Dan Reidy

Worcester

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 Worcester

Multimedia Journalist for @SpecNews1Worc

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WCMC monitoring waterbodies for cyanobacteria

1 day ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

WORCESTER, Mass. - The city of Worcester is constantly monitoring waterways for cyanobacteria and other things to gauge the health of the water. The Lakes and Ponds program is made possible through the help of volunteers.
Keeping traditions during the 129th Boston Marathon

2 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

NATICK, Mass. - About 30,000 people making the trip from Hopkinton to Boylston Street for the 129th Boston Marathon and there's a lot going on every step of the way for the 26.2 miles.
Palma's Bakery keeping Easter tradition

5 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

WORCESTER, Mass. - The beginning of a major holiday weekend for christians is underway, all culminating with Easter. Worcester Catholics heading to mass at Saint Paul's Catherdral on Good Friday are looking forward to Sunday. Over at Palma’s Bakery in Worcester, holidays mean a lot of baking for the Durmillari Family. “One of our most popular Easter items is the Easter bread, in fact. So, the Easter bread, it's a celebratory loaf to mark the arrival of Easter," Irli Durmillari said.
Running the Boston Marathon to support the fight against ALS

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

WORCESTER, Mass. - The 129th Boston Marathon won’t be John Kelly’s first rodeo. “This will be my second Boston," Kelly said. "I ran Boston last year as well for the ALS fund.
Send-off party for Assumption University student running the Boston Marathon

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

WORCESTER, Mass. - A special surprise for a local college student running the 129th Boston Marathon. Before running Marathon Monday, Conrad Miller-Fabregas will be going to the Red Sox game on Friday and throwing out the first pitch. What You Need To KnowAssumption University student, Conrad Miller-Fabregas is running the 129th Boston Marathon for Special Olympics MA Diagnosed with autism as an adult, Miller-Fabregas is committed to advocating for others.
Local garden center working through sporadic spring weather

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

AUBURN, Mass. - April showers bring some headaches to people wanting to start their gardens especially when it’s snow showers. Bell’s Lawn & Garden in Auburn is ready for spring in full swing and hoping the sun and warm temperatures are here to stay. “We’ve got the calibrachoa hangars getting ready to be grown," Matthew Belhumeur said walking through the plants, "be ready for Mother's Day.”Bell’s Lawn & Garden is getting ready for the season despite a cold start to spring.
Local expert discusses recent tariffs

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

DUDLEY, Mass. - The Nichols College provost said recent stock market swings are indicating an expected decline in profitability and productivity of businesses; largely because of uncertainty. What You Need To KnowNichols College provost, Daniel Borgia, Ph.D, sat down with Spectrum News 1 to discuss recently imposed tariffs.
UMMH couple preparing for the 129th Boston Marathon

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

WORCESTER, Mass. - Lauren Murphy is preparing to run the Boston Marathon and she’s got her husband Brian Rettger by her side.
Creating Community Impact Funds with school endowments

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

WORCESTER, Mass. - Mayor Joe Petty and District 2 Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson are putting orders forward to establish a new formal model for how Worcester and its private colleges can work to impact the community in the form of millions of dollars from the schools’ endowments. “What we're looking for is 0.5%," Mero-Carlson said.
Daughters of the American Revolution preserving the past

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Dan Reidy

WORCESTER, Mass. - July 4, 2026 will mark 250 years since America’s Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and historian groups are taking time to remember the American Revolution by highlighting the stories of people who lived through it. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a national society working to promote historic preservation and the Worcester chapter, founded in 1898, is still helping people learn about the Revolution to this day.