Monthly Archives: July 2010

Tea Party to protest Scott Brown, but not where he scoops ice cream

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Just like February of 2010 when Senator Scott Brown voted with Democrats in passing a jobs bill, Brown’s recent anoucement that he’ll vote for the financial regulation bill (that vote could come today) has angered conservatives … Continue reading

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Brown to support Wall Street reform bill

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin I’m fully embroiled in churning out this week’s cover story, so excuse the bare bones post, but it appears that Senator Scott Brown will be supporting the financial overhaul bill. From his office: “I’ve spent the … Continue reading

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The other side of Woodstock

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Bummed because you can’t make it to Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot or Coachella this summer?  Well, thank your lucky stars that Polar Beverages and Ayla Brown (Senator Scott Brown’s daughter) have joined forces to break you out of … Continue reading

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Sales tax holiday moves closer to reality

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Yesterday the state House voted overwhelmingly in favor of an amendment that would create a sales tax holiday this year for the weekend of August 14 and 15. According to Worcester Rep. John Binienda’s office, the … Continue reading

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Happening now: Chat with Tim Cahill

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin The Telegram and Gazette is using Cover it Live (the same software we have up every week for city council meetings) to pose questions to Tim Cahill, the state’s current treasurer and independent candidate for governor. … Continue reading

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Thursday, and that means new content

It’s that time of the week again. Fresh print editions of our Mag are on stands, and our Website is updated with content you can only find online. The following is a preview to what you can find this week: … Continue reading

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Paul Frost the only Central Mass rep. on casino conference committee

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray have chosen the three members of their respective parts of the legislature to work on reconciling the differences between the House and Senate’s gambling bills. … Continue reading

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You’d rather have the air conditioner

Posted by Brittany Durgin The results are in! We asked (seemingly just in time with the recent temperatures) and you told us: How long would you wait in line to swim in a Worcester public pool? 1 minute tops   … Continue reading

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