Worcester MA

FITCHBURG — Mayor Sam Squailia confirmed on Friday that Fire Chief Dante Suarez has been put on administrative leave pending an external investigation. The mayor also shared that Fitchburg Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Haverty is serving as acting chief and that “the external investigation is ongoing.”

Two residents of Fitchburg are facing motor-vehicle charges after leading police on a high-speed, multi-town car chase.

MARLBOROUGH - Have you ever wanted to enjoy a half-century-old marinated steak tip recipe under the twinkling lights of a Moroccan cafe? Thought about hopping in a time machine to attend the Woodstock Music Festival while savoring a serving of Delmonico potatoes?. If so, Kennedy’s Restaurant & Market needs to...

WORCESTER – While nearly all of the snow from this winter's storms has melted, Daniela Martinez, 34, owner of Kiani's Boutique at 339 Shrewsbury St., is still dealing with the aftermath and says the city needs to pay up. During the Jan. 25-26 snowfall , Martinez was notified by her landlord that the Department of...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Mount Saint Charles School in Woonsocket said it was investigating a "serious allegation" between two students. The school did not specify what the allegations were but did confirm that an active investigation was taking place. "We take all reports of this nature very seriously and...

“This is the trial judge. An appeals court and the Supreme Judicial Court have all said Worcester was in the wrong here. And according to what you found out yesterday, even the governor’s lawyer said Worcester was in the wrong. So, what are we doing here?”. Photo-Radio Worcester. Worcester,...

The Town of Shrewsbury is asking residents to help plan the future of the property at 15 Maple Avenue. You can share your ideas by completing the online community survey and joining one of two upcoming workshops hosted by the Planning Department.

A lawyer accusing Worcester of endangering citizens by sending armed police officers to handle 911 calls related to mental health crises says the city’s history of discriminating against people with disabilities led to the city being sued on Monday. Steven Schwartz is one of several lawyers representing three mental...

SHREWSBURY, MA — Police are warning residents about a phone scam in which callers are impersonating law enforcement officers and demanding immediate payment. The Shrewsbury Police Department said it has received reports of individuals receiving calls from what appears to be legitimate phone numbers, including numbers...

WORCESTER, MA — Vice detectives arrested eight people on drug trafficking charges March 20, 2026, after executing a search warrant at an apartment on Charlton Street. Detectives had obtained the warrant after receiving numerous complaints of drug dealing and disorderly people at the address at all hours over several...