Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
Start your day with the latest and most complete Worcester news! Click here to join The016.com today! Registration is free and easy
Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester holiday stroll, Kelley Square tree lighting scheduled for December 3rd
+6:00: 19-year-old driver charged in Leominster crash that killed 16-year-old (:26)
+6:00: Leicester tops the county with 2.3 inches of snow as cold settles into region
+Noon: Alan Evans and Joe Marcinek Band to bring jazz-funk to Electric Haze
+Noon: Radio Compass shines bright with "Stay High"
+Noon: NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Jonathan Pena
-Construction to begin on 7-story Canal District development (pictured)
-Franklin Street development reduces proposed apartments by 14%
-Justice Department investigating Worcester police over excessive force, discriminatory practice claims (2:31). Article
-Worcester officials welcome DOJ investigation into WPD (1:41). Article
-Worcester man accused of breaking into cars adds several gun charges: DA
-Worcester City Council hires Eric Batista as city manager
-UMass Medical School holds "stuff-a-cruiser" event ahead of Thanksgiving
-Worcester drought leaves reservoir levels well below 24-year average
-Why have multiple restaurants in Canal District closed? (1:40)
-33rd annual Firefighter of the Year Awards to be held in Worcester on Friday
-Worcester will mark day to remember people killed on roadways
-Social service program unveils new refrigerator van
-Worcester woman wins $1 million while buying Powerball ticket
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 9: The Mysterious Murder of Nereida Melendez - Part 1. Audio (18:05). Video (15:43)
>FOOD: Turkeys are the freshest at Jordan’s Turkey Farm in Rutland (3:41)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Central Massachusetts Jewish Theatre Co. presents "My Son The Waiter"
-Taylor Swift fans irate at Ticketmaster as huge tour pre-sale demand snarls site
-Bad Advice: Time for "artist" to get the recognition they deserve
-The Faces of Worcester: Michael Pope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local sports legend who was a Hall of Famer at St. Peter's and Holy Name
-ICYMI: Relationship with local police chief at heart of Boston TV reporter's sexual discrimination lawsuit against station
-Kevin James "first ever celebrity" to visit Livia’s Dish in Worcester
-Why are several Worcester businesses closing their doors?
-What's the plan for the Saint-Gobain property in Worcester?
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police warn public after 4 cars stolen, "numerous" cars entered overnight
-Owner of spa in Sturbridge busted for prostitution operation: Police
-Westminster police chief terminated for sexual harassment, equal employment violations
-Developer may build mixed-use center in Lancaster after residents OK project
-Homeless man arrested for trying to charge his phone at Whitney Field Mall after hours
-Hardwick horse track application on hold amid seesaw battle
-A trip back in time at the Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton (2:51)
>SPORTS: Holy Cross running game key to Crusaders' success
-Jake the Lion Jake will rappel 120 Front Street for Canines 4 Kids "Over The Edge" fundraiser on Saturday
-West Boylston football ready for physical game in state semifinals
-Grafton girls' soccer team falls in overtime in state semifinal
-Looking to work for that Thanksgiving feast? Find a Turkey Trot run near you
>COLLEGES: Assumption Sports Marketing students discuss big opportunity (5:35)
-Student loan forgiveness program blocked. What's next?
>CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: World population hits 8 billion
-What are the best and worst days to fly for Thanksgiving and Christmas?
-Tragic: Good Samaritan dies of heart attack trying to help teen hit by car
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. rolls out new wrong way vehicle detection system in Webster
-Defendant on trial for child sex assaults dies in garage fire
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-RSV hospitalization rate for seniors is 10 times higher than usual for this point in the season
>BUSINESS: Harvest Cup brings surprises, camaraderie to DCU Center
-5 reasons to promote diversity in your workforce
>SHOPPING: The best Black Friday furniture deals to shop now
>HOMES: Higher prices for home heating oil, gas create demand for firewood
>TV/STREAMING: Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren star in gritty first teaser for "1923"
>MOVIES: "Freaky Friday 2" rumors gain steam with Jamie Lee Curtis' comments
>CELEBRITY: See the list of Grammy Award nominees
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero German shepherd saves 6-year-old boy from another dog
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, deer breaks into home, gets trapped for 3 hours
Latest obituaries | | Tuesday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
+Police Officers, Town of Leicester
-Hosts, Servers and Bartenders at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Manager, Worcester PopUp at The JMAC
-Harm Reduction Specialist at AIDS Project Worcester
-Major Gifts Officer and Case Manager at Abby's House
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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
