Worcester Residents Find Halloween Alternatives After Trick-Or-Treating Is Banned
The city is asking people not to trick-or-treat door-to-door because of the coronavirus risk.
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The city is asking people not to trick-or-treat door-to-door because of the coronavirus risk.
The decision was reached partially because of the city's designation as being at higher risk for transmission of the coronavirus.
She alleges that two police officers pinned her 10-year-old autistic son to the ground with their knees on his neck and legs and broke a bone in his arm.
While local Covid-19 numbers remained under control this summer, it gave the UMass Memorial team time to catch up in building a stockpile for a potential fall surge.
Worcester is one of six communities that just spiked into the high-risk red zone on the state's color-coded map of virus rates.
A Worcester man was hurt Friday afternoon when he crashed a rented Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) into a bridge abutment.
Investigators stopped the search at 85 Harding Street, and evacuated the building when they found what looked like bomb-making materials in the apartment.
A group of students and parents is worried about the air inside of school buildings and how poor circulation could help spread the coronavirus.
City officials said they believe that those who tested positive were people who attended the parties or had close contact with someone who did.
A UMass Memorial doctor who nearly died from the coronavirus is crediting convalescent plasma with saving his life.
Holy Cross is urging anyone who was at the party to get tested right away.
The start of Nili Amir's medical career is happening at the very same place she began her life: UMass Memorial in Worcester.
A large fire on the 1000 block of Main Street in Worcester shut down parts of the street midday on Tuesday.
Red Sox fans have some new gear to pick up.
The Worcester Public Schools system will start the 2020-2021 school year with full remote learning, after a school committee vote Thursday night.
Clark University is moving forward with a plan to reopen its campus, despite a student petition which has gathered hundreds of signatures.
The final beam was lifted into place at Polar Park, future home of the Worcester Red Sox.
Holy Cross students woke up Monday morning to the news that their fall 2020 semester will be shifting to remote online learning because of the coronavirus.
Worcester is favoring a remote start while Boston hasn't released a plan yet.
A 32-year-old Worcester man drowned in Lake Quinsigamond Wednesday afternoon.
Jacob Grice faces multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon, and Amber Gravel is charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
The state is threatening to terminate three nursing homes from the MassHealth program for failures during the pandemic.
Police in Worcester said a Boston man died after a shooting early Monday.
Worcester Police said the man was on the sidewalk of Lincoln Street when he was hit.
Polar got its start in Worcester in 1882.
Most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving, but Our Mom's Place in Raynham is open for special hours with a limited menu, which happens to be free. All the diner asks is that people donate what they can for a good cause.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole was killed by a wrong-way driver in a crash on I-95 in Newbury, Massachusetts on Thanksgiving, police said.
Some people are sharing their gratitude this Thanksgiving because of something they have gone through.
The Bay State Model Railroad Museum in Roslindale is a non-profit that's run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole was killed by a wrong-way driver in a crash on I-95 in Newbury, police said.
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"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving, but Our Mom's Place in Raynham is open for special hours with a limited menu, which happens to be free. All the diner asks is that people donate what they can for a good cause.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
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The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
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Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
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The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.