Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty pledged to investigate police misconduct in his city while defending existing reforms the department has taken. (NBC10)
A Justice Department report this week found that Worcester police officers engaged in sexual contact with women in the sex trade and used excessive force.
Worcester PD's lawyer called the report biased and inaccurate and failed to identify specific officers.
🎤 Since opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Gracie Abrams has shot to stardom. She'll start her headlining arena tour at the TD Garden July 24. (Variety)
🥾 L.L. Bean announced another round of layoffs: 50 to 75 people, about 2% to 3% of the company's staff in Maine. (News Center Maine)
👩🍳 Lawyers for chef Barbara Lynch say Boston's $1.7 million tax suit against her is preventing the sale of her two remaining restaurants — No. 9 Park and B&G Oysters. (Globe)
