Worcester MA

FITCHBURG – Thanks to a new app, students in the city’s middle and high schools may not have to pack their phones away when they go to class. Starting this September, Fitchburg Public Schools will try the Doorman app for the year. During the School Committee meeting on June 1, member Debra Jeffries told of a recent mee

WORCESTER – A locally produced film documentary on the hidden challenges facing today’s firefighters, from aging firehouses and the long-term health risks associated with being a firefighter will make its worldwide premiere at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Sunday, August 6, at 7:00 PM. The film, “Burning...

FITCHBURG — Music, food, culture and community will come together at Saima Park when the Finnish Center hosts its annual Kesajuhla festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, at 67 Scott Road. The festival, whose name simply translates to “summer celebration” will offer visitors an...

What does a perfect thin-crust pizza taste like in Massachusetts? At this no-frills pizzeria, it tastes like charred, blistered crust, tangy sauce, and a fringe of crispy cheese that hangs over the edge. The room is pure old-school with wooden booths, a tile floor, and a counter that has seen...

NORTHBOROUGH – On May 26 at approximately 8:53 p.m., a Northborough Police Department officer pulled into the Northborough Inn, formerly known as the Econolodge, property and found a Ford Flex parked beside the hotel. A man, later identified as Juan Luciano, was placed under arrest. A probable cause search...

WORCESTER — Worcester has named 24 businesses to the inaugural class of its Legacy Business program, recognizing long-standing local establishments that city officials said have helped define the city’s neighborhoods and economy. City Manager Eric Batista announced the selections Thursday. The businesses were chosen fr

The dates are officially locked in for the 2026 Massachusetts sales tax holiday. Plan your big summer shopping trips accordingly.

Several states warn beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels this summer, with beach closures in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state.

There is a place in southeastern Massachusetts where Sunday mornings take on a whole new meaning. Thousands of people make the weekly trip to a massive market that stretches across 60,000 square feet, filled with over 500 vendors selling everything from vintage vinyl records to collectible toys, tools, clothing, and cu

Retailers say Connecticut's cannabis advertising restrictions are stricter than those faced by many other businesses.