Worcester residents to protest charges against former councilor who confronted ICE

Activists and residents from Worcester this weekend will demand the Northwestern District Attorney’s office drop charges against against a former city councilor who confronted federal immigration agents and police in May.

Concern grows in Worcester as Haitians set to lose protected status

Elijuene crossed the border in Texas and eventually settled in Massachusetts in 2024 to escape what he said were threats to his life from a violent Haitian gang that wanted to steal his money. He now lives in Worcester and while he never had temporary protected status, he did get a work permit.

Worcester Public Schools announces school closure due to ‘hazardous wind chills’

Worcester Public Schools have announced that they will be closing school on Friday due to hazardous wind chills, ahead of this weekend’s nor’easter.

Alex Pretti killing prompts Worcester mayor, councilors to criticize ICE

Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty on Wednesday expressed his belief that 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minnesota was murdered by federal officers. “I haven’t changed my mind on that,” Petty told Talk of The Commonwealth host Hank Stolz during the Wednesday program on RadioWorcester.

How many cars have been ticketed or towed since the storm in Worcester?

WORCESTER – The city has issued 738 parking tickets and towed 418 vehicles following the winter storm that brought nearly 2 feet of snow to the region between Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday night, Jan. 26.
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Worcester council advances tax break for downtown developer

Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King held the order twice over concerns about the real estate developer that broke the city's responsible development ordinance, was handed a $5,000 fine and also faced accusations of wage theft. King said holding the item allowed the city additional time to have discussions with the Menkiti Group about the tax exemption.

Worcester to celebrate Groundhog Day with invite-only event

On Feb. 2, Worcester will celebrate Groundhog Day by checking if the EcoTarium’s groundhog, Cornelia, sees her shadow. This year, however, the ceremony is invitation-only due to Groundhog Day taking place on a Monday — the day the EcoTarium is typically closed.

A struggle for school buses as Worcester students return to school

“Worcester Public Schools consults with city and public safety officials when deciding whether to hold school during winter weather. The district closely monitors current and forecasted conditions, including snow and ice accumulation, road safety, and the ability to safely transport students,” the district stated.

Parents concerned after school buses get stuck on snow-covered Worcester streets

On the first day back to school since the weekend storm, several school buses became stuck in the snow in Worcester.