Lifestyle
Two $100,000 Lottery Prizes Sold at Worcester Supermarket
The winning tickets were sold separately on Sunday and Monday at a Shaw's Supermarket.
Worcester Reviewing Lincoln Square Traffic, Future of Johnson Tunnel Uncertain
City leaders weigh options for aging tunnel as part of broader traffic study in the area.
7 Ice Skating Rinks to Visit in Massachusetts This Winter
From Cape Cod to Worcester, the state offers a variety of indoor and outdoor skating options.
Weather
Worcester Schools Open with 2-Hour Delay
Winter weather conditions prompt schedule change for Wednesday
Coldest day of week with temps in 20s
Monday will be the coldest day of the week with temperatures in the 20s followed by a few days of slush and rain.
Worcester Hit by Blizzard with 16 Inches of Snow, 50 MPH Winds
Plow drivers faced challenging conditions clearing the heavy snowfall and drifts.
Health
Southern Worcester County Has Strong Nursing Workforce
Report finds region has high share of licensed practical nurses and registered nurses
Second Chance's spay/neuter program curbs pet overpopulation
Nonprofit has performed over 95,000 surgeries since 2005 to improve pet health and reduce homeless animals
Planned Parenthood Expands Vasectomy Services in Massachusetts
Offering the procedure on Valentine's Day as demand rises after Dobbs decision
Entertainment
Grace Givertz to preview new album 'Midnight Feature' at Mechanics Hall
The Boston singer-instrumentalist's Club 321 show comes a day before the album's official release.
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.
Crime
Brazilian Man Sentenced for Unlawful Firearm Sales in Worcester
Joao Vitor Dos Santos Goncalves Pimenta sold over a dozen guns without a license.
Worcester Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
Police found suspected crack cocaine and fentanyl in the vehicle during the early morning stop.
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.
