Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
The016.com is your connection to the heartbeat of Worcester!
Stay updated on the latest news, events, and local stories that matter most to you.
Sign up today and become part of the community that keeps Worcester in the know.
Your front-row seat to everything local starts right here.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 26 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: 21-year-old killed in Northbridge crash
+5:00: Victims of Barre crash mourned
+5:00: Fire hits Holden market
+5:00: Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs accused of attacking employee over pay dispute
+Noon: "He’s in here. We feel him": Brody’s Diner co-owner reflects on past
+Noon: Worcester Walks: History awaits visitors at Shaker Spring House Trail
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: 2025's cultural experiences — From Desi Bar & Grill to "West End Girl"
-3 shot in Worcester early Monday
-Leominster man accused of killing wife, causing police standoff (2:00). Article
-Worcester man involved in alleged robbery at casino, police say
-Worcester man among 3 charged in violent assault, robbery in Milford
-For first time since 2020, Worcester Business Journal readers say the economy is in worse condition than a year ago
-Site of Shaw’s in Worcester sold for $31 million
-"A lot of chaos in 2025": Worcester City Council wraps up eventful session
-Contractor seriously injured after falling from roof in Blackstone
-What are you doing on New Year's Eve? Here are some ideas in Central Mass.
>DINING OUT: New Year's Eve plans? Check Dining Out to see who's open
-ICYMI: Wall Street Journal, from Worcester: The hottest high schools in Massachusetts are trade schools
-Worcester homicide rate falls from 16 last year to 2 in 2025
-Feds: Worcester man received $137,000 in pandemic fund scam
-Drone video of sunset in Worcester after a December snowfall (:39)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Job fair expands student opportunities
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Building bonds during “New Student Orientation”
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Administrator, charter in Paxton's chore list
-Shrewsbury breaks ground on new P.F.A.S. treatment plant
-Spencer townhouses sold for $4 million
-Woman arrested for stealing margarita mix from liquor store she was trespassed from
-Driver with warrant, non-renewable license arrested during defective headlight stop
-Inside the Clinton Town Hall decorating contest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: The Arms and Armor exhibit at Worcester Art Museum
-Knights in white flannel, chain mail and more at Worcester Art Museum
-Nicole "Nic" Jean Turner, Samara Tang-Rainwater named to poetry roles
>OPINION: Brian Westerlind: Economic dynamics in Central Mass. are strong
-What's Up Worcester's Sitdown (5:50): Ivette Monge, Latino of the Year
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked with the American Red Cross at the World Trade Center site after 9/11
>SPORTS: Chargers’ update doesn’t bode well for Patriots’ No. 1 seed chances
-Drake Maye’s historic day, Josh McDaniels’ creativity among Patriots-Jets takeaways
-Bruins lose in Calgary, 2-1
-Holy Cross men’s basketball and women's basketball begin Patriot League play versus Bucknell on Wednesday
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 12
>CARS: Toyota, Hyundai among nearly 160,000 recalled vehicles
>NATIONAL: Idaho sheriff office shooting leaves 3 hurt
-5 things to know about Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies
-Tragic: Remains of missing triathlete found after shark spotted with body in its mouth
>NEW ENGLAND: State launches investigation into utility charges and billing practices (:43)
-Redevelopment for Mass. highway rest stops could be years away
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross launches Worcester micro-grants
-Sterling's Bridget D'Amelio named head coach of Anna Maria flag football
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 nostalgic U.S. vacation spots
-Who you are on vacation determines your travel persona: survey
>BUSINESS: Despite business and political pressure, Worcester's specialized stretch codes for buildings are here to stay
-YouTube, free streamers gain viewers while Hollywood growth slows
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctors report flu-like activity is very high in Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 2 of HBO's "The Pitt" (2:08)
>MOVIES: 5 worst movies of 2025: "War of the Worlds," "Smurfs" and more torture
>CELEBRITY: Elizabeth Taylor's close friend reveals which of her 7 husbands was "the best in bed"
-Tyler Perry faces a lawsuit for sexual assault by actor, the second such case against him recently
>ANIMALS: Tiny, frozen kitten ends up having warmest personality (1:34)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Troopers deliver gifts to toddler with neuroblastoma
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, serial shoplifter tries to rob Walmart in front of 15 cops
Latest obituaries | | Monday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
Latest obituaries | | Sunday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
Quick Links: Personalize your news | | Browse members | | Advertise | | Blogs | | Invite friends | | Videos
Animals | | Boston Sports | | Business | | Cars | | Celebrity | | Colleges | | Commute & Travel | | Crime | | Faith | | Food | | Good News | | Health | | Help Wanted | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather
