The Worcester Regional Research Bureau (WRRB) announced that Paul Matthews has been named to the position of Executive Director.

The Worcester Regional Research Bureau has announced the recipients of the 2019 Thomas S. Green Public Service awards.

The Worcester Regional Research Bureau announced it awarded Philip and Gale Morgan its Fairman Cowan Municipal Leadership Award.

The Worcester Research Bureau has released its latest report “The Immigrant Entrepreneur in Worcester.”

“Foreclosures can have a devastating effect on individuals and families, but properties slated for foreclosure, experiencing significant disinvestment and a lack of maintenance, also “present a danger to the safety and welfare of public safety officers, the public, occupants, abutters and neighborhoods and...constitute a public nuisance” (Worcester’s Vacant and Foreclosing Property Ordinance),” says the Research Bureau in its report.

The Research Bureau is set to host their 32nd annual meeting focused on Building on a Strong Foundation.

The analysis by Worcester Research Bureau educates and raises warning flags over issues ranging from the percentage of the City's property that is exempt because it is held by non-profits to the threat of unfunded liabilities -- the long-term pension and healthcare costs tied to city workers.

Worcester Schools have been under criticism for a range of shortfalls including in school crime, poor test score, and lack of leadership.

Now, the Worcester Research Bureau has published a major report calling for immediate action to improve the Worcester Schools -- titled, "The Urgency of Excellence."

On Monday night, the three candidates running for Mayor of Worcester took part in a forum at Mechanics Hall to discuss the city’s safety issues, concerns and economic priorities.

Nine of the 10 members of Worcester's City Council are white. Five of the six School Committee members are white. Looking at the list of possible candidates for the city council, six minorities are running for District seats and five are running for an At-Large seat. However, only two minorities are running for a school committee position.