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Clark Alum Donates $6M to Support Arts and Music Initiatives

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Clark University has received a $6 million gift from the late Tina Sweeney. Ms. Sweeney’s gift, a bequest, is "dedicated to fostering broader music-education opportunities here at the University and to establishing music programs, through Clark, that inspire and bring music arts education to children in Worcester, said the University.

DON’T MISS: Free Skating at the Worcester Common Oval on Jan 1st

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Admission to the Worcester Common Oval will be free on New Year’s Day (Jan 1) from 1-6 PM, thanks to sponsorship from The Hanover...

Culture in Central MA: Clinton’s “Windows into Heaven”

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Tucked away in the town of Clinton is one of Central Massachusetts’ hidden gems. Founded in 2006 by a local art collector and industrialist, Gordon...

Chris Horton: 13 Who Made a Difference in 2013

GoLocalWorcester Editors

The Worcester Unemployment Action Group. The Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team. St. John's Church. These are some of the places you might see Horton in action,...

Michael Covino: 13 Who Made a Difference in 2013

GoLocalWorcester Editors

Block 5 and Niche Hospitality guru Covino didn't always set out to take the Worcester restaurant scene by storm. Armed with a masters degree in...

Tina Zlody: 13 Who Made a Difference in 2013

GoLocalWorcester Editors

Co-Founder of stART on the Street, Worcester Arts Council chair, Program and Event Coordinator for the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Clark University, Worcester...

Dale LePage: 13 Who Made a Difference in 2013

GoLocalWorcester Editors

The three-time winner of the Central Massachusetts Entertainer of the Year, LePage isn't just a crooner extraordinaire -- he's both fashionable and cool,...

Jim Polito and Michael Graham: 13 Who Made a Difference in 2013

GoLocalWorcester Editors

Polito's move at the end of last year from WTAG to Boston's FOX 25 marked a big shift for an oftentimes controversial voice in...

Gail Carberry: 13 Who Made a Difference in 2013

GoLocalWorcester Editors

Carberry and Quinsigamond Community College oversaw a big boost for downtown when in February the lease at 18-20 Franklin Street was finalized. Nearly 600 students and 3...

Grace Ross: 13 Who Made a Difference in 2013

$Working to shine a light on infractions made by the nation's biggest banks: Community activist and author Grace Ross.$

GoLocalWorcester Editors

The one-time gubernatorial candidate, community activist, and author of Main Street Smarts, Ross worked to unveil earlier this year that five of the nation&rsquo...

Getting Out: 10 Ways To Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

Michelle Johnstone, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Christmas is over and the excitement of New Year’s Eve will soon be a thing of the past as well. As many people...

Catch First Night Worcester With Your WOO Card

GoLocalWorcester Features Team

The weekend is fast approaching, and GoLocalWorcester brings you the best places to use your WOO Card around town for discounts and WOO Points. Help...

Newport Manners & Etiquette: Kiss Me, Kiss Me Not

Didi Lorillard, GoLocalWorcester Manners + Etiquette Expert

Politely dodging kisses during the holiday flu season, ring etiquette for my significant other? Who was the Grinch who stole my aged aunt's TV?...

Organize + Energize: How Much Money Have You Lost?

Kristin MacRae, GoLocalWorcester Organizing Expert

How much money do you think you wasted this past year due to disorganization? How many times did you go to search for something that...

Moms Can-Do’s: Higgins Armory + More

Michelle Johnstone, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Looking for fun things to do during the week? Creative spots for last-minute outings? Fun events especially for little ones? We'll bring you our 5...

Dear John: Is He Creepy? Or Just Determined?

John Simpson, GoLocalWorcester Advice Columnist

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Dear John: Weird Things Men Do When They Think They’re Alone

John Simpson, GoLocalWorcester Advice Columnist

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Leading in Central MA: Joe Cox, President of the EcoTarium

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Joe Cox brings to the 188-year old EcoTarium, a unique blend of experience and passion in both environmental science and children’s enrichment. Most...

United Way Seeks Proposals For Live United Campaign Programs

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

United Way of Central Massachusetts has released a request for proposals (RFP) aligned with their LIVE UNITED campaign by investing in educational opportunities, supporting strong...

College Admissions: Early Admission Apps Soared for Class of 2018

Cristiana Quinn, GoLocalWorcester College Admissions Expert

Early admission numbers are still being released since many colleges extended deadlines due to Common Application issues this year. Nevertheless, it appears that the predicted...