Worcester Schools Closed for Second Day as Blizzard Hits Massachusetts
A major winter storm has brought over a foot of snow to the Worcester area, prompting school and municipal building closures.
Southern Worcester County Has Strong Nursing Workforce
Worcester Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
Weather
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.

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
Lifestyle
Worcester Restaurants Week Returns for Winter
Over 30 eateries offering special prix fixe menus

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.
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.