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Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz is heard Mon-Fri from 6-10am LISTEN: 📻 830 AM / 💻 CALL 📞 or TEXT 📲: 774-364-8255

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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Really cool moment last night at the @DropkickMurphys benefit concert for Lt. Menard. The winner of the 50/50 raffle immediately donated his winnings back to the Menard and Pace families.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
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#BlackLivesMatter Mural in downtown Worcester is underway.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Electoral College set to affirm Biden’s victory (via @politico )
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Check out these wicked cool Worcester Red Sox seats that give more than just a nod to the 1880s Worcester Worcesters.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
2 years
Everything about this Gronk kick was weird. Kinda looks like he made it, but he missed? And this was live but felt totally produced. What did you think?
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Talk of the Commonwealth
6 years
Today is the #BostonMarathon , a Massachusetts tradition we celebrate every year by running or cheering on runners with our family and friends. But today also marks the 6 year anniversary of the Marathon Bombing in 2013, and we will always remember and honor the victims.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
. @derricosmarket is giving away pasta to anyone who is having trouble putting food on the table during this difficult time.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Amazing! The Worcester Colleges of Assumption ( @AssumptionNews ), Becker ( @BeckerCollege ), Clark ( @ClarkUniversity ), Holy Cross ( @holy_cross ), QCC ( @Quinsig ), WPI ( @WPI ), and Worcester State ( @WorcesterState ) have all offered offer free tuition for the 3 Menard children. @HECCMA
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Special Guest Alert! 🚨🚨🚨 Friend of the program and now superstar @IamRickyDuran will talk to us about his experience on @NBCTheVoice . Ricky will be on with us at 9:00am
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
The final bell #W6
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4 years
. @SenMarkey speaks at the St. V’s nurses and @MassNurses picket line. @EdMarkey
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5 years
. @WorcesterFD Chief Lavoie addresses the crowd at @WormtownBrewery as they rollout their Worcester’s Bravest to honor Lt. Jason Menard.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
We remember and honor @WorcesterFD Firefighter Jon Davies who lost his life 9 years ago today on 12/08/11 while fighting a fire on Arlington St. @WorcesterFD1009
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4 years
Once again, Worcester’s protest is passionate and peaceful.
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4 years
The blessing of a new Engine 3 truck, replacing the 22 year old outgoing vehicle. @WorcesterFD
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Thank you @WooSox for such a warm welcome and a fantastic tour of @PolarPark2021 today.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Today at 3:30pm the @WooSox will unveil the official on-field game jerseys and hats for their inaugural season in 2021.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
2 years
This is in Worcester!
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Super 70s Sports
2 years
They fought for your right to party so you wouldn’t have to. Thank them for their service.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
1 year
Is that a bobcat in the city of Worcester?!
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@CommonTalkPod ….and 🐈 Video captured on west side.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
James Taylor at @PolarPark2021
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
The most telling thing about the criticism of the #WooSox name and logo is that it's all coming from outsiders. The people who are hating on the nickname and logo the most are majority non-Worcester folks. Everyone from the area we talked to loved it. Just sayin'. @WooSox
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
City Manager Ed Augustus tells us that Spectrum is the worst, least responsive, & least community oriented company he's ever worked with during his time as CM. He calls them "completely indifferent" towards the needs of the community. He called them "the worst" multiple times.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Tomorrow morning at 8:45am @GregTHR , the President of the @AVABoard , will join us to talk about Governor Charlie Baker's abrupt 4-month #VapeBan and its impact on people and businesses across the Commonwealth. @MassGovernor Check them out here
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Talk of the Commonwealth
2 years
The beautiful Polar Seltzer display at the new Market Basket
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Can you tell what flavors I’m buying? #polarseltzer
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Breaking News: @CliveMcFarlane out at the Telegram From his personal Facebook page #WorcPoli
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
More than 100 police cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances, and tow trucks drove down Belmont Street in front of UMass Memorial Medical Center’s Memorial Campus in a parade honoring Worcester hospital health care workers. (via @telegramdotcom & @SteveLanava )
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Happy 299th birthday Worcester!
