Worcester MA

For the eighth time Joe Petty has been elected Mayor of the City of Worcester. After the vote tallies came in Spectrum News 1's Dan Reidy caught up with the re-elected Mayor. Petty said there's still plenty for him to accomplish, "I think we have a lot of work to do. I just want to thank the voters of Worcester who...

It’s not just money to buy food that’s at risk now due to the historically long federal government shutdown, Gov. Maura Healey said Wednesday, while maintaining that the state isn’t able to use its own substantial reserve fund to plug growing gaps in safety net programs. Home...

In a state that’s hundreds of years old, Massachusetts is rich in preserved historic sites, ranging from Revolutionary War-era battlefields and cemeteries to historic homes and meeting halls, and everything in between. I’ve been on many fascinating hikes throughout Massachusetts, where farmland was once tilled, rock...

Massachusetts might be known for its sports and breweries, but is it really the friendliest? A recent ranking says yes, but some might disagree.

Specialty license plates have been around for decades, but the latest installment that commemorates the Massachusetts 250 festivities is shattering sales records.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The MSPCA-Angell is urgently requesting pet food donations to meet unprecedented demand in its Community Outreach programs, as funding for SNAP benefits remains uncertain due to a prolonged government shutdown. To address the increased need, the MSPCA-Angell’s Community Outreach team plans...

Some 85 years ago, on Nov. 18, 1940, a part of day-to-day Worcester life that we now see as a given made its first appearance. On that date, the Worcester Public Library welcomed its first bookmobile, at the time a large truck, into service. “In the very first week, they...

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. According to a report from NBC10 Boston, Petros “Peter” Sismanis, the former owner of Hillers Pizza, has been remanded into U.S. Immigration and...

Editor's note: This is part of a series on walking places in and near Worcester. Let us know your favorite walking places at [email protected]. The saying goes that Worcester was built on seven hills, but a walk or a drive through the city will tell you that’s an understatement.

With TD Bank's hefty legal troubles and branch cutbacks, it’s clear that banking is changing. Let’s dive into what’s happening in our backyard.