Worcester residents voice support for city councilor allegedly targeted with transphobic comments from colleagues
Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary person elected to the council, said last week they were taking “a hiatus” from their public duties after alleging they had been misgendered by fellow officials.
‘I’m terrified’: Support, outrage as Worcester City Council addresses transphobia allegations
There was a mix of support and outrage in Worcester on Tuesday night as allegations of a toxic culture and transphobia within the Worcester City Council were heard during a public meeting.
Worcester city councilors apologize to Nguyen amid allegations of transphobia
Worcester’s city council on Tuesday formally apologized to Councilor Thu Nguyen for the harm they’ve experienced on the job.
‘Do better or step aside’: Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester councilor
Supporters of Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen assembled at Worcester City Hall on Tuesday and called for accountability from city leaders who Nguyen claims made transphobic statements.
Worcester City Council addresses allegations of transphobia
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) heavily criticized statements made by the Right Rev. Mariann Budde on Tuesday at the inaugural prayer service held for President Trump. “The person giving this sermon should be added to the deportation list,” Collins wrote in a post on the social platform X, alongside a clip of Budde’s comments. Trump has…
City council member in Massachusetts takes ‘hiatus’ after alleged ‘transphobia’ by colleagues
Worcester City Council-at-Large member Thu Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary person elected to office in Massachusetts, wrote in a Facebook post there has been “transphobia” over the past three
Worcester city councilor denounces ‘targeted hate’ over transphobia claims
Worcester City Council Vice Chairman Khrystian King condemned transphobic comments City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen, said were made to him by the mayor and fellow city councilors.
A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words
GBH News spoke with Nguyen about their identity and role in politics a week before they announced a one-month leave from the council.
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Worcester District 1 City Councilor Jennifer Pacillo will give up seat at end of term
Pacillo worked as a waitress for close to 20 years before losing her job during the pandemic. For the remainder of her term, Pacillo said, she looks forward to “working as hard ...
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Buying property in Worcester will get easier next month
BUYING property in Worcester will soon be easier. Worcester City Council is partnering with the Government to include the city's property details in the national database. From Monday, February 10, ...
Worcester city councilor wants to bring back New Years celebration
The Vice Chair of Worcester’s City Council is on a quest to bring back an annual New Year’s Eve tradition that was ...
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Tory feud as divides opinion in Worcester as Amos ditches Conservative 'carcass'
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A quarter of Worcester ash trees checked for deadly disease
Ash dieback is a fungal infection that blocks a tree's access to water, causing it to die. Signs of the disease, such as dark patches or black leaves, can be spotted between June and September. The ...
Work begins on new city arts venue
Work is due to get under way on a new arts and entertainment venue in the centre of Worcester. The city council said ...