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A resident's satirical persona, "Potathan," the pothole at Salisbury Street and Park Avenue, attracted followers across the city. Read our interview with Worcester's most famous pothole (includes satire).
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Exclusive Interview: Potathan, Worcester's Most Famous Pothole
Read the exclusive interview with "Potathan," the (satirical) persona of the pothole at Salisbury Street and Park Avenue, created by a resident.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/exclusive-potathan-worcesters-pothole/
about 21 hours ago
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With gas prices up 15 percent since a week ago and rising, see 30 ways to maximize the miles per gallon of your vehicle.
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As Gasoline Prices Explode, See 30 Ways to Increase Vehicle Efficiency
With gas price up 15 percent since a week ago and rising, see 30 ways to maximize your miles per gallon.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/aaa-efficient-gas-prices-030926/
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Pentagon investigators believe a bombing of a girls' school in Iran on Saturday likely resulted from inaccurate information provided by AI.
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Exclusive: AI Error Likely Led to Iran Girl's School Bombing
Pentagon investigators believe a bombing of a girls' school in Iran on Saturday likely resulted from inaccurate information provided by AI.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/exclusive-ai-error-girls-school-bombing/
4 days ago
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An emergency motion argued that if evicted, homelessness is life-threatening due to his disabilities. The judge denied the motion without a hearing.
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Grafton Man with Significant Disabilities Scheduled for Eviction March 5
An emergency motion argued that if evicted, homelessness is life-threatening due to his disabilities. The judge denied the motion without a hearing.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/grafton-man-disabilities-eviction-march-5/
5 days ago
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A Worcester man pleaded guilty to drug charges in federal court after he attempted to send counterfeit pills through the mail.
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Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges
A Worcester man pleaded guilty to drug chages in federal court after he attempted to send counterfiet pills through the mail.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/tran-plea-drug-intent-distribute-030426/
6 days ago
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The fundraising platform GoFundMe allegedly created unauthorized website pages for over 1.4 million charities across the United States.
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21 Attorneys General Demand Action from GoFundMe on Unauthorize Fundraising
The fundraising platform GoFundMe allegedly created unauthorized website pages for over 1.4 million charities across the United States.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/gofundme-state-ags-unauthorized-pages/
6 days ago
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A higher percentage of Massachusetts students scored 3 of 5 or higher on at least one Advanced Placement exam in 2025 than in any other state.
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Massachusetts Students Set Record for Passing AP Tests
A higher percentage of Mass. students scored 3 of 5 or higher on at least one Advanced Placement exam in 2025 than in any other state.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/mass-students-set-record-passing-ap-tests/
7 days ago
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The Worcester City Council spent two hours discussing 2025 crime statistics and praising the police department. See all the statistics that they won't consider.
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Worcester City Council Celebrates Itself and 'Miracles' by WPD
The Worcester City Council spent two hours discussing 2025 crime statistics and praising the police department. See all the statistics that they won't consider.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-council-crime-stats-wpd/
8 days ago
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The Massachusetts Inspector General says the procurement process to select a new operator of state-owned highway plazas was "not a model" and built on a weakened foundation. A new procurement process is underway.
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Mass. Inspector General Blasts MassDOT's Procurement for Highway Plazas
The Massachusetts Inspector General says the procurement process to select a new operator of state-owned highway plazas was "not a model" and built on a weakened foundation. A new procurement process ...
https://thisweekinworcester.com/mass-ig-blasts-plaza-procurement/
8 days ago
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NEPBA Local 911 President Thomas Duffy II and ADA Stephen Gagne met multiple times prior to the Haxhiaj trial, according to an assistant district attorney.
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ADA: Police Union Leader Influenced Offer in Haxhiaj Case
NEPBA Local 911 President Thomas Duffy II and the ADA Stephen Gagne met multiple times prior to the trial according to an assistant DA.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/duffy-gagne-meetings-haxhiaj-case-plea/
12 days ago
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Worcester announces cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, with snowfall totals ranging from under seven to over 17 inches.
