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 (:58). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester transfers police investigations commander following T&G report
+6:00: Radio Worcester (6:24): Weekly Worcester & Central Mass. health update with Dr. Michael Hirsh
+6:00: Radio Worcester (10:12): Fred Taylor, President Worcester Chapter NAACP after the release of the Tyre Nichols video
+6:00: First Negro Leagues exhibit in Worcester starts Black History Month
+6:00: Thrift Store Threads: Worcester brothers forge vision in vintage store
+6:00: Related: Music, memory, family focus of new Worcester fashion store (:59)
+6:00: Janice Harvey: Banning books, history doesn't erase truth
-Boston Globe: Worcester is booming amid Boston's housing affordability crisis. Now its home prices are soaring, too
-6 weeks in, Worcester residents still grappling with homeless shelter
-Holden police arrest Worcester man for being getaway driver in Walgreens robbery
-Inspired by Worcester woman, national firefighters union takes action against P.F.A.S. in gear
-At Worcester vigil for Tyre Nichols, speakers recall other U.S. police killings
-Worcester's South High to compete on GBH TV's "High School Quiz Show"
-Empty tree wells: A rooted and frustrating problem in Worcester
-New residential drop-off days for yard waste in Worcester
-Exit to Mass Pike from Worcester closing during bridge work
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Finalizing zoning changes, police report requests
-Comet passing closest to Earth this week, visible over Mass., New England
-Powerball numbers drawn for $613 million jackpot
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Body Found Beneath Snow at The Beacon". Video (17:42). Audio (19:28)
>MOVIES: "Last Deal" with Worcester actor Anthony Molinari coming to theaters, V.O.D.
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: In "The Final Tour," Wynonna a singular presence on DCU Center stage
-Worcester artists, activists remember Michael Foley as positive presence
-Bringing expanded vision to icon museum
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to high school sports star and longtime Worcester firefighter
-ICYMI: 54-year-old man shot in Worcester
-Man charged with O.U.I. after crashing car into Dudley home
-Donut lovers say goodbye to Glazy Susan on its final day
-W.R.T.A. meets targets on ridership, costs in new state report
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police arrest man for vandalizing property with an axe
-Real estate and personal property taxes due on Wednesday
-John DiPietro (7:44): Holden PD is here for you
-Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)
-Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire at commercial building in Grafton
-West Boylston police log January 23rd to 29th
-Superintendent fills Lancaster officials in on school progress
-Good news from Grafton News
-Paxton Lion Club announces scholarship
>SPORTS: Bravehearts land 9 with local ties as first roster signings
-Jack Ricketts named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 16
-Bobby Hull, Blackhawks legend, dead at 84
-Picking the top Central Mass. boys' basketball games of the week
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-Tesla price cuts anger owners who bought before discounts: report
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: COVID emergencies will end on May 11th
-7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Tyre Nichols death
-Surgeon General warns 13 is too young for children to sign up for social media
-Tragic: 40 dead after passenger bus crash in Pakistan
>NEW ENGLAND: Legalized sports betting kicks off in Mass. just in time for the Super Bowl
-State police search Sudbury Reservoir for missing Ware man
>FOOD: Nationwide recall issued for sausage products due to possible Listeria contamination
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the Numbers
-Worcester Business Connect No. 39 (26:57): NCR with Peter Bellanton
-Adult-use marijuana shops in Mass. pass $4 billion in sales
>COLLEGES: UMass Chan researchers achieve gene therapy milestone
-Anna Maria students make gallery debut at ArtsWorcester’s College Night
>HISTORY: Sumner Coal Company, 9 Pleasant Street, Worcester
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 22nd to 29th
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
-Blood test could detect Alzheimer's disease early: study
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ and Showtime are combining in the U.S.
>CELEBRITY: Cindy Williams of "Laverne & Shirley" dies at 75
>ANIMALS: Shy rescue puppy asks for pets for the first time (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Animal shelter reunites owner with dog she gave up due to homelessness
-Meanwhile, in Texas, massive American eel washes up on Gulf Coast
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
+Line Cook at Canal District Restaurant
-Home Care Case Managers at ESWA
-Part-time busser at 122 Diner
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 | | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather
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
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