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Congressman Joe Kennedy joined the show this morning to outline his #coronavirus economic relief plan. —$4k to every adult who makes under 100k/yr —$2k to every adult who makes over 100k/yr —$1k for every child 18 or younger @RepJoeKennedy @joekennedy
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Dr. Hirsh says that reopening schools is going to be extremely difficult, and that it's in the nature of children to congregate & we shouldn't be using schools as experimentation for the spread of #COVID . He's "very reluctant" to see schools fully go back in-person this fall.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Coming up at 6:10am this morning we have Congressman @JoeKennedy on the show to talk about his upcoming Town Hall in Worcester this weekend. He is doing 13 Town Halls this month.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Worcester's own Ricky Duran ( @IamRickyDuran ) crushed it on the @NBCTheVoice last night. Check him out as he sings a Leon Bridges classic "River". All media rights and credits go to NBC.
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5 years
According to @MayorPetty , Worcester is the first City in New England to give money directly to small business owners to help them stay afloat during the #Coronavirus pandemic. He says the City is taking this very seriously, small, local business is the backbone of the City.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
The memorial to fallen Firefighter Chris Roy. @WorcesterFD
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
No big deal, just Dwight Evans hanging out at Polar Park.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Hank is mad this morning people complaining about the @WooSox Friday night fireworks. His point- we live in the 2nd largest city in New England and things are loud sometimes. We don't roll up the sidewalks at 9pm. This is 10 minutes on a Friday night, c'mon people! 774-364-8255
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
"There is no more real newspaper in the city of Worcester" says @MayorPetty following @CliveMcFarlane 's ouster at the Telegram. Mayor Petty says he is seriously concerned about the decline of local news coverage. #WorcPoli
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Curious what the #MillionMAGAMarch was and what the upcoming #MarchForTrump will be? Well we've got one of the organizers on the show at 8:35am this morning. Don't miss @KylieJaneKremer in just a half hour. Tune in ⤵️ 📻AM-830 💻 🍎
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Talk of the Commonwealth
2 years
NEW: @Holy_Cross announced today that it is eliminating its $60 application fee for students currently enrolled in the Worcester Public School system. @worcesterpublic #worcpoli
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Dr. Charles Steinberg, President of the Worcester Red Sox, tells us this morning that we need to stand resolutely by & support the Worcester Railers as their season is cancelled due to #COVID19 . He calls them so important to the community & to the Worcester sports scene overall.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
I won’t name names because I don’t want to out anyone, but an elected official just brought coffee and donuts to the folks working on setting up the field hospital at the DCU.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
At today's #COVID19 briefing, @RepMcGovern expressed frustration with the federal government's response to the #Coronavirus pandemic. He says we need to get those on the front lines all the #PPE and ventilators they need. @McGovernMA
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Snow update: It's snowing
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Breaking: Dr. Michael Hirsh makes a plea to folks to vote against Donald Trump due to his recent comments undermining the credibility of Doctors and healthcare professionals. He tells us that destroying trust in Doctors would be equivalent to dropping a bomb on the United States.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Big News! Talk of the Commonwealth will be heard live every weekday morning from 6-10am on 50,000 watt WCRN starting on September 3rd. We talk all the local #Worcester and Central Mass issues that matter to you!
