https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2022/12/samuel-peckham-arrested-charged-in-worcester-highland-st-shooting-that-killed-1.html

Indeed a shooting

Total wine is good for making your own sixers

The way people drive in Worcester, I'm reminded of that episode of Parks & Rec where we find out people in Pawnee put their whole mouth over the water fountain spout. Like, y'all realize no one else in the country drives like this, right?

Not in Worcester, but if you find yourself up around Clinton, Taqueria El Amigo 3 is my favorite in the area. In town, favorite is probably Taqueria del Pueblo. But now I'm gonna have to check out The Taco Spot as others are mentioning.

Dumbarton Oaks?

Fair points in the first paragraph, but I don't agree that the steady loud-ass whine of a gas-powered leaf blower should be considered part of city noise. I actually like the mix of normal city noise (passing cars, motorcycles, music, occasional honks, sirens, shouting). But the leaf blower drowns out all other city noise.

Specifically the blower. And I understand that a lot of people are physically unable to rake, so I wouldn't recommend a ban on all blowers, but maybe a ban on gas-powered.

There's plenty of technology that will allow you to participate virtually in your Very Important Business Meeting without the waste of jet fuel. As a bonus you'll avoid the crushing indignity of the occasional canceled flight.

In the general region you have Providence which gets some good acts that don't come through Worcester. Check out Columbus Theatre or Performing Arts Center or Bold Point Park in the warmer months, just to name a few venues.

Ugh. Guessing Nick is a Jeep person and Jocelyn wears super wide brimmed hats. Thanks for including my terrified pets in the celebration of yourselves.

Looked like near the airport, and looked professional. Very confused.

dang. weird place to plug this, but Honey Dew has the best breakfast sandwiches in town, at least the one inside the Honey Farms on Highland.

My favorite coffee here is Acoustic Java but it's not conveniently located for me. Same goes for New Tradition; I only go there when I'm getting a haircut at Heartland. Favorite coffee in my neighborhood is Root & Press, just wish they had better hours. They aren't open early enough for me to grab a cup before work. If you're in the area of Acoustic or New Tradition, I highly recommend those. Both have great product/service and a nice space to chill.

Bedlam is the place I feel most comfortable spending time in. Annie's is the place to dig for gems. Root & Press is small but well-curated. Your wife will be finished browsing in like 5 minutes tho, and personally I think their food is overpriced for the quality. Tidepool feels too sterile for a bookstore.

Overall suggestion is go to Bedlam on a weekend morning and then head over to Birchtree for brunch and discuss your book choices.

Not in Worcester, but Taqueria El Amigo 3 in Clinton. People are saying Pepe's but I've found them to be very inconsistent.