Monthly Archives: August 2010

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin The Daily Beast has ranked Worcester #9 on its list of 20 “recession-proof” cities, based on increases in employment numbers, personal income and GDP between 2007 and 2009. Hey, that’s some nice, good news. But part … Continue reading →

Posted by Brittany Durgin The majority of Worcester Mag online users voted that the city should NOT continue charging businesses with a higher tax rate than homeowners, that we should be encouraging growth instead of punishing them for it. Full … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Based on a couple of black and white 8.5″ x 11″ pieces of paper appearing in mailboxes, district 4 city councilor Barbara Haller has endorsed district 13 state representative hopeful John Mahoney. Saying he “is all … Continue reading →

Posted by Brittany Durgin Another update from the online desk. You have to hear this – Woo Town Sounds currently features Neptune’s Car, a duo local to Worcester. Their folk/alternative country music is something that will make you stop, and … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Today’s Telegram has a story about Ron Brown, the city’s employed graffiti remover. When he finds a tag on a wall, a sign or even a guardrail, he pulls over, cites the location, takes out the … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Tomorrow is the actual last day to register to vote in the Sept. 14 primaries, but if you’re like me and think to yourself “I’ll do it tomorrow,” then you won’t do it. So do it … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin The Mayor’s neighborhood walk today through Green Island will feature a not-so-usual suspect: Lord Richard Faulkner. Faulkner is from Worcester, England, and is a member of the UK’s upper house of Parliament. Worcester, MA and Worcester, … Continue reading →

Posted by Jeremy Shulkin Independent candidate Bruce Card announced that he’s leaving the race for state representative due to “family commitments.” Robert Spellane, that seat’s current legislator, is not seeking re-election. At a press conference today, he added that he’s … Continue reading →