For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the City of Worcester, here’s what sold for or under $800,000 between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five ...

Where do some shoppers go? Across the border to the town of Shrewsbury, where the tax rate is less than half the rate of Worcester’s. There’s a Whole Foods, Market Basket and Trader Joe’s all ...

Proposal of a community impact fund could go to voters. Measure got full backing by City Council; now moves to committee for review. City now receives money through payment in lieu of taxes agreements ...

The presidents of five private higher education institutions in Worcester sent a letter to the city council expressing concern about a ballot question about forcing them to invest some of their ...

WORCESTER ― As its quest for affordability continues, the City of Worcester has allocated an additional $1.25 million into a fund to incentivize developers to create housing that’s affordable for low- ...

Worcester’s city council on Tuesday formally apologized to Councilor Thu Nguyen for the harm they’ve experienced on the job. Last week, Nguyen announced they’re taking a monthlong hiatus because they ...

As a lifelong Worcester resident and city employee, I had the privilege in my role as commissioner of public works and parks to work with over 20 City Councils and four city managers during my 42-year ...

Outside of Worcester City Hall Tuesday evening, nearly 100 people rallied against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and their recent arrest in Worcester. The protesters gathered on ...