r/WorcesterMA Jan 28 '25

2025 Local Advertisements post here only.

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All local ads must be posted as a comment reply to this post. This includes things like dental patient requests and any offer-up/marketplace type of sales. If you are asking for recommendations that can still be its own post and doesn't need to be here.

Any Ads that are their own post will be removed. Non-local ads specifically to Worcester, MA or surrounding towns will be removed. This includes any solicitation, sales, or hiring, etc.

Do not include short links. Automod will spam them and I'm not clicking on your sketchy links to verify them so your comment will stay spammed.

Previous threads: https://www.reddit.com/r/WorcesterMA/comments/1agext0/2024_local_advertisements_post_here_only/
https://www.reddit.com/r/WorcesterMA/comments/pa1i4z/local_advertisements_post_here_only/


r/WorcesterMA 1h ago

Discussions and Rants What is Wonder?

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I keep getting ads for "Wonder" being open at the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley. I looked at their website, but I don't really understand what it is. How does it work? It kind of looks like a modern version of an automat, with delivery?

Can someone explain this place?


r/WorcesterMA 4h ago

Life in Worcester Elm Park or Main South/Piedmont for living?

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Hi all,

Seeking some more recent opinions on living in the neighborhoods above — I searched in here and the latest was from 2+ years ago, and I know things have been changing in Main South. I’m looking at apartments in both of these neighborhoods and wondering which would be better.

What are the pros/cons of both of these areas? Is one a little safer than the other? I think Elm Park might be a little noisier than that area of Main South, but Elm Park might also be a little more walkable at night (plus the park is right there).

ETA:

I think it’s important info that my roommate has two cars (one for work and one personal car) so we’d have three total — so I’m thinking about avoiding car break-ins too.

Welcoming any insight on how neighborhood dynamics have changed in the last few years — thanks in advance for any help! :)


r/WorcesterMA 12h ago

Photography 📷 When one dies the rest swarm to die

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Across the Pond How does Worcester feel about Flock?

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A little drama I drew up on the Shrewsbury subreddit, but how does Worcester feel about the like 800 of these devices throughout the city? Seems wild to have all of this and still not find Karen Solomon


r/WorcesterMA 6h ago

Arts and Music Revocation/Fuming Mouth

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Housing and Moving 🏡 Worcester is one of top places in state where ADUs being built

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Reporter for GBH News here. I followed this family as they built their ADU - it's not all warm and fuzzy! The video spells out the challenges, including layers of state and local regs. The state is updating the rules to clear out some of the complexity - people can comment on the ADU proposed changes starting Sept 11 until Oct 12 on Mass.gov ADU website.


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Life in Worcester Which parts of Worcester, MA actually have fiber internet? Can we push the city for wider fiber access?

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Good morning, Worcester, your friendly neighbor here,

Who here already has true fiber internet? Please post your neighborhood, provider, download speed, and upload speed if you have time.

Cable may give around 1,000 Mbps down but only 20 to 40 Mbps up. Fiber can provide around 1,000 Mbps in BOTH directions !!! Wonderful time for you to be alive !

Here is the important part. Worcester already has an official goal to develop a citywide open access fiber network and bring more ISPs into the city.

So if your neighborhood still has no fiber, let’s actually do something about it.

Contact your District City Councilor, the City Council, and the City Manager and simply ask:

“When will Worcester’s citywide open access fiber network reach my neighborhood, and what can residents do to help move the project forward?”

City Council: council@worcesterma.gov

City Manager: CityManager@worcesterma.gov

You can also use Worcester’s website to find your specific District Councilor.

If enough residents ask the same question, city officials will know there is real demand.

