slides: World Cup Correspondent: Americans Overcome Downpour in Brazil

Friday, June 27, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

We woke up to a downpour that showed no signs of letting up. Quickly, we realized that the water wasn't draining and the flooding was getting worse. In order to hail a cab to the metro, I was standing almost knee deep in water curbside and then out-froggered another fan to get to the cab. On the way to the Metro, our cab was hit by a wave about 8 blocks away from the ocean. I have never been in anything like that.

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Friday Financial Five – June 27, 2014

Friday, June 27, 2014

Dan Forbes, GoLocalProv MINDSETTER™

For the eighth year, CNBC has compiled a list of the most business friendly states. For 2014, the top state is Georgia, which scored in the top three for economy, infrastructure and workforce. Texas came in a number two, topping the list in economy and infrastructure. Rhode Island, struggling as it has in several national rankings, finished in last place. The state is hampered by a high cost of doing business, a struggling economy, and poor infrastructure. Six of the ten best states for education finished 40th or lower, indicating states are educating workers but are unable to retain their employment.

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slides: Dale LePage: Back to the Future and Back Again

Friday, June 27, 2014

Dale LePage, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Many times we have heard that hindsight is 20/20, or if I knew then what I know now. With that in mind I decided to find out “What if?” What if you could go back in time and give advice to your 10-year-old self.

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Worcester Plagued By BB Gun Crime

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Nicholas Handy, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

With a second string of bb gun related crimes in Worcester occurring this year, the city official has an epidemic on its hands. After a string of...

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Cianci Running Again for Mayor of Providence, RI

Thursday, June 26, 2014

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Former Providence, RI Mayor Vincent "Buddy" Cianci filed papers Wednesday declaring his candidacy for Mayor of Providence - as an Independent.

If re-elected, Cianci, a two-time felon, will have served as Mayor over five decades. 

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Attend the Out to Lunch Concert Series With Your WOO Card

Thursday, June 26, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle 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 your friends and family get in on the act as well. WOO Cards make great gifts! Share discounts and special offers at more than sixty area cultural destinations, restaurants, hotels, retailers, transportation providers and more! Best of all–WOO Cards NEVER expire!

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Celtics Select Marcus Smart With 6th Overall Pick in NBA Draft

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Jack Andrade, GoLocal Sports Reporter

The Boston Celtics selected Oklahoma State point guard Marcus Smart with the 6th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

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MA Advocates React to Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Clinics

Thursday, June 26, 2014

GoLocalWorcester News Team

The Supreme Court unanimously voted to strike down a Massachusetts law that would create buffer zones around abortion clinics for protests on...

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Stay, Filet, Play: A Winning Getaway in the Connecticut Woods

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Ann & Michael Martini, GoLocalWorcester Food Editors

We interrupt our normally scheduled round-up to bring you something a little different. When a postcard comes across your desk that reads, simply, "Play. Filet. Stay." it grabs your attention. When you read a little further and see it involves Foxwoods, Lake of Isles golf course and the incredible David Burke Prime steakhouse, you pack your bags immediately.

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Revs Top Rhinos In U.S. Open Cup

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Matt LaPan, GoLocal Worcester Sports Reporter

The New England Revolution took the field for the first time in Providence, R.I. as they hosted the Rochester Rhinos of the USL Pro and came away victorious, capturing a 2-1 win in the fifth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Revs were led by goal scorers Saer Sene and Kelyn Rowe.

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