WORCESTER — The whole world will be smiling with you on Oct. 4 for "World Smile Day." Worcester native and freelance artist Harvey Ball, inventor of the iconic smiley face, created "World Smile Day" ...

As the story goes, Worcester commercial artist Harvey Ball crafted the simple image of a turned-up mouth in 1963 as part of a campaign by Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance to promote good will in its ...

WORCESTER - Despite gray skies, there was plenty for Worcester to smile about on Friday. In addition to being World Smile Day, Worcester Red Sox mascot Smiley Ball made its inaugural stroll around the ...

(This story was updated to add new information.)WORCESTER — The whole world will be smiling with you for World Smile Day on Friday. Worcester native and freelance artist Harvey Ball, inventor of the ...