John Edward Keough
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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
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
A Woodshed On a Vanished Land
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A Woodshed On a Vanished Land
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November 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM
A Woodshed On a Vanished Land
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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
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.
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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
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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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
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.
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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
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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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.
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There are two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. The Celtics are Grumbly's team, but he says he does not live in a delusional world.
Old Grumbly Fan's Boston Celtics Season Preview
The two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. While the Celtics are my team, I do not live in the delusional world.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
There are two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. The Celtics are Grumbly's team, but he says he does not live in a delusional world.
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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
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.
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In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 6 Patriots Preview vs. the Saints
In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.
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October 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.
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The Massachusetts Office of Business Development launched a statewide hub helping businesses explore and adopt employee ownership models.
MassCEO Launches to Support Employee Owned Businesses
The Massachusetts Office of Business Development launched a statewide hub helping businesses explore and adopt employee ownership models.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Massachusetts Office of Business Development launched a statewide hub helping businesses explore and adopt employee ownership models.
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Gov. Healey's administration releases a dashboard showing $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts to Massachusetts and the programs impacted.
Mass. Dashboard Shows $3.7 Billion in Federal Funding Cuts
Gov. Healey's administration releases a dashboard showing $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts to Massachusetts and the programs impacted.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Gov. Healey's administration releases a dashboard showing $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts to Massachusetts and the programs impacted.
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The team that local fans love to complain about the most, and yet remain steadfastly loyal to, is back starting Oct. 8 on the road in Washington.
Old Grumbly Fan's Boston Bruins Season Preview
The team that local fans love to complain about the most, and yet remain steadfastly loyal to, is back starting Oct. 8 on the road on Washington.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The team that local fans love to complain about the most, and yet remain steadfastly loyal to, is back starting Oct. 8 on the road in Washington.
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In Week Four, the Patriots stomped the Carolina Panthers and Old Grumbly moved to 2-2 with the team. This week, the Pats travel to the 4-0 Bills. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 5 Patriots Preview vs. the Bills
In Week Four, the Patriots stomped the Carolina Panthers and Old Grumbly moved to 2-2 with the team. This week, the Pats travel to the 4-0 Bills.
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October 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
In Week Four, the Patriots stomped the Carolina Panthers and Old Grumbly moved to 2-2 with the team. This week, the Pats travel to the 4-0 Bills. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
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This old grumbly fan is sad after the Red Sox season ended in a loss to the dreaded Yankees in a 4-0 shutout loss. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
Old Grumbly Fan is Sad: Red Sox Blown Away by Yank's Rookie
This old grumbly fan is sad after the Red Sox season ended in a loss to the dreaded Yankees in a 4-0 shutout loss.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This old grumbly fan is sad after the Red Sox season ended in a loss to the dreaded Yankees in a 4-0 shutout loss. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
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Well, here we are again. Red Sox-Yankees! This time for a three-game playoff series where the Yankees host all games in the Bronx. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
Old Grumbly Fan's Red Sox Playoff Preview
Well, here we are again. Red Sox-Yankees! This time for a three game playoff series where all games are hosted in the Bronx.
thisweekinworcester.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Well, here we are again. Red Sox-Yankees! This time for a three-game playoff series where the Yankees host all games in the Bronx. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
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The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 30, with items on ShotSpotter, WPD's translation technology and the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement. By
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City Council Preview for September 30th 2025
The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Aug. 30, with items on ShotSpotter, WPD's translation technology and the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement,
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September 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 30, with items on ShotSpotter, WPD's translation technology and the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement. By
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After a loss in week 3, Old Grumbly takes a 1-2 record into the Patriots' week three matchup with the Panthers.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 4 Patriots Preview vs. the Panthers
After a loss in week 3, Old Grumbly takes a 1-2 record into the Patriots' week three matchup with the Panthers.
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September 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
After a loss in week 3, Old Grumbly takes a 1-2 record into the Patriots' week three matchup with the Panthers.
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Studio Theater Worcester provides an arts experience right here in the heart of the Commonwealth with their production of "The Minutes." By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
A Review of 'The Minutes' by Studio Theater Worcester
Studio Theater Worcester provides an arts experience right here in the heart of the Commonwealth with their production of "The Minutes."
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September 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Studio Theater Worcester provides an arts experience right here in the heart of the Commonwealth with their production of "The Minutes." By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
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A police union boss conferred with the prosecutor before and after a judge in Worcester District Court heard motions to dismiss misdemeanor charges related to an ICE arrest in May.
Judge Hears Motion to Dismiss in Eureka Street Cases, Police Union Boss Confers with Prosecutor
A police union boss conferred with the prosecutor before and after a hearing for a motion to dismiss charges related to an ICE arrest in May.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A police union boss conferred with the prosecutor before and after a judge in Worcester District Court heard motions to dismiss misdemeanor charges related to an ICE arrest in May.
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The Worcester Public Library celebrates 75 years of Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip "Peanuts" at its main branch, at 3 Salem Square, on Saturday, October 4.
Good Grief: Worcester Library Celebrates 75 Years of "Peanuts" Comic Strip
The Worcester Public Library celebrates 75 years of the comic strip "Peanuts" at its main branch, at 3 Salem Square, on Saturday, October 4.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Worcester Public Library celebrates 75 years of Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip "Peanuts" at its main branch, at 3 Salem Square, on Saturday, October 4.
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Records show residents' petitions denied access to the Worcester City Council's agenda increased by 715% since the start of 2025.
Rejections of Resident Petitions to Worcester City Council Up 715% in 2025
Records show residents' petitions denied access to the Worcester City Council's agenda increased by 715% since the start of 2025.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Records show residents' petitions denied access to the Worcester City Council's agenda increased by 715% since the start of 2025.