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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:15). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Planet Fitness plans to open new gym in Downtown Worcester
+5:00: Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester names new D.P.W. Commissioner
+5:00: Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Kraven The Hunter," "Queer," and more
+Noon: "I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
+Noon: Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
+Noon: First Person: An Ode to the Old Tahanto Regional High School Gum Wall
+Noon: Former Holy Cross receiver Jalen Coker enjoyed breakout season for Carolina Panthers
-Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-Shrewsbury dentist charged with attempted rape of a child
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to teens at Auburn Mall
-Assumption students charged in social media-inspired plot (2:43). Article
-Holy Cross buys Rotmans Furniture complex
-From government to arts, presenting Worcester's Women to Watch in 2025
-During absence, City Councilor Thu Nguyen to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
-Earlier: Nguyen takes hiatus, accuses colleagues of transphobia (2:08). Article
-Earlier: Mayor Joe Petty responds; Councilor Kate Toomey responds, Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson responds
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (22:09): Explosive city council accusations and debate over in-person attendance
-City councilors support effort to create women's shelter in Worcester
-Lake Avenue crash victim identified
-Gov. Healey says she's confident in Worcester to address police issues
>DINING OUT: Theatre Café holding Winter Blues Supper Club dinner on Friday
-ICYMI: Worcester demands Polar Park developer pay taxes & fees over terminated project
-George Russell will not seek reelection as District 3 city councilor
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:08): Public comment rules and early Worcester city council race insights
-As Worcester’s new chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out for him to advance the city’s D.E.I. efforts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Don’t forget to close your tabs — The school’s wifi
-NEW! Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Players raise money for their teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Challenge to Beal Commons project dismissed
-Information about Lake Singletary Fishing Derby on Saturday
-Christopher Sullivan Memorial Event is Saturday
-Paxton Garden Club thanks community
-2 Grafton teens arrested in drug bust
-Ice crashes through windshield, injuring driver in Brookfield (2:33)
-20th annual wine & chocolate tasting to support Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter and Rotary
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Burncoat Theatre presents "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1:59:56)
-W.C.P.A. names Daniel Letona for Dan Lewis fellowship
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: José “Cha Cha” Jiménez — A Pioneering Activist for the Puerto Rican Community
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 447 (28:32): Barry Maloney & Worcester State
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a former research scientist at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: Updated Patriots predictions for No. 4 pick in NFL Draft
-Bill Belichick hasn't signed U.N.C. contract yet as NFL rumors swirl
-Were Cam Neely’s candid Bruins trade deadline comments a message to players?
-Brian Abraham, Rich Gedman given new jobs within Red Sox organization
-Holy Cross men's hockey goalie Thomas Gale named to Mike Richter Award Watch List
-Holy Cross announces 2025 football schedule, season ticket deposits on sale now
-New officiating course would address need for sporting officials
>NATIONAL: SpaceX Starship destroyed during launch (1:20)
-State Farm renewing policies for homeowners impacted by L.A. wildfires
-Tragic: Toddler found alone in freezing cold after babysitter nearly drinks herself to death: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Sen. Peter Durant promises push to overturn state gun law
-Gov. Maura Healey delivers State of the Commonwealth address (59:44)
>COLLEGES: Hundreds of school children cheer on Worcester State women’s basketball during Math Madness
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 longest rail trails in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Area bank promotes chief lending officer to president
-LPL Financial Research: New year, same bull market?
-Radio Worcester (12:16): B.B.B.'s Alex Guardiola highlights Braley Wellington’s growth and expertise
>SHOPPING: Amazon Valentine's Day — Shop the best gifts, deals, decor and more
>HEALTH: How to treat cold sores (1:09)
-Workout tips for 2025 from fitness experts (9:03)
>FOOD: Eating more processed red meat could increase dementia risk (2:15)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz Netflix movie, "Back in Action" (2:08)
>MOVIES: Oscars not being canceled, film academy says
>CELEBRITY: "Twin Peaks" creator David Lynch dies at 78
-Bob Uecker, legendary voice of the Brewers, dies at 90
>HISTORY: Mechanics Hall is Worcester’s most historic music venue
>ANIMALS: Husky who spent his whole life alone in a yard gets rescued (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Basketball player saved by opponent after collapsing
-Meanwhile, Italian mayor's proclamation makes it illegal to get sick
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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