Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
The016.com is Worcester, in real time.
From breaking local news and community events to food, culture, and stories from every neighborhood, we cover what matters most — right here at home.
Sign up today to get our daily blog delivered straight to your inbox and stay connected to the city you love.
Local. Independent. Worcester through and through.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 47 today in Worcester
-Even after snowy winter, drought remains a concern in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Related: Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about today's Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Related: What you need to know about the parade
-Related: Murphy dancers bring Irish spirit to parade
-Related: St. Patrick's Parade road closures
-Related: Worcester among best cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
-Find the unexpected in Massport's Worcester Airport ad campaign
-Worcester’s plan to build 12,000+ housing units in 8 years gets OK from state
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>FAITH: Douglas woman became an Episcopal priest later in life
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vehicle crashes into solarium at Burger King in Gardner
-Woman accused of threatening teen with knives in East Brookfield taken into custody
-Man arrested for throwing frozen deer meat at girlfriend, breaking phone in domestic incident
-Shrewsbury Police Department February stats
-Ex-UConn coach Calhoun to sign his book at Sturbridge pickleball club
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-WICN's fourth annual Women’s History Month live concert broadcast Sunday
-David Gilmour’s "The Black Strat" guitar sells for a record-breaking $14.55 million at auction
-Robert Goddard's pioneering rocket launch celebrated 100 years later at EcoTarium (1:45)
-Cultural expo 6 p.m. next Saturday
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: This is so American
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on St. Patrick's Day in Worcester
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:40): District 3 City Councilor John P. Fresolo, and Alex Guardiola, District D School Committee member
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who ran a nurturing home day care for years
>SPORTS: Wachusett girls' basketball wins Division 1 state title for second straight season
-Celtics beat Wizards, 111-100
-Glen Davis released from prison early after 40-month fraud sentence
-Bruins beat Captials, 3-2
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to battle Lehigh today in Patriot League championship, game on CBS Sports Network
-Holy Cross men's hockey season comes to an end with Atlantic Hockey semifinal loss to Bentley
-Railers beat Reading, 5-2
-Boston Legacy breaks NWSL attendance record for largest inaugural home opener
-Formula 1 calls off April races due to Iran war
>NATIONAL: U.F.O. release could include videos, satellite photos of non-human craft: source
-The biggest change to voting in election bill could become a burden for many U.S. voters
-Tragic: Father accused of shaking 5-week-old daughter to death
>NEW ENGLAND: Bomb threat leaves Boston JetBlue passengers stuck on tarmac for hours
-Ex-Western New England University student charged after weapons, pressure cooker found in dorm room
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Rethinking Mexico spring break? Here are domestic alternatives
-Southwest Airlines sparks outrage over seat-pocket rule
>BUSINESS: SiriusXM do-not-call settlement: 1 week left to file a claim
-Radio Worcester (9:39): How “money stories” shape financial decisions
>HOMES: State dangles incentives for starter home zoning districts
>HEALTH: Infectious disease expert's advice at start of tick season (3:24)
>FOOD: Spring baking treats + little helping hands
>TV/STREAMING: "Deadliest Catch" cast member details horrific circumstances that led to Todd Meadows' death
>MOVIES: Oscars guide: Presenters, nominees, start time
-The tightest race in years: Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
-Razzie Awards winners: Worst movies of the year
>CELEBRITY: Did Jessie Buckley "Norbit" her Oscar chances, Eddie Murphy-style?
-Oscars 2026: Hollywood’s top facialists dish on how get celebs award show ready
>ANIMALS: Man finds cat begging for a friend in his stairwell (2:04)
>GOOD NEWS: How a beloved fan at local sporting events became a pillar of this town (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Kansas, escaped bull visits high school
Latest obituaries | | Saturday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
Latest obituaries | | Monday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
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
