22+ hour, 4+ min ago  (556+ words) After months of consideration, the city of Worcester has approved a controversial plan to give a new apartment project a local property tax break. Labor activists and other opponents have repeatedly raised concerns about the proposal. They argue the developer…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (403+ words) A major Nor'easter is on its way, with snowfall expected from late Sunday night through all of Monday. Low pressure developing off the Mid-Atlantic coast will rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours, developing into what's known as a meteorological bomb,…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (553+ words) Former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj was found guilty of assaulting a police officer during an immigration operation last May, but not guilty of interfering with police. A Worcester judge sentenced her to six months of administrative probation and 40 hours…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (432+ words) A Massachusetts native took home a silver medal for the United States in mixed doubles curling Tuesday night at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Korey Dropkin won the silver alongside his partner Cory Thiesse. They were bested by siblings Isabella…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (684+ words) Every winter, literary legend Herman Melville's legacy becomes palpable in New Bedford. "You start to see people dressed and looking like Melville with pipes and beards, and you just sort of get swept away with it," said Amanda McMullen, president…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (365+ words) The Cambridge Department of Public Works started removing all space savers Wednesday " and reminded residents they're never allowed on any public way. "You don't own the spot on the street. The city owns that spot," said Cambridge City Councilor Marc…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (494+ words) New census data show that more residents moved out of Massachusetts last year compared to 2024. If the trend worsens like it has after the pandemic, experts say that could impact the future of the state's economy. Massachusetts' population still grew,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (400+ words) One of New England's biggest science museums is transforming into a showcase for what's considered the fastest sports on ice. On Saturday, the Worcester EcoTarium will invite visitors of all ages to experience luge. In the Olympic sport, athletes ride…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (486+ words) With snow still on the ground and another winter storm in the forecast, Worcester's longstanding problems with snow removal are once again the focus of public scrutiny. At a City Council meeting Tuesday night, councilors said they keep hearing from…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (527+ words) Three years after the police shooting of 20-year-old Sayed Faisal spurred the use of body cameras for police officers in Cambridge, questions about the use of the devices and broader issues with police policy still remain in the city. A…...