Sarah Connell Sanders

Seventh-graders at Burncoat Middle School made a short film called "Voices." The film focuses on middle school students' mental health needs.

Columnist Sarah Connell Sanders gives Gen Alpha writers a platform to share what's important to them, in their own word.

Sarah Connell Sanders Special to Worcester Magazine When Orville Peck announced his three rules for the Newport Folk Festival , I assumed the third one wouldn't apply to me.

James Lynch may be busy playing guitar with the Dropkick Murphys, but he still lives right here in Worcester.

Gaslight Anthem's Alex Rosamilia may be from Jersey, but he's got some Worcester roots ... as well as a ove for a good book.

Cape Cod’s best kept secret is its “second summer”—the quiet post Labor Day stretch when bridge traffic slows and the beaches clear out.

Cape Cod’s best kept secret is its “second summer”—the quiet post Labor Day stretch when bridge traffic slows and the beaches clear out. This approved autumn itinerary includes loads of family and dog friendly activities, as well as a few intimate locales for couples looking to getaway. Last fall, I created a bingo card with all of the options and let my toddler add a sticker whenever we visited one of our destinations. We can’t wait to continue the tradition this year.

A handful of Central Mass restaurants are encouraging guests to raise a glass with intention this October.

The first time I set foot in the UMass Memorial Maternity Center it was 2 a.m., 21 days before my expected due date. I was petrified, but I quickly realized that I had entered a space where compassionate care thrives around the clock. While the rest of Worcester slept, the Maternity Center pulsed with the thrill of new life.

I get so much joy out of curating thoughtful gift recommendations for the holidays every year. I tried to highlight thoughtful options for a variety of ages and interests, but as always, these are simply my personal suggestions. Once again, I encourage readers to shop local and support the small businesses that make Worcester unique.