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Hollywood keeps its eye on Worcester as filming hot spot

Worcester transformed into Hollywood movie set for Liam Neeson film

Worcester in front of Gramo's pizza shop is a film set. Crews from the Liam Neeson thriller "Honest Thief" filming scenes here.

Snow-Covered streets in Dorchester? Here's what's going on

BOSTON (WHDH) - If you're a resident of Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, you may have noticed snow-covered streets and sidewalks on Friday. Don't fret, winter has not yet arrived. The small snowbanks near Pleasant Street and Sawyer Avenue are artificial and the product of a Mark Wahlberg movie production. Wahlberg, a native of Dorchester, is in town filming "Wonderland."

Supreme Court Deals Blow to Public Sector Unions

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The US Supreme Court recently decided in Janus v. AFSCME that the Public sector is now entirely "right -to-work" in one fell swoop.

Local 481 Executive Board Political Candidate Endorsements

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The Case for Keeping the Massachusetts Film Tax Credit

How would the Bay State benefit from keeping the film tax credit?

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The tax credit gives breaks to movie companies who film in Massachusetts. Credit: Joshua_Wilson via Pixabay.com

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Manchester by the Sea

Academy Award-winning performances

2016's Academy Award-winning "Manchester By The Sea", filmed right here and crewed by our members

Mapping Malden's rise on the movie scene

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Six major motion pictures have filmed scenes in Malden since 2013. Below is a rundown of the titles and filming locations, followed by some examples of how the city has spent its newfound movie money.

Movie shoots are mini-stimulus packages for Malden

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“It really is like an economic stimulus package,” said Kevin Duffy, the city’s Strategy and Business Development Officer. “Why wouldn’t you say yes?”

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Worcester Magazine gives props to Westerman's

Nestled among all the hidden gems of Worcester is a treasure trove of movie magic, delightful set pieces and props that have been used in some of the biggest big-screen hits.