Charlene Arsenault September has always been something of a confused month. The calendar says summer is packing its bags, the thermometer frequently begs to differ, and somewhere in Worcester (and beyond), someone thinks it’s a fantabulous idea to start talking about pumpkin beer and what they’re going to be for Halloween. Fortunately, the local entertainment…
Brian Dowd As we head into the final stretch of another great (if not a bit scorching) summer, I feel it’s a great time to reflect on what makes summers here in Worcester so great. Pool parties at your buddy’s house — who actually paid attention in school. Heading to the local ice cream shop for a couple of…
Julie Bowditch I have made a discovery that I suspect many pet parents already know: having a pet is remarkably good for the economy. And equally bad for our bank accounts. My 14-pound fur babe has a veterinarian, groomer, trainer, insurance policy, sitters, and a social calendar that occasionally rivals my own. She has preferred…
Various Contributors WORLDLY WORCESTER The French say that a meal without wine is a sad meal, and it sounds like the Grill & Green Kitchen at 141 Highland Street in Worcester couldn’t agree more. With a plant-forward, eat-the-rainbow philosophy, the GGK offers “MediterrASIAN” foods in a setting inspired by European cafes. Owner Fawn Weydt opened the spot…
Jenny Pacillo This really got me thinking about all of the great bands from Central Mass. The majority of my playlists are firmly cemented in the early 2000’s and haven’t changed in about 20 years, so I always look forward to this slice of the local scene. Voting was still live when we went to…
Shaun Connolly As an agnostic Red Sox fan, it has been a delight to watch them tear up the major leagues this second half of the season. Also, as an agnostic Red Sox fan, it has been hilarious to remember the Fenway Faithful chanting “Sell the Team” not two months ago. It was not long ago every hot-taker in…
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