“I don’t care if people think it’s real or fake, as long as they come to the show and have fun and be respectful.” Drew Cordeiro, whose Beyond Wrestling hosts matches at the White Eagle every other...

The WooSox welcomed back the super-popular Ryan Fitzgerald on Saturday to say "farewell" with a bunch of sponsored events before he heads to the Kansas City Royals

WORCESTER – The Worcester Guardian, the city’s new independent nonprofit digital news organization, has announced its founding board of directors.

The Worcester Guardian, a new nonprofit independent news organization, is hiring freelance journalists with a strong interest in community news.

Defenseman Connor Welsh has beat the odds and made it all the way to the Double A level of pro hockey, first with the Trois-Rivieres Lions and now with the Worcester Railers.

Charlene Arsenault, a veteran journalist with nearly 30 years of experience, has been named the first editor of the Worcester Guardian, a new independent, free, nonprofit digital news organization.

Coach Benji Borrero, a 1997 Burncoat graduate, came back to lead his alma mater this season after coaching at North High for the past two years. His impact has been immediate.

Listen to the latest news and talk on Radio Worcester. Get local, state, and national news as well as talk radio shows.

The Worcester Guardian talks with a WPI physics professor about the significance of the solar eclipse that is headed our way

“The most prevalent negative impression of Worcester is the perception that the city is unaffordable. While I don't think we've reached a point of no return, addressing housing affordability is...

The project involves redeveloping the building at 16 Salisbury St. into 16 apartments and constructing an additional five-story building with 64 apartments

Provided they get approval, Worcester bars and restaurants will be able to offer bottle service to patrons

Paul Saucier was named interim police chief on Sept. 1, the same day former Chief Steven Sargent announced his retirement. While interim chief, he said he's pushing for more transparency in the WPD,...

Take a glimpse into the career of the man who’s been waking up Worcester for the past 25 years

The restaurant has been closed since Jan. 2, according to staff

The market relocated to the Canal District last year, and had reopened in September

There's still room for independent bookstores, a proven by these two Worcester gems

The Railers have added to the list of pro hockey’s widespread family connections. That list now includes a Hungarian couple. The local half is Worcester defenseman Zsombor Garat. His wife, Fanni...

The administration said students who gave feedback on the updated policy on cell phone and earbud use in the Worcester schools pushed for stricter guidelines than some of the adults.

First elected mayor in 2012, Petty received 10,687 votes, followed by Khrystian King with 5,877, Donna Colorio with 2,912, Bill Coleman with 1,009 and Guillermo Creamer Jr. with 950.

The Creedon family has confirmed the sale of the Worcester Bravehearts

The city will be celebrating with events at Worcester Public Library and the Worcester Senior Center

In addition to accepting tax-deductible donations, the Guardian can now tap into additional funding sources, including businesses and philanthropic organizations who value the importance of indepen...

Candidates for Worcester district councilor jumped in the ring at Mechanics Hall Wednesday to throw punches over issues that ranged from tax rates to homelessness to traffic to public safety to...

Condolences roll in for the beloved former mayor and radio show host

Councilor At-Large Khrystian King is requesting the policy, specifically with homeless shelters in mind

ASM Global, a private management company of the DCU Center, is expanding its college scholarship options for 2024

American Antiquarian Society just announced its winter program schedule, and it includes some amazingly interesting presentations and events

It's bittersweet for the Creedons, as they hand the keys over to a new family in charge of the Worcester Bravehearts

The Burkett Majors Little League All-Star softball team led the parade while carrying their District 4 and state championship banners

The founder of Broadway Worcester remembers Chita Rivera, Latina trailblazer and star of "West Side Story" who died on Jan. 30 at the age of 91

Joy of Music Program instructors have been going to WCA classrooms once a week for the semester to teach students songs

The dashboard provides data on the population of the schools and their catchment zones

It's looking like seven starters for Boston's opening day game could include former WooSox players—eight if PawSox alum are included in the mix. The Worcester Red Sox kicks off its season away at...

While there were no KOs at Wednesday night's debates, there were a few upper cuts and jabs

The popular juice bar expands to the Canal District

The Worcester City Council meeting Tuesday was the last for departing District 1 Councilor Sean Rose and District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera

The Worcester Guardian, a new nonprofit independent news organization, is hiring freelance journalists with a strong interest in community news.

Telegram & Gazette Executive Editor Michael McDermott announced the decision in a letter from the editor Friday. The move removes more than 20,000 copies from hundreds of locations.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced in a press release this week that it's establishing the Worcester Guardian, an independent, free, nonprofit digital news organization.

The Worcester City Council is scheduled to meet Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

A Worcester Guardian contributor immerses themselves in the city's diverse noodle scene, showcasing some of the top eateries dishing out the finest ramen, soba, and more. Exploring Worcester's noodle...

"Every fiber of my body pulled me back to this game. I thought about it every day”

The new campaign aims to curb distracted driving, especially related to the use of cell phones

Four of the new members elected to Worcester's American Antiquarian Society live in central Massachusetts

After a considerable hiatus, the prestigious award has returned, recognizing a prominent lawyer in the city who has made significant contributions

Ten Worcester Public Schools alumni are walking the stage with fellow WPI graduates on Friday as the first cohort of the college's mentoring program

While battle lines are often drawn in the sand with players at rival schools competing against each other during the inter-high football season, the rugby team has found a way to put those differen...

