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Worcester Sharks Kicks Off 2011
As we get ready for the Worcester Sharks 2011 -2012 season the organization is giving away prizes leading up to opening night. In what they are calling Sharktober the team is giving away a prize daily for those who follow them on Twitter and Facebook. As is usually the case they will follow up with […]
Worcester’s Denis Leary’s Impact
It is surprising that we have not had the chance to write too much about Denis Leary since he is one of Worcester’s own. Truthfully is that as a comedian he sometimes can rub people the wrong way. Whether you are a fan or not it is undeniable that he has made a significant impact […]
Worcester Ecotarium Partipating in Free Museum Day
This summer our family was able to visit Worcester’s Ecotarium for the first time. We didn’t quite know what to expect since it is a bit of a mix between park and science museum. Our kids got a big kick out of the bubble display and the displays regarding the animals and their environments. It […]
BBJ Ranks Worcester Top Job Market
Many naysayers may be surprised that Worcester ranked 3rd on the Boston Business Journals – BizJournals.com ranking of the top job markets in the second quarter of 2011 but I am not surprised. Worcester continues to have the same ingredients that make Boston as successful as it is. Boston was ranked number one in this […]
Worcester Common the Place to Be this Summer
The Worcester Common is the location of many great Worcester traditions. The Worcester Common Concert Series otherwise know as the “Out to Lunch” series started up again today. The series has been going on the last couple of years and is so popular that it has been extended to 10 Fridays. They take place from […]
Enjoying Bruins Stanley Cup Playoffs
Having our own hockey team we get a chance to enjoy some good hockey closer to home with the Worcester Sharks but there is no denying that the Boston Bruins being in the NHL playoffs is just as exciting for local Central Massachusetts hockey fans. Even more exciting since they finally made it into the […]
Worcester Area Memorial Day 2011
It looks like this Memorial Day Weekend for 2011 is going to be good weather for a change. The Worcester Telegram had a couple of good videos on Memorial Day. The first shows the meaning of the holiday that may sometimes be lost as we focus on the unofficial kickoff of the summer. Sadly the […]
Worcester Rocks as Featured Video
This post features Worcester Rocks the video that highlights so much of the Worcester attractions that make it a great place not only to go to college but to live.
Worcester’s Becker College to Lead the Way for MassDigi
This week Lieutenant Governor Murray announced the official kickoff of the Massachusetts Digital Institute whose purpose will be to promote the growing video gaming industry in Massachusetts. The organization otherwise know as MassDigi will be spearheaded by our own Becker College that is ranked in the top 10 for it’s video game design program. The […]
UMass Medical to Lead New England in HealthExchange Development
UMass Medical won an Early Innovator Grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services(HHS). The significant grant of $35.6 million is to be used to develop a new online healthcare exchange system where both consumers and small businesses can shop and buy into health plans that are best for them. Based on the […]
Worcester Tornadoes Will Miss Gedman and Peterman
When I first heard the news that Rich Gedman was leaving the Worcester Tornadoes I have to say I was pretty sad. Having such a popular local figure like Gedman as coach of the Tornadoes definitely had it’s advantages. Having Peterman leaving also within the last couple of months also is a downer. We’ve written […]
Worcester Struggles With More Snow
As Worcester and Massachusetts residents struggle with where to put all the snow we have to take a step back and laugh. If you don’t laugh you are going to cry and as New England residents we just can’t do that. My sister sent the picture posted on this article. I have to say not […]
Worcester Holiday Pops at Mechanics Hall
This weekend my husband and I are going to the Holiday Pops Concert this weekend at Worcester’s renowned Mechanics Hall. This will be my first time so I am very excited not only to attend the concert but to visit Mechanics Hall. There is something about old, classical buildings that have always attracted me. It […]
Worcester Common Lights Will Shine Tonight
The annual Worcester Festival of Lights takes place this evening at Worcester Common. No the picture isn’t one from Worcester Common, I hope to get one this year. The picture does show a tree lighting event that has been a tradition throughout the United States as a symbol of the Holiday Season. The Worcester Tree […]
Enjoying the ThanksGiving Season in Central Mass
As Central Massachusetts gets ready to celebrate Thanksgiving there is plenty to do for those who want to get out early. This weekend on Saturday November 2oth from 9am to 11am The Town of Grafton is holding it’s annual Great Turkey Treasure Hunt. In exchange for giving a donation of canned goods for the Grafton […]
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