Talk of the Commonwealth

Live interviews from The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Game Changers Expo at Mechanics Hall.

In order of their appearance:

1. Alex Guardiola (Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the WRCC)

2. Tim Murray (President and CEO of the WRCC)

3. Craig Blais (President & CEO of the Worcester Business Development Corporation)

4. Andy Davis (Director of the Worcester Regional Airport)

5. Barbara Fields (President and CEO of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation)

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting Game Changers on Friday, October 25th, 2019. they are focusing on a new housing study that will be unveiled at the event. Tim Murray, The President and CEO of the WRCC, joined us this morning to give us a little preview of what will be happening at the can't miss event of the season tomorrow.

Register and find out more information here: www.centralmassbusinessexpo.com

The Worcester Red Sox show airs on The Radio Worcester Network every Thursday morning from 9-10am on-air @ AM 830, WCRN and online @ RadioWorcester.Com

10/24/19

Our weekly interview with Mayor Petty comes your way every Wednesday morning at 7:00am on the Radio Worcester Network.

AM 830, WCRN

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Radio Worcester presents Ballots and Beers 2019 (Live from Redemption Rock)

Worcester native Ricky Duran joined us this morning to talk about The Voice and his sudden rise to stardom after blowing the judges away during the blind auditions of the popular show 'The Voice' on NBC.

We talk about everything from Worcester to his music to how his life has changed since his big moment.

Check out his stunning moment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynRUykxX_fM

Check Ricky out here: https://www.facebook.com/IamRickyDuran/

On this edition of our weekly conversation with Worcester Mayor Joe Petty we talk about:

- Halloween and possibly change the Trick-or-Treat date

- Stearns Tavern

- WPS Administration and the "14 action steps" given to Superintendent Maureen Binienda along with her new 3-year contract

- Ballots and Beers: Candidates Night at Redemption Rock Brewing on Monday October 21st (Hosted by Hank and Ben)

REMEMBER - Listen to #WorcesterWednesday with Mayor Petty every Wednesday morning at 7:00am

Historic Stearns Tavern re-opens after much renovation, restoration, and relocation. Now on Mill Street next to Coes Pond, this historic tavern is one of a kind. City Manager Ed Augustus talks about how this day and building came to be and what we can expect from it. (10/15/19)

Join Worcester Red Sox President Dr. Charles Steinberg and Hank Stolz as they talk about everything Worcester Red Sox every Thursday from 9-10am.

This week on The Music of Baseball we talk about the Wally song and how to make kids feel comfortable at the park.

Learn More about the Worcester Red Sox at PolarPark.Com

Edward G. Robinson, the President of the Worcester NAACP, called into the show to talk about their proposed 'residents' advisory commission' for the Worcester School Committee. The idea is still in the nascent stages, but he was able to shed more light on what was reported.

Read the article for background here: https://www.telegram.com/news/20191008/residents-advisory-commission-floated-for-worcester-school-committee