At the start of the year, Jimmy and Pauline Yantsides celebrated their 50th year of owning the Kenmore Diner, just before they sold it to a good friend

These turtles are taking part in the oldest freshwater turtle headstart project in existence

Lucchino died on Polar Park’s fourth Opening Day. He served as the WooSox’s principal owner, then sold the franchise to Diamond Baseball Holdings late last year.

In a true example of neighbors helping neighbors, Worcester is home to several community refrigerators from which people can get food, or add food

The popular downtown club and restaurant closed many years ago. New owners renewed the liquor license, but haven't reopened

For another week, discussion over the rollout of Worcester's new rental property registry took center stage at Worcester City Council's meeting

EMS Dispatcher John Cappe walked the callers through CPR on the phone until police officers, firefighters and EMS workers arrived, ultimately getting Andy MacIsaac’s heart to beat again

More than a thousand students don caps and gowns on Friday at the DCU Center for Quinsig's 59th commencement ceremony

Worcester’s got a whole lot of events and activities to choose from, from a Stones tribute to wrestling to a horror festival. Each week, the Worcester Guardian highlights some stuff you may want to...

Gov. Maura Healey spoke at a sold-out breakfast Thursday morning for business leaders and city officials, discussing issues around housing and the economy

Coyotes can be spotted “all over the city,” but there’s no predicting where they will turn up. As woods are cleared for more development on the city’s outskirts, the coyote population has increased....

Injuries, under-performance and transactions led to a less-than-stellar season from the Worcester hockey squad. But coaches aren't dwelling. As the season opens this weekend, the idea is to "get rid...

“I would describe Worcester Public Schools (WPS) as a robust urban school system. Like many urban districts, it has faced funding challenges, leading to staff and resource shortages. However, the...

The WRRB had an Artificial Intelligence expert speak at its annual meeting Monday

The races for District 2 and District 5 saw the most fundraising, with the candidates bringing in more than $46,000 and nearly $70,000, respectively

The former Worcester superintendent said her election to the school committee showed people don't want progressive people that are "going down the wrong path."

The Worcester Guardian launched about three months ago. Now, as we close out 2023, we're checking in with our growing number of readers, reminding you that our lines are open

"‘Random Thoughts from a Curmudgeon’ is mostly about growing old uncomfortably. It is my fifth collection of semi-amusing poems and essays.”

The Worcester restaurant starts operating as a bakery during the morning hours in the coming months

Mezcal Tequila Cantina is headed over to the big building on East Central Street that was recently the 99 Restaurant, and the Aku-Aku back in the day

It is impossible to imagine that Diamond Baseball is not, or has not been, in the conversation given that it has bought 26 teams in three years. In 2023 alone, the company has purchased 11 teams

A month-long study was conducted to see how responsive city officials and departments are to queries, complaints and other requests for info through the city's official website

Skate to Success has been happening since 2017 at the Ice Center. Each week during hockey season one or two schools, depending on the size of the classes, come in for one of two skating sessions

Worcester county’s got loads to offer, especially on the weekend, in terms of stuff to do. Each week, the Worcester Guardian highlights some events you may want to jot on the calendar, and go to

Worcester County Insights is a collaborative venture to deliver up-to-date data on pivotal indicators influencing the community's well-being

The Bean Counter Bakery Cafe, which has two locations, is celebrating the grand re-opening of its original Highland Street home this week

This NHL player's grandfather helped start the Worcester IceCats. Plus, one of his coaches was a player on the Worcester Sharks. Worcester hockey connections are endless

Born and raised in New Hampshire, Railers defenseman Brendan Robbins loves to get up in the mountains as much as loves the ice

Owner Larry Lucchino moved the Red Sox minor league team to Worcester in 2021 and signed a 35-year lease with the city. Now, he's indicating he's looking to sell, and president Charles Steinberg...

Worcester artist Eamon Gillen has been working on the mural on Hotel Vernon since mid-August; it features three-deckers and scenes from the city he keeps coming back to after moving to other parts of...

Shop local. Get unique presents. Here's a list of lots of Worcester places to patronize on Small Business Saturday

“I prefer not to go back at this time,” said aspiring hockey player Andrei Bakanov. “It’s hard to predict what would happen.”

There’s a whole lot to do in Worcester this weekend. Here are our picks

City manager's FY2025 proposed budget passes quietly to committee, while new rental property program continues to spark controversy

In the city's last election, a little more than 16.5% voted, and officials hope to beat that number. Take a look at the races, where and when to vote, and candidate profiles.

Despite Worcester County having the most farms of any in Massachusetts, the city itself faces elevated levels of food insecurity

This canine and his handler, Officer Chris Morse, spent weeks of training to ready themselves for the job

In the matter of cups, Calder may be a rookie but he already has one. After he finished his college career at Penn State last year he was signed by the Florida Everblades

"Growing up in and out of foster care and youth programs, people tell you who you’re going to be and that none of it is good"

How many revenue-generating events has the city hosted? How often is the commission meeting? City Manager Eric Batista is asking the council to transfer oversight of Polar Park to the Department of...

Worcester county has a big box of goodies to open this weekend. The Worcester Guardian highlights some events you may want to consider attending over the weekend

The Worcester Guardian, the city’s nonprofit, independent news organization, is partnering with Worcester State University to expand local news coverage, create student internships and strengthen the...

The purpose of the gathering is to engage residents of Worcester, particularly those who have experienced issues or inequalities in the digital space

The District 1 councilor said he’s heard rumors that he plans to run for mayor, but he said they are not true. He won’t rule out a return to politics at some point, however.