A couple of weeks before the fire that closed Ben Franklin Bookstore, owner Donald Reid gave Worcester Wired a tour of some of the many interesting historical artifacts in the store.

They may have started out on the slow side, but that was 23 years ago. Today, Slo-Grass can speed up the tempo when they want – and they’ve got a local coffee shop jumping, too.

When Rich Leufstedt’s daughter spotted a unique looking scooter in Amish country, Leufstedt knew he could build his own. Then he built six. Now, he’s launching his own business.

Stuart Esty, also known as Dr. Gonzo of Dr. Gonzo’s Condiments plays and sings Church of Greed.

Greater Worcester Land Trust Executive Director Colin Novick fells a tree while volunteers help clean up the entrance of Cascading Waters.

Noah Bombard explains the purpose behind Worcester Wired.

The Smtihs, who’ve lived in their home for nearly 30 years, discover their home is landlocked and the street in front of them is the backyard for a new duplex development.