16+ hour, 40+ min ago   (633+ words) An internal investigation is examining whether officers followed department policies and whether the longtime councilor, who chairs the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, received preferential treatment after a Sept. 2 crash Toomey struck an unoccupied vehicle on Harrington Way shortly after…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (502+ words) The largest energy-efficiency grant Worcester has received for a single school replaces aging heating equipment at City View Discovery School and fund improvements aimed at air quality, comfort and energy use A Worcester elementary school still relying on heating equipment…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (725+ words) Ed Markey won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary and Mike Minogue captured the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday, while results remained incomplete in two contested Worcester-area House races Markey also dominated the early vote in Worcester. With 48 of the city’s 62 precincts…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago   (538+ words) The new Community First Partnership grant will extend Worcester’s Smart Energy Advice program, which has reached more than 1,000 people and helped more than 450 low- and moderate-income households since 2023 A city program that helps residents lower energy costs and navigate an…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (424+ words) Massachusetts opioid-related overdose deaths fell below 1,000 in 2025 for the first time in more than a decade as UMass Memorial prepares to honor lives lost at its annual Worcester ceremony Massachusetts opioid-related overdose deaths fell below 1,000 last year for the first…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (64+ words) The Worcester Guardian Two Fairlawn workers discovered the body Monday afternoon, ending a nearly weeklong search; Worcester Police… Visiting hours are Tuesday and a funeral Mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Angels… The aviation industry veteran succeeds longtime airport…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (65+ words) The Worcester Guardian Two Fairlawn workers discovered the body Monday afternoon, ending a nearly weeklong search; Worcester Police… Visiting hours are Tuesday and a funeral Mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Angels… The aviation industry veteran succeeds longtime airport…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (415+ words) Visiting hours are Tuesday and a funeral Mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Angels Church, with parking restrictions and traffic delays expected on Main Street Funeral services have been scheduled for Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, the 31-year department…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (547+ words) Authorities were searching the area around Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital Monday afternoon, nearly a week after Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at his home (This story is being updated as information becomes available) A significant police presence converged…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1093+ words) Worcester officials are telling residents to avoid the Coes Pond area as the search continues for the wife of Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon, who was found dead Tuesday Worcester officials closed parks and recreational areas surrounding Coes Pond on…...