WORCESTER - The Worcester Regional Research Bureau on Wednesday announced the 2023 recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards in recognition of exceptional work by civic employees in the Worcester area.

While a municipal broadband system in Worcester could cost the city upwards of a quarter billion dollars, officials are still considering the feasibility of such a project to address gaps in digital access among residents.

WORCESTER, MA — A task force in Worcester has been studying the possibility of setting up a city-owned broadband internet network for two years, and for the first time this week revealed some of its findings.

WORCESTER — With many Worcester residents expressing their unhappiness with Charter/Spectrum, the challenges and potential plans to achieve municipal broadband and Verizon's plans to install fiber in the city were topics of discussion during a City Council meeting Monday.

THE WORCESTER Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) has solidified its place as a leader in the fare-free public transportation movement, with the WRTA Advisory Board voting unanimously on April 20 to continue operating fare-free through June 2024, thereby becoming the longest-running fare-free transit system in the state and among the longest-running fare-free transit systems in the country.

These shortened holiday weeks tend to get real busy in a hurry, and I’m feeling a bit like a northern elephant seal. But on the bright side, the weekend is within reach and we’re ending on a sunny note.

WORCESTER — The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board voted unanimously on Thursday to extend fare-free service until June 2024.

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority zero-fare bus program will continue at least until June of 2024.

Buses around Central Massachusetts will remain free for another year after an advisory board for the Worcester Regional Transit Authority voted Thursday to continue its no-fare policy.

Riders served by the Worcester Regional Transit Authority won’t have to worry about paying fares until next year.