This Week in Worcester

15/07/2025

The EcoTarium celebrates its 200th birthday with a free event this Saturday, July 19.

The EcoTarium celebrates its 200th birthday celebration with a free event on Saturday, July 19.

15/07/2025

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.

14/07/2025

City government tells Worcester residents that if they don't believe these lies, they hate the police. Part 4 of a series on the city's response to the DOJ report, why it happened, and the inaction of city government to address the problems.

City government tells Worcester residents that if they don't believe these lies, they hate the police. Part 4 of a series on WPD.

14/07/2025

The This Week in Worcester Podcast on:

- The City of Worcester's new Policy and Program website page with updates on the DOJ report
- City Manager's Director of Communications interview on Talk of the Commonwealth w/ Hank Stolz
- More resident petitions to city council rejected.
- City Council hears new business for the first time in 5 weeks on Tuesday

11/07/2025

Massachusetts expects to receive $17 million from a new nationwide opioid settlement with eight companies for $720 million.

10/07/2025

Financial news network CNBC named Massachusetts the most improved state for business in the US, and the best in New England in 2025.

09/07/2025

Worcester Restaurant Week features 34 restaurants in and around Worcester offering a 3-course meal at one price from July 28 to Aug. 10.

Worcester Restaurant Week features 34 restaurants in and around Worcester offering a 3-course meal at one price through from July 28 to Aug. 10.

09/07/2025

The City of Worcester announced that the city-run Crompton Park Pool will open on Thursday, July 10, at noon, after the repair of a faulty valve.

The City of Worcester announced that the city-run Crompton Park Pool will open on Thursday, July 10, at noon.

08/07/2025

All states received notice that federal funding awards for five education grant programs are under review, withholding $108 million from Massachusetts.

All states received notice hat federal funding awards for five education grant programs are under review, withholding $108 million from Mass.

08/07/2025

The Worcester Public Library wins an award and grant for outstanding library public relations and strategic communications in its March Meowness campaign.

The Worcester Public Library wins an award and grant for outstanding library public relations and strategic communications.

07/07/2025

Gov. Healey signed a $60.9 billion Fiscal Year 2026 state budget that includes $2.4 billion in funds from the Fair Share Amendment. See some programs and projects funded.

Gov. Healey signed a $60.9 billion Fiscal Year 2026 state budget that includes $2.4 billion in funds from the Fair Share Amendment.

07/07/2025

The This Week in Worcester Podcast, Independence Day edition, on

- No Kings 2.0
- Elm Park Playground rehab finished ahead of schedule
- The ongoing City Council summer schedule
- Upcoming summer events