Worcester MA

Boston – A Worcester man has been sentenced to decades in federal prison for sexually exploiting multiple minors and producing explicit material involving children. Antonio Merced, 29, was sentenced on March 26, by a judge in U.S. District Court to 30 years in prison, followed by a lifetime term of supervised...

SPRINGFIELD — Their telltale postures take on different names in law enforcement circles: the “leaners,” “zombie walkers” and the “fentanyl fold.”. Users of heroin, fentanyl and xylazine, or “tranq dope,” walk in a notably slumped-over fashion, police say. A special commission on...

Massachusetts police officer Samantha Pelrine’s certification has been suspended after she and her husband were accused of sexually assaulting a minor while he lived in their home. The Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, Commission suspended Pelrine’s certification on Monday, March 30, according to a legal...

Just some of the Massachusetts grocery stores that will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Massachusetts is experiencing a wave of restaurant closures as national casual dining and fast-food brands reassess their operations amid high rents, labor costs, and shifting consumer habits. Below is a look at the five that are re-evaluating their brick-and-mortar operations:. 1. Bertucci's. Bertucci's is in its...

Walmart has quietly shut down its Sam’s Club fulfillment center in Worcester, cutting roughly 90 jobs when the facility closed on Feb. 25. The closure is part of a broader effort by the retail giant to phase out older online-order hubs while ramping up newer, high-tech fulfillment centers elsewhere. Affected...

Massachusetts has history, culture, top-tier schools, and plenty of opportunity—on paper, it checks a lot of boxes. But living here full-time? That’s where the reality can hit hard. In 2026, more locals are saying the cost and stress are starting to outweigh the perks. 1. The Cost of...

SHREWSBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - A man accused of intentionally driving his car into the Shrewsbury police department in January was arraigned Tuesday, and pleaded not guilty to several charges including attempted murder. Robert McCluskey, 58, of Shrewsbury, is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, assault...

A Worcester man has died after being struck by a car near Boston Medical Center earlier this month, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Steven Stewart, 47, was hit by a car near the intersection of Southampton and Bradston Streets around 11:35 a.m. on Friday, March 20, prosecutors said....

“Under the plan of government, the city manager has complete control.”. Worcester, MA-The Radio Worcester Radio Round table discussion covered three main topics. It began with an in-depth analysis of the Worcester Human Rights Commission’s role and effectiveness following the abrupt resignation of its chair,...