Worcester News & Weather

School Committee Decisions

• 🔥 Budget Approved: Worcester School Committee approved the $623.8 million budget, shifting $225K from instructional...

Massachusetts' new House bill requires every school and public library—including Worcester's—to adopt formal challenge policies, reinforcing the...

Worcester School Committee approved a $623.8 million budget, up $34.8 million from last year, with no layoffs planned.

• $225,000 shifted from...

The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra marks the 75th anniversary of its free summer concert series at Institute Park, which began on a hot afternoon in...

Environmental groups will launch a summer boycott of Worcester-based Polar Beverages next week, protesting its opposition to expanding Massachusetts'...

A major heat dome is building over the Eastern U.S., bringing dry, hot conditions with widespread 90s and 100s into early July. Worcester residents should prepare for extreme heat, stay hydrated, and limit outdoor time during peak temperatures.

A woman died after driving the wrong way on Route 290 in Northboro, with her car erupting in flames and the other driver hospitalized with serious...

A child fell from a second-floor window on Southold Road around 5 PM and is now stable at a local hospital with bumps and bruises. Worcester police continue investigating.

Police responded swiftly to gunshots on Main Street Wednesday evening, shattering a vehicle's rear window but causing no injuries. The incident at 892 Main St. is now under investigation after a ShotSpotter activation.

• Morning showers possible after 11pm tonight, heaviest north and west of Boston with up to a quarter inch
• Afternoon storms likely 4-9pm Friday...

Multiple projects show Worcester managing rapid expansion across schools, economy, and biotech while addressing resident concerns.

• School...

Public Safety Advisories

• ⚡ Coes Reservoir Treatment: Residents must avoid using water from the northern section of Coes Reservoir on June 25 due...

• Worcester police need help locating missing 14-year-old Ykaro Silva-Costa
• Last seen Tuesday around 4 p.m. on Ascension Street
• 5'2" with dark...

• First-year wrap-up: Brian Allen completed his inaugural year as Worcester Public Schools superintendent
• Strategic progress: District advanced its...

Worcester will rename a section of Mayfield Street as Doug Hannam Way to honor the late volunteer’s 55-plus years with Ted Williams Little League and...

The Silverbacks hit the Marine Corps League at 181 Lake Ave. on June 28 from 2-5 p.m. Local legends Cliff Goodwin and Mike Lynch lead this veteran Worcester crew for a high-energy R&B and rock set ahead of the Sestercentennial.

Worcester officials warn residents to steer clear of the northern Coes Reservoir section today during herbicide application targeting invasive...

The summer kickoff drew over 100 downtown workers and families to Worcester Common for food trucks, local farms, and live music.

• Runs Wednesdays 11...

School Policy Developments

• Screen Time Coalition: Worcester parents formed Worcester for Safe Student Technology and submitted a petition for a...

Weather Impacts

• ⚡ Soaking Rain Monday: Widespread rain is expected to soak Worcester starting Monday afternoon between noon and 3 p.m. with 1 to...