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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester man found responsible for shoplifting nearly $200 from Shrewsbury Price Chopper
+5:00: Haxhiaj seeks answers on H.U.D. housing cuts
+5:00: Holy Cross women's basketball team beats Vermont, 46-45
+Noon: 2 masked men arrested after workplace dispute leads to vandalism at Leominster Market Basket
+Noon: Worcesteria: When hate strikes, Hanukkah celebrations hit back with light
+Noon: Are these your cats?
-Feeding Worcester: Nonprofits strain to meet surging food insecurity
-The rental market is cooling in Worcester, but not for everyone
-Related: Owners push back against proposed rent control ballot question
-These recent water main breaks were not caused by the cold – but others could be
-Earlier: Water main break in area of 429 Salisbury Street in Worcester
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Diverse communities are being priced out of Worcester, making it harder for help to reach them
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Western Mass. mental health clinic expanding to Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: The mysterious disappearance of Lucius Pond
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball estimated jackpot at $1.25 billion after no one won grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion
>DINING OUT: How 20 customers can win free Raising Cane’s for a year in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester is about to get 360 new apartments. It starts with demolition Monday
-Worcester among housing markets that will deliver better value than pricey neighbors in 2026
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali to host Dinner with the Grinch 5 to 8 Tuesday
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling police investigate Chocksett incident
-300-unit 40B project in Shrewsbury asks for $822,000 in fees waived, citing community benefits
-Woman charged with violating restraining order for sending sister to ex-boyfriend’s residence
-Millbury Police Sergeant Christopher Polselli on the department's Toy Drive (9:26)
-Great Recession, COVID closure... Orange Salon still thriving
-Hustle Hub Nutrition aims to uplift
-4 warehouses in Westborough sold for $95 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Four Year Strong thrills Palladium crowd with hits, flashbacks, energy
-Fun New Year's Eve ideas for kids
>OPINION: Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: An economy without a middle class
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 482 (27:34): Rabbi Norman Cohen
-WCCA-TV Specials (1:20:37): Worcester Regional Research Bureau Annual Meeting
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a longtime college administrator
>SPORTS: Patriots’ run defense is a real concern, and more Pats-Bills takeaways
-Celtics lose to Pistons, 112-105 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women's basketball set to host Vermont on Tuesday for annual Field Trip Game
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 10
>NATIONAL: 15 injured after San Francisco cable car suddenly halts
-Heroic detective killed Bondi Beach terror suspect with "once in a lifetime shot" from over 100 feet away
-Tragic: 84-year-old man shoots son in face for not visiting his mom enough: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Breaking down Brian Walshe's murder conviction (21:07)
-New video of person of interest in Brown University shooting (3:39). Article
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross 2025: The year in photos
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:53): Larry Schuyler and Robert Layne on upcoming MLK Breakfast
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Top 10 most livable cities in the world in 2025
>BUSINESS: TJX and BJ’s median employee pay qualifies for government food assistance
-LPL Financial Research: Policy tailwinds and artificial intelligence to power stocks in 2026
-Radio Worcester (9:26): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 3
-Julia Becker Collins: It’s time to change your marketing
>SHOPPING: Holiday shipping deadlines for post office, FedEx, UPS are coming up
>FOOD: 8 iconic regional sandwiches from across the U.S.
>HEALTH: Blood test can predict dementia risk up to 25 years before diagnosis
>TV/STREAMING: Rob Reiner movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more
>MOVIES: Final trailer for new Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried movie, "The Housemaid" (1:11)
>CELEBRITY: Rob Reiner, wife Michele argued with son Nick at Conan O'Brien's party before murders: report
-Rob Reiner through the years: From "All in the Family" to Hollywood icon
-"General Hospital" actor Anthony Geary dies at 78
>ANIMALS: Mama dog leads rescuers straight to her puppies (2:04)
>HISTORY: There was something magical about the Sugar Shack’s live soul music
>GOOD NEWS: Retired cop offers free mobile laundry service for homeless (2:28)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, 1,435 couples kiss under mistletoe to break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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