Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty responds to councilor’s misgendering accusations
Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty is defending his conduct following accusations of misgendering and creating a toxic work culture from Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen.
Worcester elected official to take hiatus, cites 'transphobia' on City Council
In a statement released Wednesday morning, Nguyen made reference to allegations they had been misgendered by Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor At-Large Kathleen Toomey on the council floor. They also mentioned "recently learning" that they had been called "it" by another councilor, District 2 Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson.
Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence, cites transphobia including a colleague calling them ‘it’
Nguyen, the first nonbinary person elected to public office in the state, will take a month off "to prioritize (their) mental and emotional safety." The post Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence,
Worcester city councilor says misgender claims ‘misrepresent’ her character
In response to claims of misgendering Worcester Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen, Worcester City Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson said they have "[distorted] the narrative and [weaponized] these accusations for political purposes.
Worcester City Councilor takes hiatus, cites discrimination
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2 more men charged in death of Worcester man found in Hubbardston
WORCESTER — Two men have been charged with being accessories after the fact in connection with the killing of a Worcester man ...
Alleging transphobia, history-making Worcester councilor takes a hiatus
Nguyen, who made history when they became the first openly nonbinary person to hold office in Massachusetts, is taking a ...
Worcester councilor takes break from council, citing transphobia and toxic culture
Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen announced Wednesday they would be taking a hiatus from the council, citing ...
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'He loved the fire department and his family': Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies Saturday
Stomski died Saturday night, said Roche. The department is in contact with the family and is waiting for more information ...
Man dead after being hit getting off a bus in Worcester
A 71-year-old Worcester man died Friday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, police said.
Worcester County Wonders: What lies beneath the surface of Worcester's waters
Local legends include a vortex in the center of Bell Pond and a sea serpent terrorizing the shores of Indian Lake.
Explosion launches manhole cover high into air over Worcester
An underground explosion launched at least one manhole cover high into the air in Worcester over the weekend, video shows.
Worcester man who was fatally struck by car while crossing street ID’d
A driver who fatally struck a Worcester man while traveling up a street said he didn't see the man as he crossed the road, ...