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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Worcester Tech's Odjidja a perfect role model for Eagles
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (102+ words) Worcester Tech senior Andrew Odjidja is a leader on the court for the Eagles, and his ambition and desire makes him a great role model at Worcester Tech. Student-Athlete Spotlight: Worcester Tech's Odjidja a perfect role model for Eagles WORCESTER…...
Then & Now: Corner of Austin Street and Murray Avenue, Worcester
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (98+ words) The look of the area changed considerably in 1990 when a 24-story apartment tower, now called The 6Hundred, was built at the southwest corner of the Main, Austin and Myrtle streets intersection. That ... Then & Now: Corner of Austin Street and Murray Avenue,…...
Winter storm updates: National Weather Service increases snow forecast for Worcester
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (666+ words) The National Weather Service is forecasting 18 to 24 inches of snow across much of Central Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 25, from a winter storm that arrives in the morning. Snow should start between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the weather service says, with the heaviest snow…...
Man about Worcester: Museum of Worcester director Wallace to step down
1+ day, 17+ min ago (123+ words) When he steps down from his post, Wallace will be arguably working harder on uncovering and safeguarding Worcester's stories than ever before. Man about Worcester: Museum of Worcester director Wallace to step down WORCESTER " William D. Wallace loves history. And the…...
Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (118+ words) Nowadays, visitors are greeted with wind in the trees and a 240-unit apartment complex. Turning toward the lakefront there stands a small ticket kiosk, now a monument paying tribute to what once stood ... Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright…...
Worcester man accused in shooting on I-290 being held without bail
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (117+ words) Jonathan Febles, 35, is charged with armed assault to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of ... Worcester man accused in shooting on I-290 being held without bail WORCESTER…...
Worcester declares winter weather emergency, opens warming center
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (245+ words) WORCESTER " The city has declared a winter weather emergency effective Friday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m. Residents are being asked to avoid city streets beginning Sunday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. Worcester will be opening an emergency overflow shelter and warming center at Worcester Technical High…...
Worcester is cutting down hundreds of trees outside the city. Here's why
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (127+ words) Worcester hired Anderson Timber Harvesting of Westminster to cut the trees down. Anderson is paying the city more than $80,000 for the job, but money isn't the driving force, said city officials. It's ... Worcester is cutting down hundreds of trees outside…...
Worcester lifts parking ban; totals for latest snow
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (197+ words) The declared parking ban in Worcester will be lifted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. With temperatures warming, ahead of an expected cold snap, streets in the region were down to the pavement by late morning Thursday. City schools opened two hours later…...
In Worcester, crowds decry ICE and pay tribute to slain Minnesota woman
2+ week, 3+ day ago (475+ words) WORCESTER " Chants of "No ICE, no KKK, no fascist USA" rang through the streets of downtown Worcester as a crowd of about 200 protesters gathered on Thursday, Jan. 8, outside City Hall. In the street, cars drove by, honking in support of…...