Fallout from Bay State Chrysler Closures

Chrysler wants to close 12 of its Massachusetts dealerships in an attempt to restructure out of bankruptcy. Those targeted are searching for answers, while those that remain stand to gain business.



WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports.

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Worcester Recycling Day!!

The City of Worcester(DPW&P) is having it's household recycling day
tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th from 9 AM to 3 PM.

For more information please call 508-929-1300 or online at www.metechrecycling.com
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Homelessness in the WORC

Report: Recession Has Mass. Nonprofits Reeling

The nonprofit sector in Massachusetts is being hard hit by the economy, according to a new report.



A survey conducted for the Boston Foundation found that 67 percent of area nonprofits are experiencing a delay or decline in funding from all sectors, including the government, foundations, grant money and private giving.



WBUR’s Monica Brady-Myerov reports.

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A Sign of the Times

As spring has sprung, I guess it's time for the City to update some of the old signs that are so damned small even a driver with Coke-bottle glasses couldn't read the signs.

This picture was taken this morning at the corner of Vernon Street & Endicott Street.

266: Stop the Insanity

That's right folks, it's only 266 more days until Christmas, and you can get ready by purchasing the Aretha Franklin "hat" Christmas tree ornament.




Momma 'Retha..........don't let them play you like that!

Breakthrough in Sub-prime Mortgage Relief

In a precedent-setting agreement, Goldman Sachs will provide $50 million to modify loans for over 700 homeowners. It will also pay an additional $10 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to end an investigation of the company’s role in financing sub-prime mortgages in the state. We speak with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley.

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