WORCESTER — Samantha Olney didn’t set out to be the voice of a community. ... “You can’t just have one shelter with 150 beds and expect 500 people to squeeze in there,” said Olney.

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana, an Old Pasadena fine-dining institution beloved for its pasta dishes and pizza, will close on Sunday, Jan. 14, impacting dozens of workers and surprising longtime ...