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See Cancellations for Tuesday Feb. 24 and Local Snowfall Totals
Worcester announces cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, with snowfall totals ranging from under seven to over 17 inches.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/snowfall-totals-cancellations-feb-2026/
15 days ago
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The City of Worcester declared a winter weather emergency ahead of snowfall expected to begin on Sunday afternoon. The declared parking ban remains in effect.
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Winter Weather Emergency Declared in Worcester
The City of Worcester declares a winter weather emergency ahead of snowfall expected to begin on Sunday afternoon.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-declares-winter-emergency-022126/
17 days ago
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The WRA seeks resident input on the future use of the Grand Hall and adjoining restaurant space at Union Station.
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Voice Your Ideas for Future Use of Hall Inside Union Station
The WRA seeks resident input on the future use of the Grand Hall and adjoining restaurant space at Union Station.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/union-station-hall-rfp-listening/
19 days ago
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Governor Maura Healey announced tax credit awards for housing projects in Worcester and Fitchburg.
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Mass. Issues Tax Credits for Local Housing Projects
Governor Maura Healey announced tax credit awards for housing projects in Worcester and Fitchburg.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/mass-tax-credits-local-housing-projects/
19 days ago
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The Dead of Winter horror film festival organizers announced that a security issue caused the postponement of the event.
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Dead of Winter Film Festival at DCU Center Postponed
The Dead of Winter horror film festival organizers announced that a security issue caused the postponement of the event.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/dead-winter-film-festival-postponed/
20 days ago
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The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban starting at 1 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The National Weather Service predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow.
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Declared Parking Ban Begins Feb. 18 1 PM in Worcester
The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban starting at 1 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 18, due to a predicted winter storm.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-winter-storm-parking-ban/
20 days ago
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Worcester Fire Fighters Local 1009 announced that Fire Captain Jason Couture, who most recently served at the Franklin Street Station, has died.
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Worcester Fire Fighters Union Announces Death of Capt. Jason Couture, 51
Worcester Fire Fighters Local 1009 announced that Fire Captain Jason Couture,, who most recently served at the Franklin Street Station, has died.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/jason-couture-worcester-fire-capt-death/
22 days ago
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A federal judge sentenced a Worcester man to 12 years in prison for possession of files depicting child sexual abuse material.
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Worcester Sex Offender Sentenced for Child Sex Abuse Content
A federal judge sentenced a Worcester man to 12 years in prison for possession of files depicting child sexual abuse material.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/dejesus-csam-federal-sentencing-021626/
22 days ago
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The Worcester Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify a man wanted for questioning in connection with the theft of around $15,000 in goods from a local store.
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Worcester Police Seek Man for Questioning in $15,000 Theft
The Worcester Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify a man in connection with a $15,000 theft from a local store.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/wpd-theft-sweet-janes-021626/
22 days ago
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There are two neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/neighborhood-meetings-this-week-worcester/
22 days ago
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The City of Worcester views some cases of assault and battery seriously. Others are ignored.
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City of Worcester's Varying Interpretation of Assault & Battery
The City of Worcester views some cases of assault and battery seriously. Others are ignored.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-view1assault-battery/
25 days ago
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court declined to review a 13-year-long dispute between Holden and Worcester, leaving the city owing nearly $30 million.
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Worcester Taxpayers to Pay Holden Nearly $30 Million
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court declined to review dispute between Holden and Worcester, leaving the city owing $30 million.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/sjc-denies-worcester-holden-review/
25 days ago
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A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of one charge and not guilty on a second in connection with the May 8 arrest by federal agents.
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Haxhiaj Found Guilty on One Charge, Not Guilty on Second
A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of one charge and not guilty on a second related to May 8 on Eureka Street.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/haxhiaj-eureka-street-verdict/
27 days ago
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The Advanced Placement Program (AP) named two Worcester Public Schools to its 2025 2025 AP Honor Roll. Five others met at least one AP standard.
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Advance Placement Honor Roll Includes Two Worcester Schools
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) named two Worcester schools to its 2025 2025 AP Honor Roll. Five othera met at least one AP standard.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-schools-ap-honor-role-2025/
28 days ago
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Four Massachusetts State Police Academy training staff face indictments for involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
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Four Indicted in Death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia
Four Massachusetts State Police Academy training staff face indictments for involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/indictments-trooper-delgado-garcia/
29 days ago
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UMass Memorial Medical Center in Marlboro activated emergency operations and evacuated all patients starting at around 12:30 AM on Feb. 9.
