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Tiesto, Illenium and many more DJs will be at the Breakaway Festival at the Palladium in Worcester, MA on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 and fans can get last-minute tickets for under $100.

Breakaway Music Festival: Buy last-minute tickets to see Tiesto in Worcester

The robbery happened weeks after three other pizza delivery drivers were robbed in Worcester over the course of a week.

Another pizza delivery driver robbed in Mass. city, 4th robbed since August, police say

The Big E is bringing together a host of music and variety acts to perform on the Court of Honor Stage this fall, ranging from rock bands to pop singers, dance troupes, and a stand-up comic.

These are the 21 acts announced so far for the 2024 Big E’s Court of Honor Stage

"She still has a long road ahead of her," the GoFundMe read.

13-year-old girl hit by car in Worcester wakes up from coma

A plan by WPI to purchase two hotels and turn them into student housing has drawn rebuke from Worcester political and business figures.

Worcester city leaders, WPI, at odds over purchase of two hotels

The first "Hoops for Harris," scheduled for Saturday, will be held to remember the Worcester teen who loved basketball. He died just over a year ago after participating in the "One Chip Challenge."

Worcester university to honor teen killed by 'One Chip Challenge' with basketball game

The Worcester City Council may move forward on lowering the city's speed limit as recent crashes have either killed or seriously injured multiple children.

Worcester considering 25-mph speed limit after multiple serious crashes

The winningest coach in Saint John's basketball program history, Robert Foley, has retired after 44 years as head coach.

Saint John’s basketball coach retires after 44 years as winningest coach

These are the 2024 primary results for the 7th Worcester District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Mass. Primary 2024: Results 7th Worcester District in state House

Durham School Services and its parent company National Express are investing $1 million in transitioning to electric vehicles. They also will contribute $290,000 to Neighbor-to-Neighbor Massachusetts and Nuestras Raíces.

School bus company will pay over $1.4M, cease excessive idling in Holyoke, Worcester in settlement

Ice cream is a summertime staple — and with hundreds of toppings and flavor combinations to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one. At these Mass. dairy bars, you don't have to.

Can’t decide? Here’s where you can get an ice cream flight in Mass.

More than 1.4 million people attended the fair last year.

Despite drop in attendance, Massachusetts still one of the largest fairs in the US

The scooter rider stopped their vehicle before the crash on a Worcester road on Saturday.

Central Mass. crash leaves scooter rider seriously hurt, struck from behind, police say

Trevor Story continued his rehab assignment with Worcester on Monday, playing his first game at shortstop after serving as the designated hitter on Sunday. He went 0-for-3 at the plate.

Richard Fitts, Jamie Westbrook lead WooSox past Rochester

Brian C. Derby was a Sterling quarry worker who died in a rock wall collapse. He was remembered for his love for his family, friends and traveling.

Mass. quarry worker who died loved his family, friends and travel

The WooSox will now begin a six-game road trip against the Rochester Red Wings at 4:05 p.m. on Labor Day Monday at Innovative Field in Rochester, New York.

Holyoke native Jamie Westbrook leads WooSox past Toledo with go-ahead grand slam

Dairy Queen's 2024 fall Blizzard menu features fan favorites and new additions.

Fall is back at Dairy Queen – this time with a new caramel-flavored Blizzard

Chick-fil-A's Banana Pudding Milkshake, which has been off the menu for 13 years, will be available for a limited time.

Banana Pudding Milkshake returns to Chick-fil-A for first time in 13 years

The new season of "Only Murderers in the Building" features a pig known for bringing joy to people around New England.

New England party pig to hog spotlight on popular Hulu series The new season of "Only Murderers in the Building" will feature a pig known for bringing joy to people around New England.

You could be waiting longer for your packages if the U.S. Postal Service changes its delivery protocols.

Changes to U.S. Postal Service could slow down some deliveries

Possessing a switchblade is protected by the Second Amendment, a new ruling by the Supreme Judicial Court found.

State's high court tosses out prohibition on switchblades

In November, voters will decide whether to approve a measure that would legalize the use of psychedelic substances under supervision at licensed facilities.

Psychedelics show promise treating mental health issues. But are they ready for primetime?

Several people were taken to a hospital Friday evening following a three-car crash involving a tractor-trailer in Worcester.

Several taken to hospital after multi-car crash with tractor-trailer in Worcester

A police cruiser was involved in a rollover car crash on Route 9 on Saturday that sent several people to the hospital, according to police.

Police cruiser involved in rollover car crash on Route 9 in Mass., police say

Dunkin' is spicing up its fall menu with fan favorites and new additions.

New Dunkalatte joins Dunkin' fall menu along with return of pumpkin spice

The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. There were 181 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,464-square-foot home on Wilson Road in Northborough that sold for $485,000.

See all homes sold in Worcester County, Aug. 25 to Aug. 31

Martha's Vineyard was a stand-in for Amity, the beach town setting of Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." But its roles in the sequels are lesser known.

Martha's Vineyard played a role in 1975's "Jaws." It has a role in its sequels too

A Massachusetts man illegally purchased an orangutan skull, a shark jaw, a polar bear skull, an otter skeleton and more, officials claim. But what happens to those items now?

Man illegally purchased over 100 animal parts, officials say. What happens to them now?

A Massachusetts city was ranked the fifth most expensive in the world on a list that featured over 200 cities.

The world’s 5th most expensive city is in Mass., new study finds

A secret assassin, a cult leader, a magician and an ice cream vendor walk into a Hollywood audition. It's not a joke, it could be your next big gig.

Want to be a Hollywood actor? Here's you chance to make it on the big screen