Worcester, MA was named after Worcester, England, and is located 40 miles west of Boston. Worcester hosts the University of Massachusets Medical School and other universities.

In the mid-19th century, Worcester was one of the largest manufacturing sites specializing in machinery, wire production, and power looms. The biotechnology industries have been very successful in their research at the Massachusetts Medical School and at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

The city has many parks including Elm Park, Institue Park, and Coes Park, and offers recreational programming for all ages.