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Marlborough Hospital Evacuated Overnight
UMass Memorial Medical Center in Marlboro activated emergency operations and evacuated all patients startomg at around 12:30 AM on Feb. 9.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/umass-marlboro-hospital-evacuated-heat/
29 days ago
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There are four neighborhood meetings this week. See when your neighborhood meets.
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See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/neighborhood-meetings-this-week-worcester/
29 days ago
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Worcester Public Schools announced schools in the district will open after a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 9.
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Worcester Schools Opening Delayed 2 Hours on Monday, Feb,. 9
Worcester Public Schools announced schools in the district will open after a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 9.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-schools-delay-feb92026/
30 days ago
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See Old Grumbly's predictions as the Patriots seek their seventh Super Bowl championship in the team's twelfth appearance in the last game of the NFL season.
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Old Grumbly Fan's Super Bowl Preview
See Old Grumbly's predictions as the Patriots seek their 7th Super Bowl championship in the team's 12th appearance.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/old-grumbly-fans-super-bowl-preview/
about 1 month ago
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Worcester Public Schools adopted the temporary name of Maye Street School through the end of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.
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Worcester Renames School Through Patriots' Super Bowl
Worcester Public Schools adopted the temporary name of Maye Street School through the end of the Patriots' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-maye-street-school-temp-renaming/
about 1 month ago
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Federal prosecutors announced charges against a New York man for allegedly stealing three truckloads of cargo through fraudulent bookings, including one in Worcester.
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NY Man Charged with Stealing $325,000 Seafood Shipment in Worcester
Federal prosecutors announced charges against a New York man for allegedly stealing three truckloads of cargo through fraudulent bookings, including one in Worcester.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/forbes-charged-trucking-shipment-theft-020626/
about 1 month ago
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City Manager Eric Batista issued an executive order on Wednesday, Feb. 4, that expands the city's policy on interaction with federal immigration enforcement agents.
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Worcester City Manager Amends Policy on Interaction with ICE
City Manager Eric Batista issued an executive order on Wednesday, Feb. 4, to amend the city's policy on interaction with ICE agents.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-batista-eo-ice-020426/
about 1 month ago
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Massachusetts State Police detectives are investigating multiple shootings that left a Millbury Police officer wounded and a suspect dead in Spencer.
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Milbury Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead in Shooting in Spencer
Massachusetts State Police detectives are investigating multiple shootings that left a Millbury Police officer wounded and a suspect dead in Spencer.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/milbury-officer-wounded-suspect-dead-spencer/
about 1 month ago
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The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation supporting literacy education for students in kindergarten through third grade.
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Mass Senate Passes New Requirements on Literacy Education
The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation supporting literacy education for students in kindergarten through the third grade.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/mass-s2924-early-literacy/
about 1 month ago
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against eight municipalities, including Holden, for noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Law.
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Mass. AG Sues Holden, 8 Other Municipalities
Mass. AG Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against eight municipalities, including Holden, for noncompliance with the MBTA Communiteis Law.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/ag-sued-holden-mbta-communities-020226/
about 1 month ago
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There are three neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/neighborhood-meetings-this-week-worcester/
about 1 month ago
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This Week in Worcester Podcast now LIVE
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Snow Removal, 55 Minutes of City Council, City Charter Item on Council Agenda
YouTube video by This Week in Worcester
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2Y06EzW1UM
about 1 month ago
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Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran, who is currently serving a federal prison sentence, was sentenced for additional charges he pleaded guilty to in December.
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Former State Senator Sentenced to Additional Prison Time
Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran, who is currently serving a federal prison sentence, was sentenced for additional charges he pleaded guilty to.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/dean-tran-sentencing-jan-2026/
about 1 month ago
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A subcommittee of the Worcester School Committee takes up privacy policies related to the use of AI in classrooms on Jan. 29.
