/2025

There are six neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

08/09/2025

The This Week in Worcester Podcast discussing:

- Fire Sprinkler battle to come to floor of City Council on Tuesday
- The MassDems Party Platform
- First Finding of Unreasonable Force at WPD since 2015
- Councilor seeks info on creating a minimum value of personal property subject to taxation