Worcester Declares Winter Weather Emergency: Parking Ban, School Closures
The city is expecting 18 to 31 inches of snow, along with strong winds that could create blizzard-like conditions.
Second Chance's spay/neuter program curbs pet overpopulation
Worcester Restaurants Week Returns for Winter
Weather
Worcester Schools Delayed 2 Hours Due to Cold
Frigid temperatures prompt late start for students on Monday

Worcester Prepares for Winter Storm
City to open warming center, enact parking ban as snow, cold weather expected
Extreme Cold Closes Worcester Schools, Causes Commuter Rail Delays
Wind chills could drop as low as 20 degrees below zero, leading officials to cancel classes and issue safety warnings.
Lifestyle
Worcester Museum Showcases Armor Collection
WAM boasts the second-largest armor collection in the U.S.

Seven Places to Ice Skate in Massachusetts This Winter
From Cape Cod to Worcester, the state offers indoor and outdoor rinks for all to enjoy.
Assumption University Partners with JSTOR for Digital Preservation
University selects JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services to manage, preserve, and share digital collections
Crime
Worcester Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Children In The Car
Police say the man had an outstanding warrant from Florida and provided a false identity.

Worcester man charged with OUI, child endangerment in Southborough
Suspect had outstanding warrant, provided false identity to police during traffic stop
Police Seek Suspect in $15K Worcester Purse Theft
Surveillance video shows individual stealing designer handbags from consignment store.
Entertainment
Venue Cancels Gig After Backlash Over Controversial Singer
Michale Graves decided not to travel to the UK for the scheduled performance.

Jazz Gigs Abound in West Midlands This Week
Music fans have plenty of options to enjoy jazz, funk, and soul performances in the region.
The Village Worcester Celebrates Bob Marley's Birthday
21st annual event features live music, trivia, Jamaican food, and family crafts.
Business
Southborough clinical research firm names new CEO
Veristat promotes Kim McLean Boericke to lead the company as CEO

Lifeward Granted Temporary Nasdaq Delisting Extension
Medical device maker misses compliance deadline but gets 180 more days to regain $1 minimum share price
Engineering Firm Expands Worcester Footprint, Grows Workforce
TEC, Inc. moves to new office space in Mercantile Center to accommodate team growth.