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Ralph Nader's shot at being elected president Nov. 4 is slim, to say the least. But as the longtime political activist wraps up a marathon campagin across Massachusetts -- which included a stop here in Worceter -- he seems to be looking for something bigger.
For 365 days in 2006, Mike Nyman strode out into the city’s far-flung corners, camera in hand, and found a city of life, a city of not only possibility, but of real present day vitality.
How is it you can build a house in Worcester with no legal access to the street? That's the question a couple on Whipple Street is asking after discovering their home of 30 years is landlocked.
Yelling obscenities at the dumb-ass driver next to you who’s chatting on his cell phone and veering into your lane? City Counselor Rick Rushton would like to give you some relief.
How is it you can build a house in Worcester with no legal access to the street? That’s the question a couple on Whipple Street is asking after discovering their home of 30 years is landlocked.
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Worcester’s own Roger Salloom appears at The Hanover Theatre Jan. 17.
The longest running show in Broadway history comes to Worcester Jan. 23, 24 and 25.
One of the most prestigious symphonies of the Czech Republic will perform at Mechanics Hall in Worcester Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.
Nickelback rolls into town March 5 fresh off their latest album.
If you think Worcester needs government money and programs to revitalize its economy, you may be overlooking a very important local stimlus: fun. Very interesting story on Boston.com about how an area’s “fun” factor — bike trails, fine dining, amenities, etc. — can be major driving forces behind success.
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Tim Russert may be gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your own election score card. Every vote counts, but as we’ve learned from past elections, some state’s votes count more than others — particularly if you’re in a swing state.
Check out this interactive map from 270towin.com. Play political pundit and calculate just what states your favorite candidate needs to win.
The Times & Courier newspaper in Clinton reported last Friday that one of the men on the state’s “most wanted” list of sex offenders turned himself into Clinton District Court last Friday. The man, Shayne M. Sampson, is a former Worcester resident.
You couldn’t have asked for better weather at today’s Columbus Day Parade on Shrewsbury Street, but did the recently passed vendor ordinance put a dent in the number of places you could buy food or water this year?
For anyone following the city’s discussions over the past year to tap into PILOT funds, this week’s Pie and Coffee 508 Podcast is something to listen to. PILOT stands for payment in lieu of taxes and the City Council has been discussing on and off over the past year attempts to get Worcester’s non-profit colleges and universities to “pay up.”
Brendan Melican gives what is quite likely the best and most succinct argument against PILOT. You can find Melican’s comments about 12:40 into the podcast. Melican argues colleges forking over money to …
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