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Worcester declared itself a "sanctuary city" for transgender and gender-diverse people in January. But there are other steps ...
Allowing protesters to have their say makes sense. Allowing them to shut down a public meeting only encourages more protests.
WORCESTER — It was a good night for at-large City Council incumbents Tuesday, with every sitting councilor retaining their seat. Incumbents Kathleen Toomey, Donna Colorio, Thu Nguyen, Mayor ...
Nguyen has attended only one council meeting since mid-January, citing the city’s decision to not pursue an investigation into allegations of transphobia and discrimination within the council.
WORCESTER – South High Community School held its graduation at the DCU Center on June 4. The following students received ...
City Councilors Thu Nguyen and Etel Haxhiaj and School Committee members Sue Mailman and Vanessa Alvarez are among more than 20 Massachusetts elected officials who signed on to the letter.
Also Tuesday, residents also spoke in support of a petition calling for Worcester to recognize April 2 as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day in the city, which the council approved in a 10-0 vote.
Naysayers were Council Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King, District 1 Councilor Jennifer Pacillo, District 4 Councilor Luis A. Ojeda and District 5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj. Councilor-at-Large Thu ...