Tom Marino

WORCESTER – The Worcester Regional Research Bureau (WRRB) released a report requested by the City of Worcester on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, titled “Overdue for Civilian Oversight: A Pathway for Lasting Police Reform.” The report issued a recommendation that the city create a civilian review board as an independent oversight mechanism for the Worcester Police Department.

WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department continues to seek the location of Karen Solomon, 58, of Worcester, in connection with the death of her husband, Worcester Police officer Kurt Solomon, 57.

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A historic eight-sided home on Plantation Street in Worcester is for sale.

Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier says that a body recovered in the area of Coes Pond is believed to be that of Karen Solomon, 58.

Provide your ideas an input for the development of the former RMV office in Worcester at 611 Main St.

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey announced on Friday, Aug. 28, funding to improve community health across the state with $17.9 million in grants to 31 organizations.

Primary election day preliminary results on Tuesday, Sept. 1, saw 18,238 voters cast ballots in the City of Worcester, representing 15.2 percent of the 119,806 registered voters in the city. The following totals represent only those ballots cast in Worcester.

An EcoTarium program will enable local students to speak live with an astronaut in orbit at the International Space Station in October.

WORCESTER — Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) will offer on-site help for residents seeking to seal past eviction records at two upcoming Community Day events.