Worcester MA

Two Chapter 40B housing projects have been presented to the Westminster Zoning Board of Appeals, and one is facing opposition from residents. A 108-unit project proposed for 100 Sargent Road appears to be moving forward without contest from residents. However, a 48-unit complex at 5 Adams St. in downtown Westminster has raised concerns with the owners of the six single-family homes...

Grocery store chains are huge operations and even some giants fall eventually. This beloved chain employed over 7,000 people, many of whom were local residents.

Want to find old-school hot dog stands in Massachusetts?. These 6 classic spots serve tasty franks and timeless American favorites!. 1. George’s Coney Island (Worcester) The bright colors of this Worcester landmark catch your eye from blocks away. George’s Coney Island stands out with its blue and red paint...

The MA celebrity is one year away from the big 50.

BOSTON – A Gardner woman was charged today in federal court in Worcester with fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits. Leidy E. Otero, 43, was charged with one count of receipt of stolen government money or property and one count of Social Security fraud – concealment. She will appear in U.S. District Court in Worcester at a later date.

Massachusetts residents can expect a hotter, drier summer ahead, with practical tips for coping with the heat and water restrictions.

Massachusetts rolled out its so-called “millionaire tax” with a clear target: high earners bringing in more than $1 million annually. The policy promised increased funding for transportation and education, and it delivered a surge in state revenue. But the ripple effects have started to reach far beyond the ultra-wealthy. Retirees—many of whom live on fixed […] The post Massachusetts’ Millionaire Tax Is...

JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Troopers arrested a Massachusetts man at a make-shift campsite along the Juniata River after he allegedly robbed a bank in Perry County. Christopher Grannis, 38, of Worcester, Massachusetts, allegedly flashed a gun while robbing the Pennian Bank, located at 75 Red Hill Road in Hower Township, Monday afternoon.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission released its March 2026 casino revenue figures on April 21, and the three commercial casinos in the state combined for approximately $111.1 million in gross gaming revenue from slots and table games. That total is a meaningful indicator of where brick-and-mortar gaming stands in New England right now, particularly as digital betting alternatives including prediction markets continue to...

Anyway, according to a study, out of the Top 250 Best Pizzeria Cities in the United States, Massachusetts has NINE of them!