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
What a classy move by The Worcester Red Sox to retire the number 6 in honor of the #W6 , the six victims of the 1999 Cold Storage fire. This December marks the 20th anniversary of that terrible tragedy. @PolarPark2021 @WorcesterFD @WorcesterFD1009 @CSteinberg2004 @TweetWorcester
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
. @WooSox President Dr. Charles Steinberg calls us from the Winter Baseball meetings in Orlando, Florida to tell us that the Worcester Red Sox won the first 2 awards, back-to-back, for community outreach at the meetings. @PolarPark
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
The Army heads into the @DCUCenter to help with field hospital construction. The DCU will be used for COVID-19 patients during the coming surge.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Our guy @IamRickyDuran will perform live tonight on the @NBCTheVoice . Vote for Ricky! Vote with the App or here:
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent spotted in the crowd at the Justice for #GeorgeFloyd protest and rally outside the Courthouse. He marched with thousands of protestors from the Common to the Courthouse.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Why are some in the media and others setting up a binary choice about either supporting the WooSox OR supporting the Bravehearts? Hank rejects that choice, "It's a manufactured false narrative that creates a binary choice.. I can support both the WooSox and the Bravehearts"
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Shots of @PolarPark2021 from our tour yesterday (in the rain!) @WooSox
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Big News: The @WooFoodHub is announcing that they will be starting construction on a nearly 6,000 sq/ft state of the art kitchen & distribution facility in Union Station. They’ve been awarded $100K from Mass Development & $100K from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Gov. Baker is seeing cracks in his popularity because he has thrown Central Massachusetts, the area that initially delivered him the governorship, to the curb. Still no mass vax site in Worcester County and just 1 outside 495 (Springfield).
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Stephanie Murray
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Happy Monday ☀️ Gov. Baker's popularity is showing some cracks according to two polls, but unclear if that will last as vax rollout improves. Plus, there's a push to decriminalize magic mushrooms, teachers are getting their shots and MORE in Playbook -->
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Our guy @IamRickyDuran comes in 2nd place on The Voice. He was robbed, but he’s still got an extremely bright future and will surely get signed to a big record contract. Congrats Ricky! You made us proud here in Central Mass.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Massachusetts is now 100% open.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Worcester vaccinated close to 400 first responders yesterday alone. Leaders are very happy with the pace and are ready to administer shots as fast as the vaccine can be delivered.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
The @RailersHC have introduced their 'Railers HC Small Business Stimulus Power Play'. They'll purchase $1,000 worth of gift certificates to 36 different local small businesses. Those $1,000 gift certificates will be given away to fans next season. @Myzie35
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Today is Hank’s 35th birthday! Wow, such a young man! But seriously, happy birthday to the most trusted voice in Worcester and a radio legend.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Today is the 21st anniversary of the Cold Storage Warehouse fire that claimed the the lives of the Lt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Timothy Jackson, Lt. James Lyons III, and Firefighters Jeremiah Lucey, Paul Brotherton and Joseph McGuirk. 12/3/1999 #NeverForget #W6
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
This morning at 8:45 we'll be talking to @PatriotLeague Coach of the Year, @HCrossFB Head Coach @CoachBobChesney about their upcoming playoff game this Saturday against Sacred Heart. Be there: @GoHolyCross @Holy_Cross
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Honoring and Remembering Fallen Officer Manny Familia as he is laid to rest
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Breaking News: Worcester has enacted an indoor mask mandate, effective Monday, September 20th. #worcpoli #mapoli #COVID #Delta
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
The @WorcesterFD and @TweetWorcester will hold a ceremony on Friday to honor Lt. Jason Menard who died heroically Nov. 13, 2019 saving the lives of fellow firefighters as they battled a blaze on Stockholm Street. The ceremony will be broadcast live here:
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
As the sound of “Amazing Grace” filled the air well over a hundred people gathered at the fire station that has become a memorial to the Worcester 6 to observe a moment of silence. A wreath was placed in remembrance.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Wow! City Manager Ed Augustus tells us that as of now more than 750 Afghan refugees have come to the city of Worcester. He says this as he reaffirms the city's commitment to immigrants and refugees. "I'm so proud of the way Worcester stepped up"
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Talk of the Commonwealth
1 year
NEW: The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the Worcester Guardian, an independent, free, nonprofit digital news organization. “The Worcester Guardian will deliver free civically oriented journalism on an array of topics important to Worcester" -TM
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Hank and 2004 World Series Champion @KeithFoulke at @PolarPark2021 for the @WooSox game!
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
. @WorcesterFD Chief Mike Lavoie talks about the Worcester 6 at a preview of a pop-up exhibit at Union Station. This exhibit commemorates the #W6 on the 20th anniversary of the Cold Storage fire on December 3rd, 1999. @WorcesterFD1009 @THE_PFFM
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Where are the non-believers now? Ye of little faith!
