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A Worcester veteran is transforming his front yard into a diverse ecosystem to support bees and local wildlife. https://www.worcestermag.com/story/news/local/worcester/2026/08/02/worcester-veteran-turns-front-yard-into-garden/91077408007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Music, excitement and of course, the scent of food will be in the air when the annual Italian Festival returns for four days. See link below ⬇️

📸 Alan Arsenault/Telegram & Gazette File Photo

Newport Folk Festival is a cross-generational experience where even a preschooler can find common ground with world-class musicians. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Rich Fury

On “The Schooling,” Worcester rapper Killy Shoot recalls the past and muses on how poverty, addiction and the drug trade all feed each other. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Toca Legacy

Worcester County Commoner Ivan Smirnoff of Worcester, and Jamezie Helenski, of The North Horde, fight it out at King Ralph's Renaissance Faire, Aug. 1 at Ralph's Rock Diner. See link below ⬇️

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This week's Worcester Walk takes us to the Mass. Central Rail Trail's West Boylston section, which runs through woodland above the Quinapoxet River. See link below ⬇️

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Tessah Stanton, of Rainforest Reptile Shows, introduces Trixie, the common boa constrictor, at King Ralph's Renaissance Faire, held Aug. 1 at Ralph's Rock Diner. See link below ⬇️

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Scenes from King Ralph's Renaissance Faire, held Aug. 1 at Ralph's Rock Diner. See link below ⬇️

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King Ralph's Renaissance Faire drew revelers and reptiles for a royally good time at Ralph's Rock Diner. See link below ⬇️

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Scenes from the Worcester African Festival held Aug. 1 at Worcester Common, and hosted by Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants. See link below ⬇️

📸 Margaret Smith/Worcester Magazine