A court ordered a prediction market website, which the state says offers gambling, to cease doing business in Massachusetts until resolving a lawsuit.

An EcoTarium program will enable ten local students to speak live with an astronaut in orbit at the International Space Station in March.

The third Dead of Winter film festival in Worcester moves to the DCU Center in 2026 on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.

The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban on Saturday, Jan. 17. thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-wi...

A Leominster man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to depositing a forged tax refund check and then laundering the money.

New Massachusetts regulations aimed at cutting costs for healthcare eliminate the need for some routine and essential services, and streamline the process for others.

There are five neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

It's Wildcard Weekend after Old Grumbly finished the year strong. See the preview of the Pats playoff game on Sunday against the Chargers.

Residents are invited to join this discussion on school safety on Sunday, Jan. 11, starting at 1 PM in Worcester.

Mass General Brigham in Somerville and -based Fallon Health announce they are working together to make Fallon part of Mass General Brigham.

See this list of the top films ever made. By John Keough

An Uxbridge Police officer died overnight while helping a motorist on Route 146.

The Worcester City Council announced the appointments by Mayor Joe Petty to the committees of the council.

There are four neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

After a blowout win against the Jets and clinching the division championship, the Pats face the Dolphins for the last regular season game.

On the last day of 2025, we look back at the most viewed stories published by This Week in Worcester throughout the year.

A Worcester-based nonprofit organization offers free meals every Monday from 3 PM to 5 PM at its location on Webster Street.

A big comeback win against the Ravens leads to a chance for the Patriots to sweep their home schedule and clinch their division against the Jets.

Work previously done by teams of DOJ attorneys is now heavily reliant on artificial intelligence tools, including in redactions of the Epstein files.

During a week filled with last-minute shopping and holiday festivities, there are many family-friendly events across Worcester County.

A former state senator from Fitchburg pleaded guilty to federal obstruction of justice charges after being convicted of unemployment fraud in 2024.

After a bye week, Josh Allen led a Bills comeback. Grumbly says now they have a must-win Sunday night n Baltimore if they are to become division champions.

Support these fundraisers for students at Brown University impacted by the mass shooting there on Saturday. All are verified as authentic.

On Tuesday, the Worcester City Council requested a legal opinion on if the city auditor can audit. Don't mistake it for incompetence; the reasons are far more sinister.

A state law passed in November creates new access to records of Worcester State Hospital and other former state asylums across Massachusetts.

MassDOT announced $50 million in funding for 34 municipalities for the paving of 217 roads across the state.

The Worcester Public Library released its total volume of loaned items and the top 10 books borrowed in three categories for 2025.

Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis released tips for residents to avoid package theft during the closing days of the holiday season.

The majority faction within the Worcester City Council self-describes as moderate while taking extreme positions against core American values of governance.

After 13 years, Dr. Michael Hirsh will retire from his role as Medical Director of the City of Worcester Department of Public Health on Dec. 12.

The temporary shelter will open Dec. 15 through April and have a security guard on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A federal judge vacates President Trump's inauguration day executive order to suspend all wind power projects indefinitely.

The Worcester Cowboys 12-and-under team moves on to the next round with a win on Tuesday at the American Youth Football national championship in Florida.

Millbury Selectman Nick Lazzaro will challenge incumbent Rep. Paul Frost to represent the 7th Worcester District at the State House.

There are seven neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Netflix deal to buy Warner Brothers sent shockwaves across the film industry around the world. It should be seen as an opportunity.

The Festival of Lights, the first night of Worcester's winter light installation, kicks off on Friday, Dec. 5, with a family-friendly event.

The Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl returns to Worcester's "Restaurant Row" on Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 2 PM.

A New York City-based jazzy R&B duo brings a Harlem Renaissance experience to a unique venue in Worcester on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The Worcester Fire Department will honor the six firefighters who lost their lives in a five-alarm fire 26 years ago on Dec. 3, 1999.

A Worcester pizza shop offers a large cheese pizza for the same price Kevin McCallister paid in the 1990 film "Home Alone."

The Mass. Executive Office of Education released new statewide high school graduation standards, which include testing a teacher's union says defies the will of voters.

After a nail-biter in Cincinnati last week, the Patriots host the 2-10 Giants in Foxboro on Monday Night Football.

The company that provides AlertWorcester and notification apps for many municipalities fell victim to a ransomware attack and data breach.

The Worcester Cowboys 12U Team won the New England Regional Division 2 Championship and travel to Florida on Nov. 30.

The city's permanent ban is in effect from Dec. 1 to April 30 on emergency arteries, WRTA routes, and streets that are critical to the flow of traffic.

Looking for last-minute recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Check out the TWIW online recipe book.

The Patriots predictably rolled over the J-E-T-S last week. See whats in store for the team this week in Cincinnati.

The Worcester Cowboys 12 and under team dominated 41-0 in its regional semifinal playoff game. See what's next for the team.

The Worcester City Council continued its assault on resident participation in city government, prohibiting 13 individuals waiting to comment from speaking on items on the council agenda on Tuesday, Nov. 18.