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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
-Latest weather: Lingering showers and mostly cloudy today, high of 57 in Worcester
+7:00: City reaches agreement to buy Denholm building, demolition likely
+7:00: Worcester offering beautification grants for neighborhood spring cleanups, other projects
+7:00: Leominster to honor fallen Marine captain with procession Saturday (:39)
+7:00: A Market Basket mix tape, Papa Gino’s perfume and more Massachusetts April Fools’ Day jokes
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 1st
+Noon: Worcester Bravehearts Brainfarts kick it up a notch on April 1st
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Piya Samant
+Noon: WARL's Adoption Option: Meet Billy
-Today is the 25th anniversary of the April Fool's Day Blizzard. Remember it?
-Worcester police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park
-Worcester woman charged with motor vehicle homicide in 2020 crash
-Worcester police seek suspects in catalytic converter thefts
-2 19-year-old Worcester men arrested for illegal firearm
-Former Oxford High football star sentenced to 3½ to 4 years in state prison for child rape
-Worcester hosting public forum to reveal East Park Little League field design plans
-Boston Globe ranks every flavor of Worcester's Table Talk Pies
-Boston Globe: Here are 10 things in Worcester to make you smile
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Worcester bar closing with "farewell" events
-5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more
-The REST of Worcester! Our guide to the Weird, Wild and Wonderful of Worcester County
-First Person: Learning to love your "true self"
-Rosalie Tirella: Millbury Street – Worcester’s new homeless shelter
-Nicole, Worcester (Nicole Apostola): A tale of 3 city manager searches
-Bill Shaner: The Eric Batista anointing is off to a predictable start
-Tribute to area high school senior who tragically passed away
-ICYMI: Worcester police thank the public after missing girl found safe
-License Commission temporarily suspends strip club’s license after hearing details of Saturday’s fatal shooting
-Atlantis Oysters & Raw Bar opens in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested in Whitinsville on several drug charges
-The Hank Zone (46:45): Dr. William Hubbard of Fitchburg on rescuing his daughter and grandson from Ukraine
-Central Mass. man traveling to Ukraine border to assist orphan rescue missions
-Grafton Library goes green for this year’s Community Read
-Sports: Former Worcester Academy star named best player in college basketball
-Bruins beat Devils, 8-1
-Bravehearts Create-A-Jersey Contest submissions due by Friday
-Time running out to have photo of yourself, family, and/or pets to be featured on a 90-foot mural at Bravehearts game
-Holy Cross announces broadcast schedule for April and May
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Catch a free game at Polar Park at spring open house
-NEW: Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-NEW: RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-National/International: Russians leave Chernobyl site as fighting rages elsewhere
-House passes $35-a-month insulin cap for insured
-Tragic: 12-year-old dies after being shot at South Carolina middle school
-New England: Mass. trial court officers let go after nearly 5 years of paid leave
-Man bit woman’s finger, slammed her head against car in Framingham road rage incident
-Business: Hundreds of rental car customers have reportedly been arrested. Here's why
-Worcester staffing firm acquires 2 divisions from Marlborough company
-Colleges: Nichols hosts watch party as alum takes off into space
-UMass gets $330,000 to expand free early college program
-Health: Brief workouts can reduce depression symptoms and boost effects of therapy
-Food: Skippy recalls over 161,000 pounds of peanut butter
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix this month (10:22)
-Movies: Bruce Willis's collaborators detail star’s cognitive decline on set: “Not the Bruce I remembered”
-Celebrity: Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
-New video shows Jada laughing after Smith slapped Chris Rock
-History: GBH: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners
-Homes: The 5 freshest Worcester homes to hit the market
-Animals: Guy plays guitar to his sick puppy until he gets better (3:06)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters rescue kitten trapped inside owner's bathroom wall
-Meanwhile, this best man steals bride from groom after confessing love in wedding speech
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-New UMass Medical School research shows effectiveness of convalescent plasma in reducing hospitalization
-Free vaccinations/boosters available 1:30-3:30 today at Worcester Islamic Center
-Doctor explains why he might hold off on second booster
-Mass. reports 1,252 new cases, 7 additional deaths
-Boston wastewater levels are up. Do doctors expect a surge?
-Experts say a surge like the one in China is unlikely in the US. Here's why
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+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
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