What does the #GovernorsCouncil do & why should #Worcester voters care? It helps decide who becomes a judge, among other roles. We asked Paul DePalo & challenger Margaret Abboud about priorities, judicial appointments, public safety. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w… #Election2026

ICYMI: Worcester police found no preferential treatment in their response to Councilor Kate Toomey's crash but the internal investigation also found a body-camera violation & acknowledges that officers didn't focus their questioning on possible impairment. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

Police policies, homeless encampments, civilian oversight and immigration enforcement: Worcester's Human Rights Commission has a packed agenda Monday. Members begin reviewing three WPD policies & advocates plan to raise concerns about #ICE activity. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

🏒 From Northeastern to Worcester & now an AHL contract! Railers Matt DeMelis signed with the @ThunderbirdsAHL after a career-best season in Worcester. The Hingham native made history by scoring 15 seconds into this year's opener. theworcesterguardian.org/f/r…

The Denholm building could finally be coming down. Worcester has been awarded $3 million to demolish the vacant downtown property and prepare the site for redevelopment. It's part of nearly $5 million in state grants for Worcester. theworcesterguardian.org/f/c…

Three years, one great night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Off the Rails: Brian McGrory, David Nordman, Hank Stolz, and our amazing sponsors. Local news is stronger together. theworcesterguardian.org/don… #WorcesterGuardian #LocalNews

Worcester Public Schools is showing signs of academic progress, but challenges remain. School Committee members want more detailed data to identify which schools need the most support. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w… #WorcesterMA #WPS

⚾ Chad Epperson, a longtime Red Sox minor league manager who spent part of 2026 coaching in Boston, is reportedly headed to Worcester to manage the WooSox in 2027. Iggy Suarez is expected to return as bench coach. theworcesterguardian.org/f/c…

Worcester nonprofit CHANGE is working to break down barriers to mental health care, from stigma to navigating services. Its second annual “Fall for Mental Health” fundraiser is Saturday at the Creative Hub. Maroua Rahaoui reports. theworcesterguardian.org/f/b…

The @USDA is reviewing @peta's complaints involving two pigs that died after cardiac experiments at @UMassChan. We've embedded the official complaint, veterinary records and @USDA response in our report so you can read them yourself. Read more: theworcesterguardian.org/f/p…

Academic gains, but troubling HS performance. 100s of employees using 15 or more sick days. And middle school students asking for better bathrooms. The School Committee has a packed agenda Thursday. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w… #WorcesterMA #WPS #Education

Richard Pryor's daughter, historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, visits the Museum of Worcester Thursday, Oct. 22, to discuss her new book exploring race, language, identity and her father's legacy. 6:30 p.m. Registration required. theworcesterguardian.org/f/r…

Council takes a stand against Question 8, voting to oppose the proposed repeal of recreational marijuana sales. Supporters cited jobs, tax revenue & public safety, while other councilors questioned whether the city should tell voters how to vote. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

Larry Lucchino helped bring the @WooSox and Polar Park to #WorcesterMA. Now, his legacy takes on a role in higher ed. ⚾ @AssumptionUMA launches the Larry Lucchino Institute for the Study of Sports, with WooSox Pres Charles Steinberg as director. theworcesterguardian.org/f/a… #WooSox

What's building in #Worcester this week? A $10.1 million road project near @WorcesterState moves closer to construction, 24 new apartments are proposed for Grafton Street, Wonder opens on Park Ave. and 10 local startups get a boost. theworcesterguardian.org/f/b… #buildingworcester

A fatal shooting on Southbridge St, new school realignment proposal & plans to overhaul snow removal led a busy week. Also: Peppercorn’s changes hands after nearly 30 years. The Railers are back & there's a half marathon coming. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w… #WorcesterMA #LocalNews

🏒 @OTRWoosta are back and there are questions heading into Worcester's ninth @ECHL season. A familiar coaching staff, returning veterans, a new AHL affiliate and a major milestone within reach: The city's next pro hockey victory will be its 1,000th. theworcesterguardian.org/f/r…

More plows, more brining trucks and better tracking of missed streets. Worcester says it's preparing for a better winter, but councilors want to see results when the snow starts falling. theworcesterguardian.org/f/w…

Would an earlier city council meeting make it easier — or harder — for Worcester residents to participate? Councilors are divided over a proposed 5:30 p.m. start time. theworcesterguardian.org/f/e…

BREAKING: One man is dead and another was critically injured following a shooting early Sunday at 350 Southbridge St. in Worcester, the address of Hurricane Betty's. More details as they become available. theworcesterguardian.org/f/o…