Worcester MA

After months of suspense, Wormtown Brewery has finally answered the burning question: when is it going to open its Worcester taproom?. The surprise news comes after months of renovations at Wormtown’s Shrewsbury Street location. The new taproom has nearly doubled the space, increasing the venue’s capacity to 300...

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For the first time since 1917, the lights at 840 Waverly St. will go dark — and the ovens that turned out pizza in Framingham for more than a century will finally go cold. After 109 years in business, Framingham Baking Co. — a neighborhood staple and beloved bakery — has shut its doors for good.

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Worcester – A man has been arrested following a violent domestic assault that left a 66-year-old victim with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on April 2 at approximately 4:11 a.m. Police responded to a reported stabbing and, upon arrival, determined that the victim had been attacked multiple times...

Tucked along American Legion Highway in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, Flaming Grill and Buffet has quietly become one of the most talked-about all-you-can-eat spots in all of Massachusetts. With over 3,200 reviews and a loyal crowd of regulars who show up week after week, this buffet has earned a reputation...

Note: This story has been edited to reflect that the opening date for the taproom has been moved to April 3. Every Saturday for the last 11 years, more or less, the hop head in search of fresh Be Hoppy could count on one poured from the source on Shrewsbury Street.