Worcester
City in Massachusetts
Worcester is a city in central Massachusetts. The EcoTarium is a science and nature museum, with a digital planetarium, animal exhibits and a narrow-gauge railway. The vast collection at the central Worcester Art Museum includes Roman mosaics,...
ZIP Codes: 01601–01610, 01612–01615, 01653–01655
Population: 207,621 (2023)
Area code: 508 / 774
Elevation: 480 ft (146 m)
FIPS code 0: 25-82000
Incorporated as a city: February 29, 1848
Worcester is the principal city of Central Massachusetts, and is a regional hub of government, industry, and transportation hub.
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What is Worcester Mass famous for?
Did you know about these famous firsts? The Declaration of Independence was first publicly read in Massachusetts by Isaiah Thomas in Worcester in July 1776. The monkey wrench was invented by the Coes brothers in 1840. Worcester resident Charles Thurber patented the first modern-day typewriter in 1843.
Is Worcester MA a good place to live?
Worcester is not dangerous at all. US News and World Reports ranked Worcester the 3rd safest place to live in 2021, and the 8th safest place to live in 2022.
Is Worcester a suburb of Boston?
Worcester is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 40 miles (64 km) north-northwest of Providence. Because it is near the geographic center of Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth"; a heart is the official symbol of the city.
Is Boston close to Worcester?
The distance between Boston and Worcester is 43 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles. How do I travel from Boston to Worcester without a car? The best way to get from Boston to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $3 - $60.
Welcome to the country's most vibrant and livable mid-sized city! With a population of more than 200,000 and more than 35,000 college students, Worcester is the ...
Worcester is a city that offers the best of both large and small cities with its affordable housing; quality public schools; many colleges and universities; ...
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Worcester is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: EcoTarium · Worcester Art Museum · Crompton Collective · Bancroft Tower · The Hanover ...
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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:04 a.m. on Monday valid from 3 p.m. until Tuesday 10 a.m. for Northern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Middlesex counties. www.masslive.com/weather-…
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Road Closure Alert: Webster Street from Cambridge to Mill Street all the way to Fremont Street will be closed TONIGHT from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. due to a memorial service.
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🌟 Friendly Faces of Forest Grove Middle School We recently had the opportunity to visit Forest Grove Middle School in the Doherty Quadrant of Worcester Public Schools to see our incredible students in action! Let’s take a moment to recognize the students, staff, and programs!
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Today we honor and remember @WorcsterFD Firefighter Christopher Roy. End of Watch: December 9, 2018
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POLICE MISCONDUCT: A federal investigation of the Worcester Police Department found concerns about "sexual misconduct at the hands of officers," unjustified excessive force and more. Read the report here. on.nbcboston.com/lI07SoA
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After 37 years of service, City Solicitor Michael Traynor will retire in January. From Polar Park to Union Station, Traynor's legacy shaped Worcester's growth. theworcesterguardian.org/… 🏙 #Worcester #LocalGovernment
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A DOJ investigation into the Worcester Police Department has found reasonable cause to believe the WPD and the City of Worcester engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law. specne.ws/14oVPi
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A federal investigation outlined several instances of sexual misconduct and excessive use of force by the Worcester Police Department. whdh.com/news/federal-inv…
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Today we remember and honor Firefighter Jon D. Davies Sr., who made the ultimate sacrifice on Dec. 8, 2011 while searching for a resident during a fire at 49 Arlington St.
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Only 15 days of school in December, so we asked students: Why show up every day? Their answers might surprise you! 🎒✨
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BOX issues Winter Weather Advisory valid at Dec 9, 3:00 PM EST for Northern Worcester, Northwest Middlesex County, Western Franklin, Western Hampshire [MA] till Dec 10, 10:00 AM EST mesonet.agron.iastate.edu…
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Worcester residents are speaking out about a proposed contract for City Manager Eric Batista, which could raise his salary above $300K and include new perks. The city council postponed its vote to Dec. 10. theworcesterguardian.org/… 📊 #Worcester #CityManager #PublicCompensation
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It is the second largest city in Massachusetts, and it has a long and intriguing history. Worcester was first founded in 1673 by Daniel Kotkin and Daniel ...
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