John Edward Keough
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Trying every day to do better than yesterday.
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After a nail-biter in Cincinnati last week, the Patriots host the 2-10 Giants in Foxboro on Monday Night Football.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 13 Patriots Preview vs. the Giants
After a nail biter in Cincinnati last week, the Patriots host the 2-10 Giants in Foxboro on Monday Night Football.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
After a nail-biter in Cincinnati last week, the Patriots host the 2-10 Giants in Foxboro on Monday Night Football.
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The company that provides AlertWorcester and notification apps for many municipalities fell victim to a ransomware attack and data breach.
Cyber Attack Brings Down AlertWorcester, Notifications Across the US
The company that provides AlertWorcester and notification apps for many municipalities fell victim to a ransomware attack and data breach.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The company that provides AlertWorcester and notification apps for many municipalities fell victim to a ransomware attack and data breach.
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The Worcester Cowboys 12U Team won the New England Regional Division 2 Championship and travel to Florida on Nov. 30.
Champion Worcester Cowboys Hold Fundraiser for Nationals Nov. 30th
The Worcester Cowboys 12U Team won the New England Regional Division 2 Championship and travel to Florida on Nov. 30.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Worcester Cowboys 12U Team won the New England Regional Division 2 Championship and travel to Florida on Nov. 30.
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The city's permanent ban is in effect from Dec. 1 to April 30 on emergency arteries, WRTA routes, and streets that are critical to the flow of traffic.
Worcester's Permanent Winter Parking Ban in Effect on Dec. 1
The city's permanent ban is in effect from Dec. 1 to April 30 on emergency arteries, WRTA routes, and streets that are critical to the flow of traffic.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The city's permanent ban is in effect from Dec. 1 to April 30 on emergency arteries, WRTA routes, and streets that are critical to the flow of traffic.
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Looking for last-minute recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Check out the TWIW online recipe book.
The Hearth of the Commonwealth: Online Holiday Recipe Book
ThisWeekinWorcester.com has put together an online recipe book made up submitted recipes from staff, family, friends, and TWIW readers.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Looking for last-minute recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Check out the TWIW online recipe book.
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The Patriots predictably rolled over the J-E-T-S last week. See whats in store for the team this week in Cincinnati.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 12 Patriots Preview vs. the Bengals
The Patriots predictably rolled over the J-E-T-S last week. See whats in store for the team this week in Cincinnati.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Patriots predictably rolled over the J-E-T-S last week. See whats in store for the team this week in Cincinnati.
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The Worcester Cowboys 12 and under team dominated 41-0 in its regional semifinal playoff game. See what's next for the team.
Worcester Cowboys 12 and Under Team Dominates Playoff Opener
The Worcester Cowboys 12 and under team dominated 41-0 in its regional semifinal playoff game. See what's next for the team.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Worcester Cowboys 12 and under team dominated 41-0 in its regional semifinal playoff game. See what's next for the team.
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The Worcester City Council continued its assault on resident participation in city government, prohibiting 13 individuals waiting to comment from speaking on items on the council agenda on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Worcester City Council Escalates its Contempt for Residents
The Worcester City Council continued its assault on resident participation, prohibiting those waiting to comment from speaking on agenda items.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Worcester City Council continued its assault on resident participation in city government, prohibiting 13 individuals waiting to comment from speaking on items on the council agenda on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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Takeaways from the first post-election city council meeting on Tuesday: less resident access and drone contradictions.
Worcester City Council Leans into Less Resident Access, Contradictions on Drones
Takeaways from the first post-election city council meeting on Tuesday: less resident access and drone contradictions.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Takeaways from the first post-election city council meeting on Tuesday: less resident access and drone contradictions.
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The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
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Old Grumbly's prediction for week 10 was just one point off. This week, the Pats host the lowly Jets.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 11 Patriots Preview vs. the Jets
Old Grumbly's prediction for week 10 was just one point off. This week, the Pats host the lowly Jets.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Old Grumbly's prediction for week 10 was just one point off. This week, the Pats host the lowly Jets.
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After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
10 Takeaways from the Worcester 2025 Municipal Election
After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social
A Woodshed On a Vanished Land
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A Woodshed On a Vanished Land
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November 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM
A Woodshed On a Vanished Land
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Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriots' hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 9 Patriots Preview vs. the Falcons
Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriot's hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriots' hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.
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American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.
American Flatbread Launches Free Offer for SNAP Recipients on Nov. 1
American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.
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The City of Worcester announced the United Response Fund on Thursday to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and home heating assistance.
Worcester Announces Fund to Supplement Federal SNAP Cuts
Worcester announces the United Response Fund to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and heating assistance.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The City of Worcester announced the United Response Fund on Thursday to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and home heating assistance.
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Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.
700 UMass Resident Physicians Win New Contract
Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.
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Some Worcester Police officers express cynicism in response to their union, the New England Police Benevolent Association, hiring a non-union vendor for its new website design.
WPD Officers Cynical on Union Using Non-Union Vendors
Some WPD officers express cynicism at their union choosing a non-union vendor for design of the new NEPBA website.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Some Worcester Police officers express cynicism in response to their union, the New England Police Benevolent Association, hiring a non-union vendor for its new website design.
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Former Worcester Mayor and current special interest group CEO Tim Murray resigns from the WRRB board in response to its report on civilian review boards. Murray cites the timing of the report's release, but has always opposed additional police oversight.
Former Mayor Tim Murray Resigns from WRRB Board After CRB Report
Former Worcester Mayor Tim Murray resigns from the board of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau after its report on civilian oversight of police.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Former Worcester Mayor and current special interest group CEO Tim Murray resigns from the WRRB board in response to its report on civilian review boards. Murray cites the timing of the report's release, but has always opposed additional police oversight.
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Editor's statement in response to allegations of supporting a District 3 candidate and election-related text messages with our story linked sent to District 3 voters.
Statement on Recent Article, District 3 Race, Text Messages
Statement in response to allegations of election advocacy, support for a District 3 candidate, and election-related text messages.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Editor's statement in response to allegations of supporting a District 3 candidate and election-related text messages with our story linked sent to District 3 voters.
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In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 7 Patriots Preview vs. the Titans
In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.
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There are two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. The Celtics are Grumbly's team, but he says he does not live in a delusional world.
Old Grumbly Fan's Boston Celtics Season Preview
The two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. While the Celtics are my team, I do not live in the delusional world.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
There are two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. The Celtics are Grumbly's team, but he says he does not live in a delusional world.
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A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a 30-year history of city officials refusing to do so.
WRRB: Worcester Overdue for Long Thwarted Police Oversight
A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a history of refusing to do so.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a 30-year history of city officials refusing to do so.
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In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.
Old Grumbly Fan's Week 6 Patriots Preview vs. the Saints
In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.
thisweekinworcester.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.