11,166 Worcester Residents Have Lost SNAP Food Benefits Since June 2025

Three Out of Four Calls to the State SNAP Agency Went Unanswered in Early 2026 as Advocates Push for More Caseworkers

"Unruly" Crowd Tries To Stop ICE Agents From Detaining Woman In Massachusetts, 2 Arrested

Police said the federal agents had placed the woman under arrest and were attempting to leave, when the crowd tried to stop them.

Worcester Residents Demand Change After Scathing DOJ Report On Police Department

The DOJ's two-year report released a week ago found police "engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of rights."

8 Nurses Sue Massachusetts Hospital, Claiming Retaliation For Complaining About Work Conditions

"We're not able to care for the number of patients they are giving us," said Marlena Pellegrino of the Massachusetts Nurses Association.

Worcester Offers Sign-On Bonus In Struggle To Hire Snow Plow Drivers

As the end of the month approaches, cities and towns in our area report a struggle to hire snow plow drivers.

UMass Memorial Weight Loss Program 'Saved My Life,' Teen Says

"I couldn't walk 100 feet without being out of breath. Now I can go miles and be fine," Lillie said.

5 Tips to Support Your Child's Mental Health

Fred Kaelin, Executive Director of Worcester’s Shine Initiative, Offers Advice to Parents in the Face of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Rally Against Recent Worcester Police Crackdown On Bikes

Groups are rallying in the city to oppose the recent action taken against bicycles in the city.

Worcester Faces: Deborah Beaudry-Bloise

The first in a feature on Worcester area people features this familiar face around the clubs.

Worcester People, You'd All Make a Good Story

Worcester Patch wants to profile local people doing interesting things.

You Ask … Patch Answers

Worcester Patch needs your help to solve town mysteries, and just all-around burning questions.

Worcester People, We Want to Feature You

Worcester Patch wants to profile local people doing interesting things.

Worcester, Help us Out!

We want your best Worcester photo to be our new cover photo on Facebook!

The Lost Ski Areas of Worcester: Residents Recall 3 Slopes From the Past

Do you remember the Speedway Ski Area, or operating ski tows at Hadwen and Green Hill parks?

Worcester Pride: 'Many of Us Wonder Where We are Headed as a Country'

The Worcester-based advocacy group recently released a statement reinforcing its commitment to the community.

LGBT, Immigrant-Friendly Church's Service Centers Around 'Call to Action'

All are welcome to the Hadwen Park Church's 'call to action service.'

Contribution: 'To Compare This Directly to 9-11 is Kind of Crazy'

"To us 'never Trumpers,' this is a horror show. ​​Second, I do admit that some of the comments from liberal friends have been over the top."

Worcester Woman Lost 6 Family Members in Haiti Flood

Hurricane Matthew ripped through Haiti and, in some cases, wiped out entire families - including that of a Worcester woman.

'Big Papi' Cut Featured for Barbershop Grand Opening

This Worcester barber is known for creating images in people's hair, and quickly.

The Best Places to Go for Wings: Mass Foodies

This week, Mass. Foodies tell us where the best places are to get wings of the chicken variety.

Remembering Worcester's 9-11 Victim

This Sunday marks the anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy.

Submit a 'Letter to the Editor' to Worcester Patch

Have an opinion on an issue in town? Patch always welcomes letters to the editor. Here's how to make your voice heard.

5 Quick Shots With: Sarah Cassell

Cassell, mother of two (and a dog), lists her guilty pleasure as "sleeping." Should she feel guilty?

5 Quick Shots With: Greg Byrne

'I told my boss she was being a pain.'

5 Quick Shots With: Rich 'Amazing Dick' Leufstedt

As X-Ray Man, Leufstedt would shoot out ionizing radiation and be able to literally look into people .

5 Quick Shots With: Heather Day

This mom of 'Peter Criss' shares her first kiss details, and feelings on Pokèmon Go.

This Week in Nachonomics: Doritos Taco Explosion

"It's close enough for government work, as they say. Really, I've only heard Stephen King say that."

Let's Hear About Your Small Business in Worcester

We'd love to feature your local, small business.

'Are They Going to Walk in My Place with a Bomb?'; Club Owner, Entertainer on Orlando Tragedy

The owner of Worcester's only gay club, and entertainer/personality Dale LePage speak on the tragic shooting.

At the Table With Chef Forman from Deadhorse Hill

Chef Jared Forman talks about his history, the beauty of basting a ribeye, and cooking for the Clintons, Jimmy Fallon and Michael Keaton.

At the Table With Executive Chef Rose-Ellen Padavano

Padavano made white linguini with clam sauce for 'Big Pussy' from the Sopranos once, and he was crazy about it.

WARL Shelter Stories: Tori Loves to Lay in the Sun

Tori is one of the many adorable, lovable animals available for adoption at the Worcester Animal Rescue League.

Let's Hear About Your Small Business in Worcester

We'd love to feature your local, small business.

Worcester Delivery: 10 Best Delivery Restaurants

Too cold? Too lazy? Had a few drinks and can't drive? Here are the best places around for delivery.

5 Best Chinese Food Restaurants Around Worcester

With the recent passing of the Chinese New Year, here are the five-best Chinese food restaurants in Worcester.

The Top 10 Diners in Massachusetts

Big omelets, home fries, meatball grinders, Yankee pot roasts. Where's the best place to belly up to a diner counter in the Bay State?

Let's Hear About Your Small Business in Worcester

We'd love to feature your local, small business.