Worcester News & Weather

• Flash flood warning in effect until 10 a.m. for Northern Worcester County due to heavy rain.
• 1-2 inches have already fallen, with rates of 1-2...

Worcester welcomes its first half marathon in a decade with The Mass Half in spring 2027.

• United Way leads: The nonprofit launches the event to...

The Mass. Central Rail Trail's West Boylston section runs through woodland above the Quinapoxet River, offering a scenic spot for walking and biking. Residents can explore this local trail for fresh air and nature close to home.

Over 3,300 cyclists launched the Pan-Mass Challenge from Worcester this weekend in the event's 47th year, joining thousands more to support...

• Flash flooding risk highest in Southern Worcester County from early Monday morning through late night
• Isolated severe storms possible 2-8 p.m....

Worcester's city council is examining youth nicotine addiction and vaping after the Board of Health eased some tobacco retailer rules, with Councilor...

Three years after city approval for 163 apartments and retail at 5 Salem Square, the downtown lot remains vacant with no building permits filed....

A 26-year-old man was ejected and killed in a head-on crash on Route 146 in Uxbridge after one vehicle crossed the grassy median. The victim’s...

Kofi Kinaata brings his Fante rap sound to Worcester tonight in a sold-out performance at Noamesco Bar & Lounge. The Ghanaian artist takes the stage with Borga's Band from 6 PM to 1:30 AM.

Current conditions and extended tools give residents a full picture:

• Today: Mostly cloudy, high 84°F/low 67°F with RealFeel 89°
• Details: 51% humidity, good air quality, low UV at 2
• Resources: 10-day forecast and maps available for weekend and beyond

Worcester hosts the Pan-Mass Challenge starting line for the first time at Holy Cross, where thousands of riders launched their ride to raise $79 million for Dana-Farber, capped by a Bruce Springsteen message.

Worcester police arrested 48-year-old Robert McMahan at Peace Park after finding a loaded ghost gun and suspected fentanyl in his backpack during a...

Worcester saw 4-6 inches of rain this week, shattering a nearly 50-year daily record on Wednesday.

• Friday: Mostly sunny, high 80° with late storm...

Violent crime and property crimes both declined in Worcester during early 2026, yet arrests rose according to local crime data.

Coes Pond is open again for swimming, fishing and boating after tests showed cyanobacteria levels have dropped to safe levels. The pond had been closed since July 22; a treatment is set for Monday so avoid the water until Tuesday.

• Wednesday record: Worcester measured 4.56 inches of rain, breaking a 46-year daily record for July 29.
• Thursday continuation: Light to moderate...

Holy Cross is hosting the Pan-Mass Challenge start in Worcester for the first time, welcoming over 2,700 riders and volunteers.

• Major fundraiser:...

• Rosie Fayard appointed executive director of Worcester Educational Development Foundation with over 15 years in nonprofit fundraising
• Previously...

• Flood Watch remains in effect through Wednesday evening for Worcester, with flash flooding most likely during the morning commute
• Rainfall totals...

A 21-year-old Worcester man, Hermes Mariano Almonte Villar, drowned July 25 while swimming at the popular Rock Dam area in the Connecticut River near...