Artist experiments allowing buyers to name their own price
September 30, 2011 – 9:56 pm | View Comments

There was nothing unusual about artist Sampson Wilcox selling his art at the annual stART on the Street festival — aside from the fact that he allowed buyers to name their own price.

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McGovern: ‘You can buy food on $3 a day, but not good food’
June 9, 2011 – 5:23 pm | View Comments
McGovern: ‘You can buy food on $3 a day, but not good food’

The Farm Bill may seem like it would have little impact on Worcester, but the bill, which includes food assistance and programs for small farmers may be more relevant than you’d think.

Photo: Jesuit Cemetery
June 8, 2011 – 5:00 am | View Comments
Photo: Jesuit Cemetery

One of the pleasure’s of looking at the world with photographers’ eyes is being privy to the little corners of the world that a wider population knows nothing about.

Worcester businesses say Groupon brings in new customers
June 8, 2011 – 12:25 am | View Comments
Worcester businesses say Groupon brings in new customers

Six months after it’s launch in Worcester, local businesses say Groupon may not bring in a lot of revenue right away, but it is drawing in new customers.

Firewood from quarantined Worcester area found in Maine
June 4, 2011 – 12:07 am | View Comments
Firewood from quarantined Worcester area found in Maine

Although it did not appear to be infested, firewood from Worcester was seized by Maine Forest Service rangers last week, according to the Kennebec Journal and several other news sources.

White pride group attacked at Worcester Public Library
June 3, 2011 – 5:24 pm | View Comments

The monthly meeting of the North East White Pride group at the Worcester Public Library was disrupted last month when between nine and 10 young people reportedly wearing bandanas, hoods or other partial disguises burst into the meeting, assaulted two meeting-goers and then fled.

Vernon Hill residents say they live in fear
June 3, 2011 – 12:03 pm | View Comments

As Worcester Police ramp up their presence following two high-profile gun incidents, residents at the Upsala Street Neighborhood Crime Watch say they’ve been under siege for years. And the biggest question on their minds: What happens when the police leave?

Lt. Gov. Murray talks education and innovation schools
June 2, 2011 – 1:22 pm | View Comments

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray talks with Worcester Wired about innovation schools and the impact of the Education Reform Act signed into law in 2010.

City sends support to Springfield following tornado
June 1, 2011 – 8:13 pm | View Comments

Worcester City Manager Michael O’Brien has authorized six Worcester firefighters to head to Springfield to help that town recovering from tornado damage after a storm front moved through the area.