Founded in 1976 by two recent graduates of Antioch College, Dan Kaplan and Ryck Lent, the magazine is distributed at more than 400 locations across Central Massachusetts. It is published weekly on Thursdays. In 2008, Holden Landmark Corporation purchased
Worcester Magazine. In 2018, Holden Landmark Corporation was acquired by
GateHouse Media, owner of the
Telegram & Gazette. 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. ==References==