Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth

Following up the tremendous success of The Van Gough Immersive Experience in Worcester, Craig Morrison of Exhibition Hub, announced the company will be bringing The Monet Immersive Experience to Worcester in September. Morrison appeared on The Podcast of Discover Central MA along with Don Porcaro of The Worcester Bravehearts talking about the upcoming All-Star game.

Dr. Charles also said the team is actively working with developers to drive the progress of the projects around Polar Park, with the goal of creating a thriving community around the stadium. That includes working on having a hotel or other building being built in left field. Plus, alert the kids "Bluey" will be at the park on Sunday.

The Political Roundtable on the Talk of the Commonwealth features Robert Amorello and Randy Feldman looking at the top political stories from the right and the left. This week Birthright Citizenship, the Big Beautiful Bill and Biden's Doctor takes the fifth.

Lisa Swanson is the new President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central New England. She is no stranger to Central New England Businesses, having been with the Hanover Theatre since its start almost 18 years ago. Swanson discusses the BBB's mission, its accreditation standards for businesses and charities, and her plans to reinvigorate the organization's President's Club and more.

The Radio Roundtable, Matt Wally, Guillermo Creamer, and Randy Feldman look at a plan put forward by Worcester Mayor Joe Petty and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on a tax incentive for local landlords to keep their rents below market rate. Wally applauds the idea but Creamer and Feldman are more skeptical on how much good it will due. Feldman questions the timing and wonders if it is just a feel-good election press release without any real teeth.

Worcester’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Matt Moore, discusses his role, how the city handles media and social media response, and the balancing act between speed and accuracy—especially in high-pressure situations like recent ICE activity on Eureka Street.

The Rundown with Mark Henderson, the016.com and Tom Marino, thisweekinworcester.com. A weekly look on the Talk of the Commonwealth on the top stories of the week.This week's conversation looks at the delayed opening of Crompton Park pool, a local restaurant owner's response to a negative online review, and a proposed ban on law enforcement wearing masks.

Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about what federal grants being withheld could mean for Worcester schools. Why the city's pool was closed on the hottest day of the year and can we do something about all the dog poop.

Lisa Swanson is the new President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central New England. She is no stranger to Central New England Businesses, having been with the Hanover Theatre since its start almost 18 years ago. Swanson discusses the BBB's mission, its accreditation standards for businesses and charities, and her plans to reinvigorate the organization's President's Club and host an open house event to engage the community

Luis Pedraja - President - Quinsigamond Community College speaks with the Talk of the Commonwealth about the importance of education in upholding the ideals of democracy. Dr. Pedraja says "Education enables us to participate in democracy and in that way be a continuation of that promise that was made a long time ago on the 4th of July in 1776."