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During conference championship weekend in the NFL, does Old Grumbly see the Patriots advance to its 12th trip to the Super Bowl?
Old Grumbly Fan's AFC Championship Preview
During conference championship weekend in the NFL, does Old Grumbly see the Patriots advance to its 12th trip to the Super Bowl?
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January 24, 2026 at 4:43 PM
During conference championship weekend in the NFL, does Old Grumbly see the Patriots advance to its 12th trip to the Super Bowl?
St. John's Catholic Church announced today that an emergency shelter will open in Worcester on Friday, Jan. 23, at 5 PM.
Emergency Shelter Opens Today at Worcester Tech High School
St. John's Catholic Church announced today that an emergency shelter will open in Worcester on Friday, Jan. 23, at 5 PM.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:46 PM
St. John's Catholic Church announced today that an emergency shelter will open in Worcester on Friday, Jan. 23, at 5 PM.
The National Weather Service issued two notices today that apply to Worcester County over the weekend beginning Friday, Jan. 23.
NWS: Extreme Cold Friday Night, Heavy Snow Sunday
The National Weather Service issued two notices today that apply to Worcester County over the weekend beginning Friday, Jan. 23.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The National Weather Service issued two notices today that apply to Worcester County over the weekend beginning Friday, Jan. 23.
New City Councilor Dr. Satya Mitra's orders show he expects the Worcester City Council to be functional. He's going to be disappointed.
New Councilor's Requests Highlight Worcester Council's Dysfunction
New City Councilor Dr. Satya Mitra's orders show he expects the Worcester City Council to be functional. He's going to be disappointed.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:04 PM
New City Councilor Dr. Satya Mitra's orders show he expects the Worcester City Council to be functional. He's going to be disappointed.
A court ordered a prediction market website, which the state says offers gambling, to cease doing business in Massachusetts until resolving a lawsuit.
Court Orders Prediction Market Website to Cease Operations in Mass.
A court ordered a prediction market website, which the state says offers gambling, to cease doing business in Massachusetts until resolving a lawsuit.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM
A court ordered a prediction market website, which the state says offers gambling, to cease doing business in Massachusetts until resolving a lawsuit.
An EcoTarium program will enable ten local students to speak live with an astronaut in orbit at the International Space Station in March.
Local Students to Contact International Space Station
An EcoTarium program will enable ten local students to speak live with an astronaut in orbit at the International Space Station in March.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:35 PM
An EcoTarium program will enable ten local students to speak live with an astronaut in orbit at the International Space Station in March.
The third Dead of Winter film festival in Worcester moves to the DCU Center in 2026 on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.
Worcester Horror Film Festival Moves to DCU Center for 2026
The third Dead of Winter film festival in Worcester moves to the DCU Center in 2026 on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The third Dead of Winter film festival in Worcester moves to the DCU Center in 2026 on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.
The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban on Saturday, Jan. 17.
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Worcester Declares Parking Ban on Saturday, Jan. 17
The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban on Saturday, Jan. 17.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The City of Worcester announced a declared parking ban on Saturday, Jan. 17.
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A Leominster man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to depositing a forged tax refund check and then laundering the money.
Leominster Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Money Laundering
A Leominster man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to depositing a forged tax refund check and then laundering the money.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:19 PM
A Leominster man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to depositing a forged tax refund check and then laundering the money.
New Massachusetts regulations aimed at cutting costs for healthcare eliminate the need for some routine and essential services, and streamline the process for others.
New Healthcare Regulations Ends Some Prior Authorizations
New Mass. regulations aimed at cutting costs for healthcare eliminates the need for prior authorizations for some routine and essential services.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
New Massachusetts regulations aimed at cutting costs for healthcare eliminate the need for some routine and essential services, and streamline the process for others.
There are five neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
There are five neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
It's Wildcard Weekend after Old Grumbly finished the year strong. See the preview of the Pats playoff game on Sunday against the Chargers.
Old Grumbly Fan's Wild Card Weekend Patriots Preview vs. the Chargers
It's Wildcard Weekend after Old Grumbly finished the year strong. See the preview of the Pats playoff game on Sunday against the Chargers.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
It's Wildcard Weekend after Old Grumbly finished the year strong. See the preview of the Pats playoff game on Sunday against the Chargers.
