Check out the latest news from Downtown Worcester from our press releases and stay current with local happenings and artist spotlights in our newsletters! Interested in learning more? Feel free to contact us.
Press Releases
Our media announcements highlight our efforts to enhance Downtown Worcester.
Downtown Worcester BID and Worcester Public Library Team Up for Public Art & Lighting Installation on Salem Street
11/29/22
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the Worcester Public Library and Worcester Public Library Foundation, has been awarded a $15,000 MassDevelopment Commonwealth Places seed grant for a large-scale public art and lighting project.
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$40k in Economic Development Bill Earmarked for BID to Address Quality of Life Issues Downtown
11/16/22
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) will receive an additional $40,000 to address quality of life issues in Downtown Worcester, thanks to the $3.76 billion spending plan signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker last week.
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Worcester Awarded $25,000 Grant to Focus on Quality of Life Downtown
11/3/22
The City of Worcester will receive a Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI) Technical Assistance grant to create a quality of life amenities plan for Downtown Worcester in collaboration with the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID).
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Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District Enlivens Storefronts with Local Art
5/17/22
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) selected two local artists to bring new vibrancy to windows on Portland and Salem Streets in Downtown Worcester.
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Business Improvement District Awarded $75,000 Grant 4/20/22
Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District Unveils New Website 3/21/22
BID Brings Olympic Spirit to Downtown 1/21/22
BID Releases Downtown Worcester Pandemic Recovery Plan 12/10/21
Lighting & Window Displays Add to Winter Festivities 12/3/21
Community Input Sought for Recovery Plans 9/21/21
BID Provides New Outdoor Dining Options Downtown 7/27/21
New Waste Disposal Units Mean Cleaner Downtown Sidewalks 7/23/21
Artists’ Window Displays Enliven Vacant Storefronts 6/30/21
Tourism Recovery Grant to Support Marketing August Celebration 4/26/21
Downtown Worcester to Receive Recovery Planning Assistance 3/10/21
Ambassador Program Highlighted in New Video 11/25/20
Artists Showcase Public Desires for Downtown Worcester 10/16/20
Artists Transform Storefronts as Part of Planning Initiative 9/1/20
Newsletters
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