May 10--WORCESTER -- City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. delivered a wide-ranging State of the City address Wednesday evening that was replete with optimism, while acknowledging that the city is not without its share of problems.

WORCESTER - City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. delivered a wide-ranging State of the City address Wednesday evening that was replete with optimism, while acknowledging that the city is not without its share of problems.

WORCESTER - Why is the city of Worcester considered second fiddle to Providence? Is the Heart of the Commonwealth suffering from an inferiority complex?

WORCESTER - The Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards are a chance, for one day at least, to thrust into the spotlight municipal employees who distinguish themselves in quieter ways.

Jane Week gives Worcester residents and visitors a chance to connect with each other, explore Worcester by foot and participate in interesting discussions on how we can enhance the design and function of our city.

Faced with a problem, it never hurts for educators, leaders, agencies and parents to put their heads together.

The city of Worcester is behind by $861 million on what it owes retired city workers and is slated to owe current employees for health care and other benefits, according to a new report.

The Worcester Regional Research Bureau recently released a report, “Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB): Holding Government Liable.”

Thinking of attending the March 7 City Council meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall? Here’s a look at some of the more eye-catching items on the agenda. The full document is here. This week is a City Council Agenda.

WORCESTER - An independent research group is sounding an alarm about the city's long-term liability for retiree health insurance, saying its current funding system is "unsustainable."