Article Archive for September 2009
Let’s face it if you are not from Worcester you may not know about World Smile Day. Yes it is a “holiday” that takes place every 1st Friday of October since 1999. The …
If you are a plane buff or even just an admirer of history you are in for a treat. The Wings of Freedom Tour is in Worcester’s Regional Airport for a couple of days.
The tour …
At the end of July we reported that Worcester Real Estate was on the up trend. We are happy to report that the improvement in real estate prices is continuing for both Worcester and the …
Have you visited Mount Wachusett lately? Ski Season isn’t here yet but Wachusett stays pretty busy on the “offseason”. This weekend they are holding their 19th annual KidsFest festival. This is a great event for …
Smithsonian Magazine is sponsoring free countrywide museum day this Saturday, September 26th. You will be able to get a free admission card for you and a guest to many of Massachusetts best museums, including most …
Yesterday the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences opened their new $10 million academic center in Worcester. The new building next to the DCU center is another step in the expansion that MCPHS has …
The Holy Cross Crusaders were not phased by Harvard’s initial 79 yard drive to score the first touchdown of the game. Dominic Randolph calmly brought his team down the field directing traffic like a wily …
Clark University President John Bassett announced he will be resigning from his position in July 2010. John Bassett has not only elevated Clark University’s stature as an academic institution he also has shown a true …
Genzyme has officially started construction on a facility based in Northborough. This is good news for the area because it most likely will mean new jobs. The project already is bringing jobs for construction workers …
Governor Patrick’s announcement naming Worcester native Jeffrey Mullan as head of Massachusett’s new transportation department was not a surprise. Mr. Mullan has been bopping around since joining the Patrick administration filling in as needed. Having …
WOOphoria is coming to Worcester this Sunday, September 20th. No it isn’t a play, it’s a celebration put on by the Worcester Cultural Coalition in honor of 10 years of “creative city-making”. The …
If you had asked realists in Worcester a few weeks ago whether there was hope the Tornadoes would be in the Championship Series you might have gotten a few laughs. The Tornadoes struggled at …
This past Wednesday the USDA issued a press release announcing $89 million for projects across the US, including Worcester. The $4.5 million will be used to plant trees around the Central Massachusetts areas that …
This Sunday the annual Pet Rock Festival is taking place at Worcester’s Quinsigamond Community College starting at noon. If you have never heard of it before you may ask yourself is it “Pet Rock” Festival …
This month Governor Patrick announced the beneficiaries for the Clean Energy Workforce Development Grants. Blackstone Valley Vocational School District in Upton is one of six organizations to receive grant money. According to the press release …