Residents are invited to join this discussion on school safety on Sunday, Jan. 11, starting at 1 PM in Worcester.
Join this Community Discussion on School Safety in Worcester
Residents are invited to join this discussion on school safety on Sunday, Jan. 11, starting at 1 PM in Worcester.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Residents are invited to join this discussion on school safety on Sunday, Jan. 11, starting at 1 PM in Worcester.
Mass General Brigham in Somerville and -based Fallon Health announce they are working together to make Fallon part of Mass General Brigham.
Mass General Brigham to Acquire Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham in Somerville and Worcester-based Fallon Health announce plan for the acquisition of Fallon.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Mass General Brigham in Somerville and -based Fallon Health announce they are working together to make Fallon part of Mass General Brigham.
See this list of the top films ever made. By John Keough
The Top Twenty Movies of All Time - According to John
See this list of the top films ever made.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
See this list of the top films ever made. By John Keough
An Uxbridge Police officer died overnight while helping a motorist on Route 146.
43-Year-Old Uxbridge Police Officer Killed on Rt. 146
An Uxbridge Police officer died overnight while helping a motorist on Route 146.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
An Uxbridge Police officer died overnight while helping a motorist on Route 146.
The Worcester City Council announced the appointments by Mayor Joe Petty to the committees of the council.
Worcester City Council Committee Assignments Announced
The Worcester City Council announced the appointments by Mayor Joe Petty to the committees of the council.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The Worcester City Council announced the appointments by Mayor Joe Petty to the committees of the council.
There are four neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
There are four neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
After a blowout win against the Jets and clinching the division championship, the Pats face the Dolphins for the last regular season game.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 18 Patriots Preview vs. the Dolphins
After a blowout win against the Jets and clinching the division championship, teh Pats face the Dolphins for the last regular season game.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
After a blowout win against the Jets and clinching the division championship, the Pats face the Dolphins for the last regular season game.
On the last day of 2025, we look back at the most viewed stories published by This Week in Worcester throughout the year.
The Top Viewed Stories at This Week in Worcester in 2025
On the last day of 2025, we look back at the most viewed stories published by This Week in Worcester throughout the year.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
On the last day of 2025, we look back at the most viewed stories published by This Week in Worcester throughout the year.
A Worcester-based nonprofit organization offers free meals every Monday from 3 PM to 5 PM at its location on Webster Street.
Worcester Nonprofit Offering Free Winter Meals Every Monday
A Worcester-based nonprofit organization offers free meals every Monday from 3 PM to 5 PM at its location at 75 Webster St.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A Worcester-based nonprofit organization offers free meals every Monday from 3 PM to 5 PM at its location on Webster Street.
A big comeback win against the Ravens leads to a chance for the Patriots to sweep their home schedule and clinch their division against the Jets.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 17 Patriots Preview vs. the Jets
A big comeback win against the Ravens leads to a chance for the Patriots to sweep their home schedule and clinch their division against the Jets.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A big comeback win against the Ravens leads to a chance for the Patriots to sweep their home schedule and clinch their division against the Jets.
Work previously done by teams of DOJ attorneys is now heavily reliant on artificial intelligence tools, including in redactions of the Epstein files.
Exclusive: DOJ AI Tools Lead Epstein Files Redactions
Work previously done by teams of DOJ attorneys to is now heavily reliant on artificial intelligence tools, including in redactions of the Epstein files.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Work previously done by teams of DOJ attorneys is now heavily reliant on artificial intelligence tools, including in redactions of the Epstein files.
During a week filled with last-minute shopping and holiday festivities, there are many family-friendly events across Worcester County.
See Local Worcester-Area Events Across Christmas Week
During a week filled with last-minute shopping and holiday festivities, there are many family-friendly events across Worcester County.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
During a week filled with last-minute shopping and holiday festivities, there are many family-friendly events across Worcester County.
A former state senator from Fitchburg pleaded guilty to federal obstruction of justice charges after being convicted of unemployment fraud in 2024.
Former State Senator Pleads Guilty to Federal Obstruction Charge
A former state senator from Fitchburg pleaded guilty to federal obstruction of justice charges after being convicted of unemployment fraud in 2024.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A former state senator from Fitchburg pleaded guilty to federal obstruction of justice charges after being convicted of unemployment fraud in 2024.