Each week through November, on Worcester Election Countdown, Gary Vecchio and Gary Rosen will update viewers on this year's Mayoral, School Committee and City Council At-Large and District races. Candidates for local office will appear on the show to let viewers know where they stand on the issues that are most important to Worcester residents, business owners, students and voters. No other local media personalities are as informed and skilled as Vecchio and Rosen in reporting on Worcester's municipal elections.
Episode 22 (24:32): Meet Kate Toomey, incumbent candidate for City Council At-Large
Episode 21 (28:42): Meet Dianna Biancheria and Laura Clancey, incumbent candidates for School Committee
Episode 20 (24:43): Meet Matt Wally, candidate for City Council At-Large
Episode 19 (24:38): Meet Jermoh Kamara, candidate for School Committee
Episode 18 (28:48): Meet Shanel Soucy, candidate for School Committee
Episode 17 (28:26): Meet Molly McCullough, incumbent candidate for School Committee
Episode 16 (28:54): Meet Candy Mero-Carlson, incumbent candidate for City Council District 2
Episode 15 (27:55): Meet Sean Rose, incumbent candidate for City Council District 1.
Episode 14 (28:36): Meet Johanna Hampton-Dance, Candidate for City Council District 2
Episode 13 (28:21): Meet Rick Cipro, candidate for City Council District 1
Episode 12 (28:14): Meet Gregory Stratman, candidate for City Council District 5
Episode 11 (28:46): Meet Moe Bergman, incumbent candidate for At-Large City Council
Episode 10 (28:15): Meet Etel Haxhiaj, candidate for City Council District 5
Episode 9 (28:02): Meet Guillermo Creamer, candidate for City Council At-Large
Episode 8 (28:15): Meet Sue Mailman, candidate for School Committee.
Episode 7 (28:22): Meet Yenni Desroches, candidate for City Council District 5.
Episode 6 (24:38): Meet Jermain Johnson, candidate for School Committee.
Episode 5 (24:43): Meet Bill Coleman, candidate for City Council At-Large.
Episode 4 (28:36): Meet Donna Colorio, candidate for City Council At-Large.
Episode 3 (27:21): Meet Steve Quist, candidate for City Council District 5.
Episode 2 (27:58): Their guest is the Worcester City Clerk City Niko Vangjeli.
Episode 1 (28:41): In this premiere episode we learn what the show is about and to expect in future episodes.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-One man hopes to make it easier for vendors, street performers to work in Worcester
-Here’s how much Worcester’s department leaders made in 2023
-Clark professor rewinds to create a neighborhood venture
-Thousands could benefit from $5.6 million settlement of Peterson Oil fuel mix allegations
-"Slice of paradise" takes root with planting of Worcester's first Miyawaki forest
-Residents fighting to reclaim money in "equity theft" lawsuit (3:34). Article
-Earlier: Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
-Many in Worcester County toss textiles in trash despite state ban
>FAITH: On Passover, and "seeing ourselves in our history"
>DINING OUT: Competetive eater Geoff Esper tackles the new Chuckwagon Challenge in Worcester (13:36)
-ICYMI: Wormtown Brewery to be sold to Jack's Abby
-Local ice cream shops open for the season
-GBH reporters raced from Worcester to Boston. What they learned (7:29). Article
-Worcester bakery closed until May 8th
-Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee meeting May 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students become teachers
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Road in Oxford to close until July for Route 20 construction
-Clinton cannabis firm closes, faces lawsuit over $61,000 alleged owed to H.V.A.C. company
-Fitchburg’s 147-year-old building eyed for retro arcade bar, 8 apartments
-Shrewsbury Senior Center offers root beer floats to community
-Sutton Public Schools resource fair
-Clinton High announces honor roll
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Gallery Sitka in Shirley will host "Symptoms," an ink painting exhibition
-Radio Worcester (16:24): John Keough on Worcester's film industry
-Radio Worcester (17:12): Worcester Arts Council awards grants
-Worcester County Light Opera Company, a hidden jewel on Grandview Avenue
-Ray Mariano: School Committee should start budget cuts from the top
-Shaun Connolly: Do you know how to be cool?
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 913 (28:26): Earth Day 2024
-Manny Jae Media (36:54): Manny and the Mayor, Episode 4
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 534 (27:49): Police equity report, speed limits, construction pauses
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Spag's for over 35 years and was married for 69 years
>SPORTS: Celtics dominate Heat, take 2-1 series lead
-Bruins take 3-1 series lead over Toronto
-Day 3 of Patriots in NFL Draft
-This stat will get Patriots fans excited about Drake Maye’s potential
-Holy Cross star C.J. Hanson drafted by Kansas City
-Lionel Messi dazzles, scores twice in Inter Miami win over New England
-Bravehearts' single-game tickets for Opening Night and first Fireworks Friday are on sale now
-Red Sox rout Cubs, 17-0
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 8-7
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Tornadoes level Nebraska, Iowa towns, devastating video shows
-Boston College prof says modern parenting has gone too far (2:33)
-Tragic: Missing teen's body recovered after deadly crocodile attack
>NEW ENGLAND: Man kills wife and child in apparent double murder-suicide in Lowell
-Does Massachusetts still live up to the old nickname Taxachusetts?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (30:39): Shay Savoie
-The power behind the Purple: Community
-Worcester State students present “Eurydice,” a modern take on the classic myth
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What to do at the Grand Canyon - besides stare at it
>BUSINESS: F.T.C. banning most employers from using noncompete clauses; legal challenges ahead
-Flexcon parent company names former advisory board member as C.F.O.
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom to hold private shopping night at Flock & Flourish
>HOMES: Drop in home sales due to high mortgages and low inventory (2:16)
>HEALTH: Scientists making progress using immunotherapy vs. cancer (1:12)
-Man receives world's first melanoma vaccine
>FOOD: F.D.A. finds traces of bird flu in grocery store milk, but says pasteurized dairy products are safe
>TV/STREAMING: Canceled or renewed? Which broadcast TV shows are coming back
>MOVIES: Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant set to star in new "Bridget Jones" movie
>CELEBRITY: David Beckham suing Mark Wahlberg for $10 million over F45 Training deal
>ANIMALS: This dog asks to be rescued at the gas station (1:00)
>HISTORY: Former Worcester police headquarters on Waldo Street, 1900
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community comes together to help veteran after carjacking
-Meanwhile, in Leominster, barber calls customer Shrek, gets arrested for threatening to stab him with hair-cutting shears during ensuing argument
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