Worcester Magazine is a weekly free alternative media magazine in Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

Worcester Magazine
CategoriesAlternative weekly
FrequencyWeekly
Circulation27,404 (March 2014)
Founded1976
CompanyGateHouse Media
CountryUnited States
Based inWorcester, Massachusetts
LanguageEnglish
Websiteworcestermag.com

History

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[1] Established in 1976, the magazine is distributed at more than 400 locations across Central Massachusetts. It is published weekly on Thursdays.[1] Businessman Allen Fletcher is the former publisher of the magazine.[2] In 2008, Holden Landmark Corporation purchased Worcester Magazine. In 2018, Holden Landmark Corporation was acquired by GateHouse Media, owner of the Telegram & Gazette.[3]

In December 2023, the magazine announced it will cease free distribution. However, it will continue to be inserted on Fridays in the Telegram & Gazette and be published online to its website.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Worcester Magazine". Association of Alternative Newsmedia. Archived from the original on August 19, 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  2. ^ Michael D. Kane (4 June 2015). "Former Worcester Magazine Publisher Allen Fletcher buys key Kelley Square lot in Worcester". Mass Live. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  3. ^ "GateHouse Media buys Holden Landmark Corporation". Worcester Magazine. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  4. ^ McDermott, Michael. "Letter From the Editor: Worcester Magazine to cease free distribution". Worcester Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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