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Having raised $7M in its capital campaign, EcoTarium to start construction on 8.3K-sq.-ft. expansion
October 10, 2024Worcester science and nature nonprofit museum EcoTarium will break ground on its first expansion project since 2000, as the museum plans to construct a 8,300-square-foot traveling exhibit gallery.
October 10, 2024
YWCA leader appointed to inaugural Mass. Cultural Economy Advisory Council
September 23, 2024Deborah Hall, executive director of Worcester nonprofit YWCA Central Massachusetts, has been named as one of 18 inaugural members of the state’s Cultural Economy Advisory Council, serving as the council’s sole member from the region.
September 23, 2024
EcoTarium, WAM, Mechanics Hall among recipients of $3M in Worcester cultural grants
August 20, 2024The City of Worcester has issued just under $3 million in grants designed to boost Worcester’s art and culture scene.
August 20, 2024
Daughter of Blue Hive’s founder takes over leadership, ownership of Worcester manufacturer
August 19, 2024Caitlyn Correia has taken over ownership of BlueHive Exhibits.
August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty 2024: Kim Welch, mental health art therapist
Updated: August 19, 2024Having worked as a clinical services coordinator, school-based counselor, and art therapist throughout her career, Welch had helped children, adults, and families through workshops and individual and group counseling, all services she now offers
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty 2024: Timothy Hally, creative agency entrepreneur
Updated: August 19, 2024As most recent college graduates are looking to find entry-level jobs, Hally decided to start his own company.
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty alumni: Lindiana Flores Semidei, Class of 2017 - restarted her dancing company
Updated: August 19, 2024Flores Semidei left the GWCF at the conclusion of 2022 to re-open her dance company, Raices Latin Dance.
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty 2024: Raquel Castro-Corazzini, leads Worcester recreation
Updated: August 19, 2024Not only did Castro-Corazzini found Worcester’s Division of Youth Opportunities, she herself grew the department's team from a staff from one in 2016 to more than 100 in less than a decade.
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty 2024: Jennessa Burks, artist educating the community
Updated: August 19, 2024Burks has left her mark on Worcester. Literally. She has collaboratively painted more than 20 murals throughout the city and has been commissioned to create more than 45 works of art total to be displayed across 18 states.
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty 2024: Ariana Dello Stritto, Pride festival director
Updated: August 19, 2024Dello Stritto involves herself in all aspects of the Worcester community, whether it be her former role as marketing outreach officer at Bay State Savings Bank or serving as festival director at Pride Worcester.
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty alumni: Joe Santa Maria, Class of 2002 - made it by striking out on his own
Updated: August 19, 2024After putting in two decades as general manager of Worcester Fitness, Santa Maria officially set out on his own to make his passion for photography into a full-time business.
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty 2024: Christon Carney, singer teaching the next generation
Updated: August 19, 2024Carney headed west to Worcester following graduation, finding a city with a culture that reminded him of his hometown before it was changed by gentrification.
Updated: August 19, 2024
Worcester art festival stART on the Street to end, 2024 will be last edition
August 14, 2024After two decades, Worcester’s prominent arts and music festival appears to be coming to an end, as organizers cite costs and organizing struggles.
August 14, 2024
Worcester Talking Book Library expands nationally with braille and audio certification
July 30, 2024The Worcester Talking Book Library will now provide audio materials to a national audience, as the Worcester Public Library subset has achieved certification to contribute to the Braille and Audio Reading Download, a free digital service providing
July 30, 2024
Exhibit ‘A’ closes Framingham taproom and offloads real estate, moving operations to Western Mass.
July 24, 2024The company cited licensing challenges with its beer garden and patio.
July 24, 2024
Candlepin comeback: More than 140 years after its invention in Worcester, alley owners and enthusiasts seek to bring new energy to a once-fading pastime
Updated: July 22, 2024While candlepin’s glory days are yet to return, there's hope the Worcester-born pastime will live on for future generations.
Updated: July 22, 2024
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