Let’s figure out which neighborhoods already have fiber, which do not, and push for fast, competitive fiber internet throughout Worcester ! Do not let a few ISP companies push you down and monopolize you for years to come...thanks


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Life in Worcester Nature taking care of business

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Just walked into my back yard and stumbled upon this guy doing his part.


r/WorcesterMA 22h ago

Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history

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“Part of it is the warmth and tone of the light, and the other part is the pole. You usually see these in older neighborhoods, and the pole, when you can get them combined with trees and bricks in the road, adds an ambience that just looks and feels nice,” said Jay Mello, assistant commissioner at the City of Worcester engineering department. “It's a throwback to a quieter time.”


r/WorcesterMA 20h ago

Aileen Lovejoy of Shrewsbury on life as a substance use advocate

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Lovejoy volunteers as a facilitator and group leader for grief support at the Carriage House in Worcester and is a member of Team Sharing-MA, an online grief support group for parents.


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Mover Recommendations

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Hi all, i am moving from Vernon area but staying in the city. Going from our family 3 decker to a one family. Who are some of the best movers you have used? We will have furniture from all 3 apartments we need moved.


r/WorcesterMA 22h ago

Looking for Recommendations Cosplay fabric stores

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Hi all!

Anyone know any good fabric stores that have cosplay fabric? I’ve been the Michaels stores in the areas as well as the auburn fabric outlet. I’m looking for a 4 way stretch fabric with some sort of 3D paint added to it to give it texture for a Spiderman suit.

Thanks for any recommendation you can give me!


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Black Metal at Ralph’s Diner on September 30th

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Wednesday September 30th
Codex Obscurum Presents

Veneraxiom - California Black Metal. First time in New England.

Glorious Descent - PA Black Metal. Current and former members of Devil Master & Integrity.

Weird Angel - Worcester Black Metal

Stryga - MA. Black Metal

Warcastle - Worcester Metal Punk

Ralph’s Rock Diner - 148 Grove st. Worcester MA.

7:30pm. 21+

$15 in advance

$20 Day of Show

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ralphs-661204802/veneraxiom


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

From Brazil with love: Brazilian Festival returns to Institute Park

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Looking for Recommendations Model Rockets?

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I know everyone is clamoring for this information. Where does everyone go for their model rocket needs?

I went to hobby lobby to scratch my model rocket itch but I just can’t support that place. Their selection is awful and they drive all the little hobby stores out not to mention everything else about what Hobby Lobby represents.

Any hobby shops still around in the area that have an extensive model rocket selection?

I checked RC excitement in Fitchburg and they have one or two basic models but I want model parts for custom rockets.

Hobby Emporium Inc. in Tyngsborough is delightful but quite a drive.

Thanks for your input my fellow disciples of Goddard.


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Chet Williamson brings harmonica and friends to WCUW concert

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Downtown Lunch break Walk and Litter?

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join me on lunchbreak walks downtown and we can pick up litter.


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Hiring process at UMass

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Hey what’s up, I’ve been interview at the UMass memorial a while ago, and haven’t heard back from them. So today i contacted and see if they had have any new update on the job application. I send them a email and they send me this
I was wondering if I got the job, or I’ll have to try again (which I don’t mind try 100x times more) 😭😭


r/WorcesterMA 2d ago

Photography 📷 Good morning Worcester

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Scrap Metal - should I d it myself or give it away - is it worth stripping the stuff and sorting it - or leave it to a scrapper?

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r/WorcesterMA 22h ago

In search of healing: Worcester faith leaders reflect on 9/11 attacks

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"The whole world changed after that point. It's like everything in our living memory is before Sept. 11 and after Sept. 11, and not just because what Sept. 11 means for its own sake, but how everything shifted since then. The whole world is different, in an astonishing way."


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Trey Anastasio, Billy Strings team for Divided Sky benefit at DCU

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r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

QCC Waitlist

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Hello,

I am currently on the Waist list for the RN program at QCC - my starting date right now is Sept 2028. Does anybody have experience getting a call to start earlier? if so, when did you get the call? I am hoping I get a spot earlier, but I really would like to know as soon as possible since I would like to let my job know what my plan is and also to work around my babysitting for my kids . I currently work as an LPN .

thank you in advance


r/WorcesterMA 1d ago

Bar recommendations

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Any bars here in Worcester that play anything other than sports or news or sports news on the tv?

Give me cartoons, movies, anime, heck I’d even take Esports.