Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy explore Worcester's Green Hill Park over the centuries.

 

Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girls Laurel, Gloria, Cherie and Audra savor the sweet smell of success at their school's holiday fair. Speaking of fairs, our girl and over 15 artists and vendors look forward to seeing you at the Cold Moon Holiday Art Fair from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove St. Her latest book, previous books, Christmas cards, original drawings and the proverbial more will be available. Please stop by! Thanks!

 

And now this message at the Festival of Lights

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and suspect Uncle Timmy take in the Festival of Lights Dec. 5 on the Worcester Common, starting at 5 p.m. with the tree lighting at 6 p.m.

 

Just passin' through (and Happy Thanksgiving!)

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel helps some visitors along their way, with best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Down to the last leaf of autumn

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel provides the finishing touch to autumn's foliage in Worcester.

 

That's the spirit at Worcester's Veterans Day Parade

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girls Audra, Gloria and Laurel get into the spirit of the occasion at Worcester's Veterans Day Parade, stepping off at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., and proceeding to City Hall. 

 

Inside the old Odd Fellows Building in Worcester

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel explores the Odd Fellows Building on Main Street during its fraternal heyday.

 

Happy Halloween!

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel, Uncle Timmy, and friends old and new wish you a most Happy Halloween (with apologies to all J.D. Salinger fans!).

 

Slow down, enjoy the local color

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel enjoys the local color while it lasts along Interstate 290. She also looks forward to seeing you at this year's final Vincent's Backyard Gallery, featuring over 20 local artists and live music, from 1 to 6 p.m. this Sunday, 10/19, at Vincent's, 49 Suffolk St. Her latest book, IN THE YEAR 2025 WITH LAUREL, including all Worcester history cartoons published since last year's LAUREL'S MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR, will be available, together with previous books, original drawings, Christmas cards, T-shirts and (new!) stickers. Please stop by! Thanks!

 

A walk through time at Institute Park

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel strolls through the years at Worcester's Institute Park.

 

At the Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy literally stop the show at the Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade, stepping off at noon this Sunday from Belmont Street and concluding at Washington Square.

 

The right touch for picking apples

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel employs the right touch for a bounty of apples during the harvest season.

 

 

So long summer, hello fall

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy prepare the backyard for the change in seasons.

 

A night at the Greendale Theater, Worcester's "neighborhood house"

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel hits "rewind" for a visit to the Greendale Theater, one of Worcester's long-departed "neighborhood houses." 

 

Best seats in the house for Movies on the Common

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel treats some local moviegoers at this year's finale for Movies on the Common on Sept. 11, featuring "Wicked." 

 

"For every action..."

In this Sunday's Telegram, physics are literally at play for our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy.

 

A grand send-off as school starts in Worcester

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel starts her new school year with a solid send-off, with best wishes to all students.

 

Above it all at the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel gives a literal high five at the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Aug. 24, with activities at Institute Park starting at noon and the parade stepping off at 1:30 p.m. on Main Street at City Hall.

 

At the Italian Festival Aug. 14-17 in Worcester

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel's pretty as a picture at the annual Italian Festival Aug. 14-17 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish on Massasoit Road.  

 

History inside eight walls in Worcester

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel pays a visit to the two 19th-century octagon houses in Worcester. 

 

The time is ripe at the Out to Lunch Farmers Market

In this Sunday's Telegram, all's in tune with our girl Laurel at the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market, running through Aug. 20 on Worcester Common.

 

One day at Shore Park

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel literally makes a new friend at Shore Park on Indian Lake in Worcester.

 

Trading places at Institute Park

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and company swap places at a Mass. Symphony concert at Institute Park. Concerts this season will be held on July 13 (Afro-Latin jazz) and July 20 (Salute to Disney).

Meet Worcester architect Elbridge Boyden, designer of Mechanics Hall

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel learns about 19th-century Worcester architect Elbridge Boyden, who designed Mechanics Hall, the Cathedral of St. Paul and other iconic Worcester buildings.

 

Best seat in the house for July 4

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel, her Grammy and Uncle Timmy enjoy the best seat in the house for Worcester's July Fourth fireworks July 1 at East Park and at the Mass. Symphony concert July 3 in Institute Park.

 

Now that summer's here...

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girls Laurel and Cherie celebrate the summer solstice while Uncle Timmy completes with confidence a particular task.

 

 

One for the summer

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel offers her teacher Mr. Papineau one for the summer as school vacation unfolds in Worcester. 

 

Grand slam at Polar Park

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel, Uncle Timmy, and several WooSox fans witness a grand slam by the home team at Polar Park.

 

White City, way back then

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel spends a day at the former White City amusement park in Shrewsbury.

 

On Memorial Day

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy pause in silence at the water ceremony on Memorial Day at Elm Park.

 

A break in the action

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel's Worcester Field Hockey team calls for a break in the action.

 

On Mother's Day

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel spends a most pleasant Mother's Day with her mother and grandmother, with best wishes to all moms.

 

A visit to Oread Castle

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel visits Oread Collegiate Institute, the first U.S. college solely for women, at Oread Castle in Main South.

 

Say it with flowers

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girls Laurel and Cherie say it with flowers to an unsuspecting Uncle Timmy crosstown.

 

Happy Easter!

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel receives a special Easter delivery with a Worcester touch, along with our wishes for a happy holiday.

 

Master class at the Greendale Y

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel receives swimming advice from an expert at the Greendale YMCA.

 

Another mighty Casey

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel learns about another mighty Casey of baseball lore with a Worcester connection.

 

Hi neighbor!

In this Sunday's Telegram, the pothole crew's on the job at Tadcaster Place while our girl Laurel greets a new face on her street.

 

Subtle signs of spring

In this Sunday's Telegram,  our girl Laurel observes some heralds of spring in Worcester. 

Carried away on St. Patrick's Day

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy in particular feel the Irish spirit on St. Patrick's Day.

 

Springing forward for daylight saving time

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel springs - and looks - forward to the daylight ahead as we adjust our clocks (have you?).

 

Happy 168th Birthday, Mechanics Hall!

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel has a front-row seat to 168 years of songs, strangleholds, and skating at Mechanics Hall.

 

Down memory lane at the Museum of Worcester

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy roll down memory lane at the highly recommended candlepin bowling exhibit at the Museum of Worcester. Admission is free all year, come on down!

 

 

A spell of fun for February school vacation

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel spells "fun" her own unique way for February school vacation week.

 

 

 

Spreading the love on Valentine's Day

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and friend spread the love around Worcester on Valentine's Day.

 

Faces from Worcester's past for Black History Month

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel introduces us to William and Martha Brown, whose portrait takes its place inside Mechanics Hall, for Black History Month.

 

Starry, starry night in Worcester

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel and Uncle Timmy view a different Worcester after visiting "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" at the Mercantile Center. 

And now the news on MLK Jr. Day

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girls Cherie and Laurel create their own editorial for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

 

Extra, read all about it!

In this Sunday's Telegram, our girl Laurel learns the backstories of the Worcester Telegram and The Evening Gazette.