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A federal judge vacates President Trump's inauguration day executive order to suspend all wind power projects indefinitely.
Mass. Lawsuit Ends Federal Suspension of Wind Power Projects
A federal judge vacates President Trump's inauguration day executive order to suspend all wind power projects indefinitely.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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.
Worcester Cowboys Continue Playoff Run 28-7 in Florida Nationals
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.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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.
Millbury Selectman Nick Lazzaro Announces Run for State Rep.
Millbury Selectman Nick Lazzaro will challenge incumbent Rep. Paul Frost to represent the 7th Worcester District at the State House.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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.
Netflix Deal Could be a Catalyst for Film Industry Expansion
The Netflix deal to buy Warner Brothers sent shockwaves across the film industry around the world. It should be seen as an opportunity.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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.
Worcester's 2025 Festival of Lights Begins at 4:30 PM on Dec. 5
WORCESTER - The Festival of Lights, the first night of Worcester's winter light installation, kicks off on Friday, Dec. 5, with a family-friendly event.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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.
Get Your Tickets for Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl
The Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl returns to Worcester's "Restaurant Row" on Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 2 p.m.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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.
Harlem Renaissance Soul and Glamour in Worcester on Dec. 6
A New York City-based jazzy R&B duo brings a Harlem Renaissance experience to a unique venue in Worcester on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:42 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.
Worcester Fire Dept. to Honor Worcester Six on 26th Anniversary
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.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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."
Worcester Pizza Shop Offers Price Paid in Movie 35 Years Ago
A Worcester pizza shop offers a large cheese pizza for the same price Kevin McCallister paid in the 1990 film "Home Alone."
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December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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.
New Mass. Proposed Graduation Requirements Include Testing Opposed by Voters
Mass. new statewide high school graduation standards which includes testing a teacher's union says defies the will of voters.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 13 Patriots Preview vs. the Giants
After a nail biter in Cincinnati last week, the Patriots host the 2-10 Giants in Foxboro on Monday Night Football.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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.
Cyber Attack Brings Down AlertWorcester, Notifications Across the US
The company that provides AlertWorcester and notification apps for many municipalities fell victim to a ransomware attack and data breach.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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.
Champion Worcester Cowboys Hold Fundraiser for Nationals Nov. 30th
The Worcester Cowboys 12U Team won the New England Regional Division 2 Championship and travel to Florida on Nov. 30.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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.
Worcester's Permanent Winter Parking Ban in Effect on Dec. 1
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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 Hearth of the Commonwealth: Online Holiday Recipe Book
ThisWeekinWorcester.com has put together an online recipe book made up submitted recipes from staff, family, friends, and TWIW readers.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 12 Patriots Preview vs. the Bengals
The Patriots predictably rolled over the J-E-T-S last week. See whats in store for the team this week in Cincinnati.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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.
Worcester Cowboys 12 and Under Team Dominates Playoff Opener
The Worcester Cowboys 12 and under team dominated 41-0 in its regional semifinal playoff game. See what's next for the team.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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.
Worcester City Council Escalates its Contempt for Residents
The Worcester City Council continued its assault on resident participation, prohibiting those waiting to comment from speaking on agenda items.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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.
Worcester City Council Leans into Less Resident Access, Contradictions on Drones
Takeaways from the first post-election city council meeting on Tuesday: less resident access and drone contradictions.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Takeaways from the first post-election city council meeting on Tuesday: less resident access and drone contradictions.
A local union representing EMS professionals issued a statement warning of worsening staffing issues at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Worcester EMS Union Warms of UMass Medical Staffing Levels
A local union representing EMS professionals warns of worsening staffing issues at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A local union representing EMS professionals issued a statement warning of worsening staffing issues at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
A 40-year-old man received a guilty verdict from a jury for first-degree murder in the killing of a man in his home in Gardner in 2017.
Gardner Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder for 2017 Homicide
A 40-year-old man received a guilty verdict from a jury for first-degree murder in the killing of a man in his home in Gardner in 2017.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A 40-year-old man received a guilty verdict from a jury for first-degree murder in the killing of a man in his home in Gardner in 2017.
The Mass. Department of Early Education and Care proposes new regulations for early education residential programs, which are now open for public comment.
Mass. New Early Education Regulations for Public Comment
The MAss. Dept. of Early Education and Care proposes new early education residenttial program regulations, now open for public comment.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Mass. Department of Early Education and Care proposes new regulations for early education residential programs, which are now open for public comment.
Old Grumbly's prediction for week 10 was just one point off. This week, the Pats host the lowly Jets.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 11 Patriots Preview vs. the Jets
Old Grumbly's prediction for week 10 was just one point off. This week, the Pats host the lowly Jets.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Old Grumbly's prediction for week 10 was just one point off. This week, the Pats host the lowly Jets.