Assumption University Duo Launches Public Art Project to End the Stigma of Mental Illness
Art exhibitions are used to increase “mental health literacy” in communities across the country.
Worcester State Grad Scores Dream Job with the NFL
With the help of Best Buddies, Zach Smith moves to New York to work as a football statistician for the league.
Disabled Attorney to Travel by Wheelchair from New York to Provincetown in an Effort to Combat Food Insecurity
Mark Roberts of Stow raised thousands of dollars through his nonprofit 4Paws 4Wheels 4Hunger.
The Webster Water Ski Collective Brings Adaptive Skiing to Lake Quinsigamond
Disabled skiers hit the water with the help of specialized equipment and specially trained ski instructors.
Habitat for Humanity’s First Project in Athol Nears Completion
Volunteers from local schools and businesses step up to build a family home.
Soul Singer and Lancaster Native “Such” Returns to Live Performances in Boston
The R&B star performed to a packed City Winery, sharing songs that celebrate her identity and love for herself.
Terrapinfest ’21 Goes Swimmingly Despite Unknowns Presented by COVID-19
With increased vaccination rates, the Grateful Dead-focused music festival goes live in Gardner
Gardner’s CrossFit 696 Steps Up for Gym-Goer with Cancer Diagnosis
Gym owner starts GoFundMe to raise money for dedicated member Tammy Keck.
After a COVID-Delayed Opening, ‘Free Play Bar & Arcade’ Brings Vintage Gaming to Worcester
From Asteroids to Pac-Man Battle Royale, the bar-cade offers free play on about 130 arcade games.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health issues Updated Mask Guidance
In response to an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in the state and the emergence of the delta variant, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued new guidance asking residents who are fully vaccinated to wear masks indoors under certain circumstances.