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Worcester, Massachusetts
Overview
Worcester, established in 1722, is centrally located in Massachusetts, 45 miles west of Boston. It is the third largest city in New England with a population of 172,648. Worcester has evolved into a leading education, medical and research center. It is the home to nine colleges and universities, the UMass Memorial Medical Center, and the Massachusetts Bio-Technology Research Park.
As the hub of economic activity in the area, Worcester and surrounding towns offer ample opportunities for employment in various service industries, including health care, insurance, education, biotechnology and finance. The cost of living in Greater Worcester, particularly the cost of housing, is very reasonable compared to that of other major cities along the east coast.
For entertainment, Worcester boasts the historic and acoustically-superior Mechanics Hall, site of classical music and opera performances, the refurbished Union Station Jazz Club, summer outdoor Jazz at Sunset concerts at the Ecotarium, the Central Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra free outdoor concerts in Institute Park, and the DCU Center, one of the country's most successful arenas for top-draw rock concerts, sports, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and family entertainment events. A wide variety of ethnic restaurants satisfy every taste, as do cafes and nightclubs featuring live music. Among the city's treasures is the Worcester Art Museum, displaying world-class collections spanning 50 centuries; the Higgins Armory, the only museum in the Western Hemisphere to display such a variety of arms and armory; and the Ecotarium, a science museum that serves as a regional resource for learning about the natural world.
There's something wonderful waiting for you in Worcester!
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