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.
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.
‘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 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.
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…
‘These are serious allegations’: Worcester investigates transphobic comments allegedly made by city councilors
Nguyen, who took office in January 2022, said they will take a hiatus after three colleagues on the board repeatedly misgendered them.
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.
Worcester elected official to take hiatus, cites 'transphobia' on City Council
At a contentious Dec. 17 meeting, Nguyen sharply criticized City Manager Eric D. Batista and the council's leadership for not opposing a statement by an outside attorney representing the city who had cast doubt on the Justice Department's findings on the Police Department.
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
The Craft Inn Bar in Worcester re-entered by city council
Worcester City Centre has re-entered and taken control of the former Craft Inn opposite Foregate Street Train Station in Worcester. A notice on the door now states that the lease has been forfeited and the site has been secured by 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 ...
Worcester police probe negotiations still on, despite new DOJ directive — for now
The Department of Justice opened the door to reconsidering police reform agreements. Here's what that means for negotiations over a damning report on Worcester's police.
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Tory feud as divides opinion in Worcester as Amos ditches Conservative 'carcass'
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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 ...