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Worcester School Committee Debates AI Privacy Policies
A subcommittee of the Worcester School Committee takes up privacy policies related to use of AI in classrooms on Jan. 29
https://thisweekinworcester.com/school-committee-privacy-policies-ai/
about 1 month ago
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A new study by Lending Tree shows how out of reach affording childcare is for most families in Massachusetts.
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Study Shows Childcare Out of Reach for Most Families
A new study by Lending Tree shows how out of reach affording childcare is for most families in Massachusetts.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/lending-tree-childcare-study-2026/
about 1 month ago
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The Worcester Educational Development Foundation announced that it has opened applications for 20 mini-grants for Worcester Public Schools educators.
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Mini-Grants Applications for Worcester Teachers Now Open
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation has opened applications for 20 mini-grants for Worcester Public Schools educators
https://thisweekinworcester.com/wedf-worcester-teachers-mini-grants-2026/
about 1 month ago
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The Winter Weather Emergency and Declared Winter Parking Ban remain in effect in Worcester until further notice as 250 pieces of equipment continue storm cleanup.
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720 Tickets, 400 Tows in Worcester During Storm
The Winter Weather Emergency and Declared Winter Parking Ban remain in effect in Worcester until further notice as storm cleanup continues.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-jan26-storm-cleanup-012726/
about 1 month ago
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Multiple groups announced a "Drop the Charges" event to support Etel Haxhiaj and charges related to ICE activity in Worcester in May.
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Groups Announce Event Supporting Haxhiaj at Prosecutor's Office
Multiple groups announce a '"Drop the Charges" event in support of Etel Haxhiaj and charges related to ICE activity in Worcester in May.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/groups-announce-haxhiaj-drop-charges-event/
about 1 month ago
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During conference championship weekend in the NFL, does Old Grumbly see the Patriots advance to its 12th trip to the Super Bowl?
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Old Grumbly Fan's AFC Championship Preview
During conference championship weekend in the NFL, does Old Grumbly see the Patriots advance to its 12th trip to the Super Bowl?
https://thisweekinworcester.com/old-grumbly-fans-afc-championship-preview/
about 1 month ago
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St. John's Catholic Church announced today that an emergency shelter will open in Worcester on Friday, Jan. 23, at 5 PM.
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Emergency Shelter Opens Today at Worcester Tech High School
St. John's Catholic Church announced today that an emergency shelter will open in Worcester on Friday, Jan. 23, at 5 PM.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/emergency-shelter-worcester-tech-012326/
about 2 months ago
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The National Weather Service issued two notices today that apply to Worcester County over the weekend beginning Friday, Jan. 23.
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NWS: Extreme Cold Friday Night, Heavy Snow Sunday
The National Weather Service issued two notices today that apply to Worcester County over the weekend beginning Friday, Jan. 23.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/nws-extreme-cold-night-heavy-snow-012325/
about 2 months ago
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New City Councilor Dr. Satya Mitra's orders show he expects the Worcester City Council to be functional. He's going to be disappointed.
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New Councilor's Requests Highlight Worcester Council's Dysfunction
New City Councilor Dr. Satya Mitra's orders show he expects the Worcester City Council to be functional. He's going to be disappointed.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/mitra-orders-council-dysfunction/
about 2 months ago
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A court ordered a prediction market website, which the state says offers gambling, to cease doing business in Massachusetts until resolving a lawsuit.
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Court Orders Prediction Market Website to Cease Operations in Mass.
A court ordered a prediction market website, which the state says offers gambling, to cease doing business in Massachusetts until resolving a lawsuit.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/mass-ag-kalshi-injunction-lawsuit/
about 2 months ago
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An EcoTarium program will enable ten local students to speak live with an astronaut in orbit at the International Space Station in March.
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Local Students to Contact International Space Station
An EcoTarium program will enable ten local students to speak live with an astronaut in orbit at the International Space Station in March.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/ecotarium-students-contact-space-station/
about 2 months ago
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The third Dead of Winter film festival in Worcester moves to the DCU Center in 2026 on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.
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Worcester Horror Film Festival Moves to DCU Center for 2026
The third Dead of Winter film festival in Worcester moves to the DCU Center in 2026 on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.
https://thisweekinworcester.com/worcester-horror-film-dow-dcu-center/
about 2 months ago
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