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.

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.

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

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.

Takeaways from the first post-election city council meeting on Tuesday: less resident access and drone contradictions.

The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.

Old Grumbly's prediction for week 10 was just one point off. This week, the Pats host the lowly Jets.

After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

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Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriots' hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.

American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.

The City of Worcester announced the United Response Fund on Thursday to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and home heating assistance.

Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.

Some Worcester Police officers express cynicism in response to their union, the New England Police Benevolent Association, hiring a non-union vendor for its new website design.

Former Worcester Mayor and current special interest group CEO Tim Murray resigns from the WRRB board in response to its report on civilian review boards. Murray cites the timing of the report's release, but has always opposed additional police oversight.

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In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.

There are two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. The Celtics are Grumbly's team, but he says he does not live in a delusional world.

A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a 30-year history of city officials refusing to do so.

In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.

The Massachusetts Office of Business Development launched a statewide hub helping businesses explore and adopt employee ownership models.

Gov. Healey's administration releases a dashboard showing $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts to Massachusetts and the programs impacted.

The team that local fans love to complain about the most, and yet remain steadfastly loyal to, is back starting Oct. 8 on the road in Washington.

In Week Four, the Patriots stomped the Carolina Panthers and Old Grumbly moved to 2-2 with the team. This week, the Pats travel to the 4-0 Bills. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

This old grumbly fan is sad after the Red Sox season ended in a loss to the dreaded Yankees in a 4-0 shutout loss. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

Well, here we are again. Red Sox-Yankees! This time for a three-game playoff series where the Yankees host all games in the Bronx. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

The Worcester City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 30, with items on ShotSpotter, WPD's translation technology and the Charter-Spectrum franchise agreement. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

After a loss in week 3, Old Grumbly takes a 1-2 record into the Patriots' week three matchup with the Panthers.

Studio Theater Worcester provides an arts experience right here in the heart of the Commonwealth with their production of "The Minutes." By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

A police union boss conferred with the prosecutor before and after a judge in Worcester District Court heard motions to dismiss misdemeanor charges related to an ICE arrest in May.

The Worcester Public Library celebrates 75 years of Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip "Peanuts" at its main branch, at 3 Salem Square, on Saturday, October 4.

Records show residents' petitions denied access to the Worcester City Council's agenda increased by 715% since the start of 2025.

The sixth and final part of a series on the City of Worcester's response to the DOJ investigation report, covering reform policies adopted in other cities, but won't be considered here.