In and around The 016 - Wednesday, February 15th

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today: 

  

  By Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link 

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 58 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Worcester police investigating possible sex crime involving charter school cheerleading program

  +6:00: No signs of braking before car hit Worcester condo on Halcyon Drive, police say

  +6:00: Housing Authority raises money for displaced Elm Park Tower residents

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (11:34): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty on sex ed, swatting & safety and new fire chief
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade sets date

  +Noon: Listen Up: My Silent Bravery offers earnest, gentle, "Where Do We Go?"

  +Noon: Last Call: Dancer captivates an audience onstage at the 2022 Pride Worcester festival on street dancing and the Worcester scene

  +Noon: Zombies "out on a limb" for charity fundraiser

  +Noon: Jazzed Up Trio: Smooth and Cool at Chashu Thursday night
  
  

  -Driver in critical condition after car slams into Worcester condo (2:37). Article

  -Grand jury indicts 2 people in fatal Shrewsbury hit-and-run

  -Lofts, retail planned for Worcester Table Talk Pies building

  -Martin Dyer named Worcester Fire Department Chief

  -More Worcester families are saying no to district's sex ed curriculum. What to know

  -State won’t confirm if it's investigating misconduct at Worcester charter school

  -Earlier: Worcester cheerleading coaches placed on leave pending misconduct investigation (2:22). Article

  -Green Hill Park an oasis of trails, trees, water and memorials to service

  -Radio Worcester (34:52): Boston has formed a reparations task force. Should Worcester look at doing the same?
   

  >BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World

  >SHOWTIME: Worcester rocks Valentine's Day

  -Junk King Worcester offers special "Dump Truck" for removing ex’s stuff on Valentine’s Day

  -Former WoMag editor Walter Crockett honored at Worcester Music Awards

  -Janinah Burnett brings magical music making to opera at Mechanics Hall

  -Radio Worcester (25:04): Joy Guru Humanitarian Services presents “Classical Melody of India"

  -Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice

  -WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 160 (28:23): Dianne Langford James

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to woman who worked at St. V's for 42 years

  -ICYMI: Worcester restaurant owner feels "violated" after man steals tip jar (2:17). Article

  -Popular Park Ave. restaurant closes for good

  -Worcester man charged in killing of Andrew Barley turns himself in to police

  -A month on, the investigation for Brookfield's Brittany Tee continues

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)

  -Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton school lockdown lifted after all-clear given

  -Shrewsbury police rescue man trapped in mud at Flint Pond

  -Tree cutting for spring road work in Rutland
   

  >SPORTS: Bucks edge Celtics, 131-125, in OT

  -Bruins beat Dallas, 3-2

  -Holy Cross to hold 50th anniversary of Title IX celebration on Saturday
   

  >CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)

  -New car prices skyrocket 30%

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: Turkey rescuers say voices are still being heard under the rubble

  -United flight takes scary plunge toward ocean after takeoff, coming within 800 feet of sea level

  >COLLEGES: Daughter of Malcolm X to speak at Quinsigamond C.C.

  -Anna Maria is scheduling Mental Health First Aid trainings for public safety personnel

  >FOOD: Crust Bakeshop's Anti-Valentine's Day cookies back for eighth year
  
  

  >NEW ENGLAND: "Millionaires Tax" loophole could cost Mass. $200 million-$600 million, study shows

  -Thousands in Mass. facing end to elevated food benefits

  >BUSINESS: Inflation surged 6.4% in January, higher than expected

  -How come I got vacation time denied when we have an unlimited time off policy?

  >SHOPPING: Hobby Lobby heading to Patriot Place

  >HEALTH: Scientists "switch off" autism using $3 epilepsy drug: study

  -$75 gift cards offered at local COVID vaccination clinics

  -Free COVID vaccinations and boosters on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library

  
  >HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County February 5th to 12th

  >TV/STREAMING: Milo Ventimiglia's charming con man drives new ABC caper dramedy

  >MOVIES: "Titanic" led the box office 25 years after first release

  >CELEBRITY: Bruce Springsteen is coming to Gillette Stadium on his 2023 tour

  >HISTORY: Salem Square in Worcester around 1895

  >ANIMALS: Guy wins cat's love by treating her like a dog (3:59)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple who met at Shirley senior living community get married on Valentine's Day (2:08)

  -Meanwhile, India tried to rebrand Valentine’s Day as "Cow Hug Day." Here’s how it backfired

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