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Joe Herman, left, and Deven Senior are taking over the former Usual space on Shrewsbury Street.
Nothing usual about The Chameleon opening on Shrewsbury Street | “It’s not an ideal situation, but it’s the right decision now to get the employees working,” general manager Joe Herman told the Sun exclusively. “We didn’t want an empty shell of a building all summer long on Shrewsbury Street.” Following the travails of Kevin Perry and The Usual, a pair of former employees think they’re the men for the job — and for all seasons — to breathe new life into the once booming Restaurant Row address.
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Grace Dahrouj is pretty much always behind the counter at George’s Bakery, where she’s become the face of the business to its many loyal customers.
For George’s Bakery, bread is where the heart is | “Lucian Sbat came to Worcester from Aleppo, Syria, 18 years ago. He heard about George’s Bakery shortly after his arrival in Worcester, but could never believe his friends when they’d try to convince him the bread tasted authentic.” And now he stops by the Grafton Hill mainstay three times a week — much like generations of city folks who’ve made George’s Bakery a true survivor. The Sun is proud to introduce its newest contributor, Fay Bcharah, to tell the tale.
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Sun Spots with Hitch [Vol. 173]: Checking in on Worcester Citizen Advisory Council | You maybe heard a little about this committee’s unorthodox interview technique last week — probably in another blockbuster Sunday edition of Worcester Sun — so we won’t bore you with all the gory details. Liberal do-gooders — well-meaning and civically engaged as they may be — can’t seem to get out of their own way when it comes to freedom of expression. Guilt by association appears to be their preferred legal theory. Unfortunately for them, Hitch holds the gavel — and is ready to rule.
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Courtesy Sen. Michael O. Moore and Rep. Kate D. Campanale
From left, Rep. Kate D. Campanale, Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Elin M. Howe, David and Marjorie Cohen, Bill Stock, Seven Hills Foundation, and Sen. Michael O. Moore.
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