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Veterans Inc. and the City of Worcester Veterans Service Division host multiple events on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the 72nd Veterans Day Ceremony.
Observe Veterans Day at these Events in Worcester
Veterans Inc. and the City of Worcester Veterans Service Division host multiple events on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the 72nd Veterans Day Ceremony.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Old Grumbly got little right in Week 9 but the win. Here's what's in store in Week 10.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 10 Patriots Preview vs. the Bucs
Old Grumbly got little right in Week 9 but the win. Here's what in store in Week 10.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The "Turn It Down" All-Starts (TIDAS) return to the Brickbox Theatre, at 20 Franklin St., with an acoustic performance of the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" for charity.
Artists to Perform the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" for Charity
The "Turn It Down" All-Starts (TIDAS) return to the Brickbox Theatre, at 20 Franklin St., with an acoustic performance of the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's."
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November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Old Grumbly took the trip to Boston on Thursday night, with media credentials from the Bruins in-hand. The team did not disappoint.
Old Grumbly Fan Road Trip: TWIW Levels Up with Bruins
Old Grumbly took the trip to Boston on Thursday night, with media credentials from the Bruins in-hand. The team did not dissapoint.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A first-time candidate for Worcester City Councilor At-Large will pursue a recount of the election results after the city's count shows her just 23 votes behind a five-term incumbent.
Candidate for Worcester City Councilor to Seek Recount
A candidate for Worcester City Councilor At-Large will pursue a recount with results showing her just 23 votes behind a five-term incumbent.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
10 Takeaways from the Worcester 2025 Municipal Election
After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
See the results of the City of Worcester 2025 Municipal Election.
2025 Worcester Municipal Election Results
See the results of the City of Worcester 2025 Municipal Election
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November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The Worcester Police Department seeks help in locating a local woman last seen leaving work in Worcester during the morning of Friday, Oct. 31.
Police Seek Help Locating Missing Worcester Woman
The Worcester Police Department seeks help in locating a local woman last seen leaving work in Worcester during the morning of Friday, Oct. 31.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Newly released records on the child sexual abuse investigation of then-elementary school principal John Monfredo in 1997 reveal evidence not before made public.
Records Show New Details of Monfredo Sex Crimes Investigation
Records show WPD detectives recommended charges against John Monfredo in 1997 in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriots' hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 9 Patriots Preview vs. the Falcons
Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriot's hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.
American Flatbread Launches Free Offer for SNAP Recipients on Nov. 1
American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The City of Worcester announced the United Response Fund on Thursday to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and home heating assistance.
Worcester Announces Fund to Supplement Federal SNAP Cuts
Worcester announces the United Response Fund to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and heating assistance.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.
700 UMass Resident Physicians Win New Contract
Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Some Worcester Police officers express cynicism in response to their union, the New England Police Benevolent Association, hiring a non-union vendor for its new website design.
WPD Officers Cynical on Union Using Non-Union Vendors
Some WPD officers express cynicism at their union choosing a non-union vendor for design of the new NEPBA website.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There is one neighborhood meeting this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In Week Seven, Old Grumbly's prediction was spot-on. This week, the Pats match up against a top defense in Foxboro.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 8 Patriots Preview vs. the Browns
In Week Seven, Old Grumbly's prediction was spot-on. This week, the Pats match up against a top defense in Foxboro.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Former Worcester Mayor and current special interest group CEO Tim Murray resigns from the WRRB board in response to its report on civilian review boards. Murray cites the timing of the report's release, but has always opposed additional police oversight.
Former Mayor Tim Murray Resigns from WRRB Board After CRB Report
Former Worcester Mayor Tim Murray resigns from the board of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau after its report on civilian oversight of police.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A Worcester woman's legal counsel took the first step toward a lawsuit against the City of Worcester for records she seeks related to the investigation of sexual abuse by a school principal when she was a child.
City of Worcester Receives Legal Demand for Records on Sex Crime Investigation
A Worcester woman's legal counsel took the first step toward a lawsuit against Worcester for investigation records related to sexual abuse as a child.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The lies and hedging in the opening salvo of the Preserve the Status Quo at Any Cost Caucus of the city council and their war against any police oversight.
Worcester Status Quo Caucus' War Against Police Oversight
The Preserve the Status-Quo at Any Cost Caucus of the city council's war against any isn't about what is best for police. It's what's best for them.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Editor's statement in response to allegations of supporting a District 3 candidate and election-related text messages with our story linked sent to District 3 voters.
Statement on Recent Article, District 3 Race, Text Messages
Statement in response to allegations of election advocacy, support for a District 3 candidate, and election-related text messages.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
There are five neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 7 Patriots Preview vs. the Titans
In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A Worcester woman asks voters to reject two candidates who helped protect a school official she says sexually abused her when she was under 12 years old.
Worcester Woman to Voters: Reject Candidates that Protected Alleged Child Rapist
A Worcester woman asks voters to reject candidates who helped protect a school official she says sexually abused her while under 12 years old.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
See the schedule for the City of Worcester fall leaf pickup schedule, which begins on Monday, Nov. 3 and occurs over a five-week period.
Worcester’s Fall Leaf Collection Starts Monday, Nov. 3
See the schedule for the City of Worcester fall leaf pickup schedule, which begins on Monday, Nov. 3 and occurs over a five-week period.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a 30-year history of city officials refusing to do so.
WRRB: Worcester Overdue for Long Thwarted Police Oversight
A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a history of refusing to do so.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM