Worcester MA

Many Western Massachusetts schools are closed or have delayed openings on Wednesday due to freezing rain that’s expected to create slippery roads overnight. Most of the state is under a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicts that all but southeastern Massachusetts could...

As an investigation of utility bill cost drivers gets underway, state government has projected that about three-quarters of Massachusetts homes could spend between 4% and 9% less than last year on heating this winter. The combination of a “slightly milder” winter and the expectation of lower fuel costs spells good...

Fans of the popular discount retailer Marshall's will have to bid farewell to two major stores

According to public records, the charges included $223 at a hair-braiding salon, various Uber Eats deliveries, and $100 for a AAA membership. A Roxbury lawmaker has agreed to pay the state $6,000 after she spent several thousand dollars in campaign funds last year on personal expenses that ranged from Dunkin’ orders...

A $2 million grand prize was recently won on a scratch ticket purchased at a variety store in Worcester County.

New signage at its New York City stores has customers wondering whether the grocery chain — and other retailers — are quietly gathering sensitive information here. Earlier this month, the Gothamist reported that Wegmans posted signs at its two New York City stores warning customers that it was collecting biometric...

Andrea James, a former criminal defense attorney who works as an advocate for incarcerated women and girls, plans to launch a campaign for governor of Massachusetts as an independent candidate. James, 61, who spent two years in federal prison for wire fraud and was disbarred, confirmed her plans to run...

The warmer air is coming, but we have a couple of wintry bumps in the road before it gets here. Monday will be the coldest of the next ten days, with highs only limping back to the mid and upper 20s. Clouds will be on the move, with the brightest part of the day in the morning. We’ll wait until late evening for the...

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in New York City, the most populated city in the Northeast, earns $1,023,600 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. Orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $365,060 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the salaries of...

As lawmakers push for greener transportation, there’s a tug-of-war between urban centers and rural communities. The implications are stirring up quite a conversation.