NEW: Bay State Adds 7500 Jobs in May
Preliminary employment figures for May 2012 show 7,500 jobs were added in Massachusetts during the month, for a total of
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In Case You Missed It: Worcester’s Most Fashionable Men + Women
"In Case You Missed It," GoLocal's Saturday feature, puts the week's top stories in one easy place for you to review and read. Check out what dominated the news cycle this week in Central Massachusetts and get all the details with these easy links.
Julia Steiny: EVERY Kid Wants a Dad In His or Her Life
Education Contributor Julia Steiny has advice for Dads in honor of Father's Day.
Will Warren, Brown Debate in Central Mass?
U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger, Elizabeth Warren, have left Central Mass out in their ongoing dispute
Read MoreDr. Ravi Perry: Worcester Needs to Keep Its College Graduates in the City
According to a new Brookings Institution study, Worcester ranks 25th in a list of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the
Read MoreWorcester School Budget’s Winners and Losers
The new $286.2 million Worcester school budget, reached when the City Council added $1.7 million to the original proposal,
Read MoreNEW: Governor Announces $26.8 Million for MA Communities
Governor Patrick announced $26.8 million to aid local communities. Many Central Mass. towns benefited, with extra funding
Read MoreWorcester County Gets an “F” for Air Pollution
The American Lung Association gave Worcester County an “F” for having high levels of air pollution, an issue that iis
Read MoreBe Like Brit Partners Raise $5000
Thanks to a joint promotion of Bay State Savings Bank, Spencer Furniture, Palley Advertising and WXLO, the Be Like Brit
Read MoreWorcester Employee Payroll Stacked with $70K-plus Salaries
In 10 major city departments, 789 full-time employees are taking home at least $70,000 or more a year in salary.
StART on the Street Delivers City’s Biggest Arts Event
This year, the biggest arts festival in Central Mass took it to the Canal District, bringing over 150 artists and craft
Read MoreWorcester Mayor Orders Plan for Easier Road Use
Mayor Joseph M. Petty wants to improve signage and the use of the Route 146/ Blackstone River Parkway and Quinsigamond
Read MoreHundreds Meet to Discuss Pollution and Poverty
Hundreds gathered at Clark University for the New England Environmental Justice Summit to discuss pollution and poverty.
Worcester Cops Outnumbered as ‘Phish Heads’ Bring Party to City
Raucous and at times uncontrolled partying outside the DCU Center before two concerts last week created moments of chaos
Read MoreThe Checks and Balances of Legally Owning a Firearm
The lawful possession of firearms is one of the most contentious issues in Massachusetts.
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