Worcester: Quick Facts

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Nov. 11, 2026

News •

Worcester market traders 'gutted' as operator quits • Nov. 6, 2026, 1:17 AM ET (BBC)

Women-only housing and rough sleeping pods proposed for Worcester • Nov. 2, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (BBC)

Worcester preschool closed after asbestos found • Oct. 26, 2026, 4:44 PM ET (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

State declares 'imminent jeopardy' to patients at Worcester nursing home • Oct. 22, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Monkey Wrench stand-up comedy series to debut in Mechanics Hall • Oct. 21, 2026, 1:34 PM ET (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

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Worcester: Higgins Armory Museum

Massachusetts, University of

Clark University

Holy Cross, College of the

Map of Massachusetts showing state and county boundaries, labeled counties, and major cities including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and Plymouth. The map highlights county seats and state capital, includes an inset for the Boston metropolitan area, and a locator map showing Massachusetts' position in the United States. Neighboring states and bodies of water are also labeled.

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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