Is there enough parking in Worcester’s Canal District? City says there are more than 6K spots within a half-mile of Polar Park site Published: Jul. 30, 2019, 6:50 a.m.

WORCESTER — Son of a ditch. ... I discovered that an “as-built” map of the canal from 1828 was on file at the Rhode Island Historical Society, and while the original is unavailable, ...

Heading into the new year, business owners hope downtown Worcester will see growth and success like the Canal District has seen recently, especially with housing and other projects underway.

“It’s become one of the great hot neighborhoods in Worcester, as it was in 1828 when the canal opened.” Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox, is the centerpiece of the growing district.

As Worcester works to revitalize its neighborhoods, the city's Canal District is one area many point to as an up-and-coming place. There's a list of upgrades community leaders still want to see ...

From Worcester, he orchestrated the arrival of hundreds of Irishmen from New York, where they built the Erie Canal. There was a notable influx of workers to Worcester on July 4, 1826. That date is ...

As with many stadium deals that require public financing, building Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox, was controversial. But so far, the bet seems to be paying off.