WORCESTER, Mass. - A new Worcester Regional Research Bureau study is shedding light on the importance of rail travel to the city of Worcester.

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A new study by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau is looking to bring more clarity to discussions about parking in Worcester and the ripple effect it has on housing and the local economy.

The Worcester Regional Research Bureau released a new report entitled "Reinventing Worcester," which looks at the city's demographics and economy. Executive director Paul Matthews said the changes the city has undergone in recent years go beyond the skyline's appearance.

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority is staying fare-free until June 2024. The WRTA advisory board voted unanimously this morning to keep rides free for passengers for another year. This move makes the WRTA the longest-running fare-free regional transit system in the nation.

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority is expected to vote Thursday on an extension of fare-free service that has been in place since the start of the pandemic.

WORCESTER, Mass. - A report from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau looks at how funds from a Community Preservation Act would be used, should city voters approve it.

WORCESTER, Mass. - Many students in Worcester returned to their classrooms this week for the first time in more than a year, but not all families are choosing the hybrid learning model.

WORCESTER - A new report by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau shows occupancy rates for downtown office space in Worcester are on the rise.