-
Worcester Holding Fireworks, Parade and More for 300th Birthday Party
Worcester is turning 300 this month, and the city is pulling out all the stops to celebrate. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the city will host a series of events free to the public for its tricentennial, which the city is referring to as its Tercentennial. The lineup includes fireworks, parade and festival and popular musical acts, all free and…
-
Baseball Fans Pack Polar Park for WooSox' Home Opener
Worcester Red Sox fans started showing up to Polar Park before doors opened at noon for the team’s home opener. “I took the day off. She got dismissed early from school today,” said Matthew Lavoie. “We like to come in early, and we like the whole feel of the ballpark … It’s just a home away from home.” Lavoie...
-
As MLB Lockout Continues, WooSox Look Forward to Start of Minor League Baseball
Hope springs eternal at Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts, with the WooSox’ home opener set for next month and Major League Baseball still in a lockout. “Once again, old owners are ruining baseball with outdated ideas,” one Worcester man said. Right now, the big leagues are on hold with owners and players arguing over everything from money to the rules…
-
WooSox Announce 1st Annual Trick-or-Treat at Polar Park
Halloween weekend is here, and if you’re looking for a fun (and free!) event to celebrate, the Worcester Red Sox have a treat for you! Celebrating spooky season for the first time in their new neighborhood, the organization has teamed up with the Canal District Alliance to present the WooSox’ inaugural Trick-or-Treat at Polar Park. “For years, we have...
-
WooSox Honor Worcester Officer Who Died Trying to Save Drowning Teen
Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who died Friday while trying to rescue a drowning teen, was honored at Sunday’s WooSox game. His 13-year-old-son, Javon, threw the first pitch at Polar Park. Familia’s family members say Familia and his son bonded over baseball, making the tribute particularly moving. That same day, more than 100 Worcester Police officers attended Javon’s playoff...
-
Play Ball! Worcester's Polar Park Opens for Inaugural Home Game
Worcester’s Polar Park is finally open. The long-awaited park opened its gates Tuesday for the first time as the WooSox defeated the Syracuse Mets 8-5 in their home opener. For now, capacity at the park, located in the Kelly Square area, will be capped at 25 percent under Phase 4, Step 1 of Massachusetts’ reopening plan. Tickets for the home…
-
‘The Energy's Amazing': Take a Tour of the WooSox' Soon-to-Be-Open Polar Park
In just a few short days, Worcester’s own “Field of Dreams” will finally become a reality. Polar Park is set to open its doors next week for the first ever Worcester Red Sox home game. “The energy’s amazing and the energy in the ballpark is fueled by the energy in the community,” WooSox President Dr. Charles Steinberg said. And...
-
Tour Polar Park Ahead of WooSox Home Opener
The Worcester Red Sox are set to take the field at Polar Park for the first time on Tuesday. We got a sneak peak of the ballpark.
-
Students Preparing for Prom Season During the Pandemic
As Massachusetts starts to loosen up its COVID-19 restrictions, students at some school are getting ready for a unique prom.
-
Final Demolition at Polar Park Construction Site
Crews completed the final stages of demolition Friday morning for the new Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts. Once construction is finished, the site will be the home of the Worcester Red Sox.
-
Final Demolition on Site of Polar Park
The final stage of demolition is set to begin in order to make room for construction for the upcoming stadium of the Worcester Red Sox.