Do we need more civility on the floor of the City Council? In our elections? Has a toxicity come into into our political process that is preventing good people from running? One Worcester is a group of Political, Religious and Business leaders who are asking those running for office to take a pledge to stop what they see as over the line, personal, attacks.

Tomorrow is Election Day and we are guaranteed at least two new faces on the City Council. Competitive races in District 1 and District 5. I caught up with D-5 candidate Paul Franco at his stand out in Newton Square this morning.

Continuing my conversations with the possible new faces on the City Council. Today - Matt Wally running in District 5. Join me and Walter Bird live from Worcester City Hall from 6-10 on election night. We'll be heard at worcestermag.com/totc and at unityradioma.org

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"Talk of the Commonwealth" continues to hang out on street corners with candidates for City Council. Today a conversation with District 1 City Council Candidate Ed Moynihan.

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We will see some new faces on the Worcester City Council with two hotly contested District races. Their is also a new face in the At-Large Race, Ben Straight. Ben was moved to run because of his concern over the tone and direction of the City Council. He stopped byThe Hank Stolz Experience on Charter TV 3 and this morning he is the "Talk of the Commonwealth." The podcast is available at worcestermag.com/totc

Radio All Stars "Zip" Zipfel, Sherman Whitman, Greg Byrne, Ben White featuring Walter Bird and Jeannie Hebert with Special Appearance by Dale LaPage presented "War of the Worlds" at Nick's last Halloween.​

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The Worcester City Council will have at least two new faces. District 1 and District 5 have both good candidates and good races. This week on "Talk of the Commonwealth" we hear from the candidates on the issues most important to them. Today - Sean Rose, District 1

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President Trump declares the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency. Today on "Talk of the Commonwealth" we look at two local programs that are working on helping those suffering from addiction.

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With just over a week to go Hank and Walter run down the story lines from Worcester's municipal election.. Plus a special announcement about live election night coverage and Worcester Magazine's endorsements. The Worcester Municipal Election is the "Talk of the Commonwealth"

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Can't make it out to Colorado tonight for the Railers game? No problem. You can see the game with a bunch of other hockey fanatics or just folks out for a good time at Railers Tavern across from the DCU. They are carrying all the Railers away games. Oh, they'll probably have that World Series thing on one of the screens as well.

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