See Also
Did You Know?
The first radio station in the U.S. to play the Beatles was Worcester's own WORC.
By The Numbers
Owned by the New York Times Co., The Worcester Telegram & Gazette is the city's only daily newspaper. Established in 1866, the Telegram operates bureaus in 12 cities and towns and has a circulation of 88,873.
News and Resources
As the second largest city in Massachusetts, Worcester is a hub of activity. Whether you're a Sox fan looking for the latest baseball scores, a pop-culture junkie dying to find out about the latest entertainment trends, or in the mood for a restaurant review, the city's news sources will keep you up-to-date.
And don't forget Holy Cross' own student-run weekly newspaper the Crusader and WCHC 88.1 FM.
News
Telegram & Gazette - The city's only daily newspaper, known as "the Telegram" or "the T&G"; named New England Newspaper of the Year for 2005.
Worcester Magazine - Self-described "progressive" weekly; check out their Wicked Mint Weekend section.
Worcester Living - This full-size glossy is "the lifestyle magazine for central Massachusetts," spotlighting the area's rich cultural offerings.
thePulse - A lifestyle and entertainment magazine designed for young adults living, working and going to college in the Worcester and Metro West communities.
WCTR TV-3 - Airing daily, Worcester News Tonight packs local news, sports, weather and more into 30 minutes.
WCCA TV-13 - "is a public access TV station and community media center in Worcester, Massachusetts. You can watch WCCA on cable channel 13, or on the web. Some of our programs can be downloaded."
WTAG AM 580 - Locals have been tuning in to "TAG" for 80 years, for the latest on what's happening in central Mass.
Resources
City of Worcester - Learn everything you wanted to know about Worcester at this official site. Also, check out the link to the city's visitor information Web site, www.worcestermass.org.
Central Mass. Convention & Visitors Bureau - For extended information on the region's lodging, dining, sports, attractions and more, this site showcases "The Heart of New England."
Chamber of Commerce - If you want to know how much money the city spent on redeveloping its Union Station or need a list of the latest business events, here's your source.
CitySquare - Worcester's $563 million downtown redevelopment project, promises to turn the heart of Worcester into a vibrant destination.
Colleges of Worcester Consortium - A true "UniverCity," Greater Worcester boasts 13 colleges and universities. This site lets you know how they work together, from cross-registration to inter-campus transportation services. It also shows you how "Worcester Rocks!"
Destination Worcester - Tourism marketing entity that helps attract events, conventions and meetings to the city.
Woo Card – A student discount card created by the Worcester Cultural Coalition that grants discounts at many of the cultural venues in Worcester. Students who use it earn points for monthly prize drawings.