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Broadway in Worcester with Tony Award winner @LauraBenanti LISTEN: from @ButlerEric
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Breaking: “Given the state of emergency declared today by Governor Baker & in an abundance of caution, the Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee & the City of Worcester have jointly decided to cancel the St. Patrick’s Parade & road race scheduled for Sunday, March 15.”
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
How cool is this?! @MayorPetty celebrating with @WooBaseball after winning their 4th FCBL Title in 6 years. (via Joe Petty on Facebook) #Dynasty #BuiltFourThis @FuturesLeague @pieceofpeterman
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
The City of Worcester and The Worcester Red Sox have stayed the course, and are now at the @PolarPark2021 groundbreaking, roughly 11 months after announcing the move from Pawtucket to Worcester.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Here is the ball from the first hit in @WooSox history courtesy of Yairo Muñoz!
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Talk of the Commonwealth
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Hank live from Beantown Betty (the duck boat) at Polar Park!
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
When asked about the push in some part of the country to re-open, City Manager Augustus calls it "bizarre" & reiterates that this is a real public health epidemic and lives are on the line. He says we shouldn't jeopardize all our sacrifice and hard work by going back too early.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Do you think the commuter rail is too expensive? Is Worcester, among other cities, being priced out of major job centers because of the prohibitive cost of public transportation? A new @MassINC study says yes. Read the findings below. @WBUR @EricLesser
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
The boys are back! Lt. Menard Fundraiser. @DropkickMurphys
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5 years
Mayor Joe Petty wants to see all Worcester residents tested for #COVID19 over the next several months. @MayorPetty
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Today is the Worcester Red Sox home opener at Polar Park for their inaugural season here in Worcester.
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Worcester now has a population of over 200,000 and is the fastest growing city in Massachusetts with a population of more than 100k.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
. @MayorPetty is proposing relaxing zoning regulations for restaurants when the Governor reopens them. With capacity an issue, this means allowing them to extend dining into parking lots, sidewalks, and possibly some streets that would be temporarily shut down or narrowed.
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1 year
New this morning: Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III endorses Khrystian King for Mayor "You're a good friend, and an incredible public servant. You have spent your life in one form or another dedicated to your community, the people of Worcester." @King4Worcester @joekennedy
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
. @RepJoeKennedy at the Worcester #BlackLivesMatter mural.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
4 years
Regardless of who you voted for, whether it's Trump, Biden, or someone else, we count all the votes in this country. This isn't over until all the votes are counted, and that could take a few days. Settle in.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
. @RailersHC opening night
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Talk of the Commonwealth
1 year
NOW: The @Eaworcester has taken a vote of no confidence in the School Committee, City Council, Superintendent, and City Manager.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
6 years
Red Sox sweep The Yankees Bravehearts lock up the #2 seed PawSox more than likely headed to Worcester A great summer for baseball in the Heart of the Commonwealth
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
SCOOP: With 6 of 10 wards in the Democratic Caucus completed in Worcester there are some striking results. Joe Kennedy has 44 delegates Ed Markey has just 8 delegates
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1 year
The Telegram & Gazette will be moving locations this summer. It seems they no longer need the space. The Telegram newsroom currently has 21 employees, that’s down from the 162 employees who moved into 2 floors of the office building back in July of 2012.
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Talk of the Commonwealth
5 years
Worcester Red Sox President Dr. Charles Steinberg says that the ponchos they sell at their gift shop will be converted to PPE and donated to UMass Memorial later today. @WooSox @PolarPark2021 @CSteinberg2004
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Talk of the Commonwealth
3 years
Mayor Joe Petty says some people are "lying" about the current sex ed curriculum. "They're hurting the kids... they don't even know what the facts are". He says the opt-out movement calling the curriculum "pornographic" is flat out wrong. Mayor Petty is clearly fed up. #worcpoli
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Talk of the Commonwealth
6 years
Today is #PrimaryDay here in the Commonwealth so go out and #Vote ! At Talk of the Commonwealth we keep you informed & up to date on the candidates and issues. Here is Friday's conversation w/ GOP Candidate for Senate @RepGeoffDiehl @DiehlForSenate
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