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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 37 in Worcester
-A real snow day, at last: Worcester residents take it in stride
-Worcester digs out from heavy, wet snow (2:13)
-Worcester’s Winter Parking Ban lifted at 6 a.m. Wednesday
-2-hour delay for Worcester schools on Wednesday
-Wachusett schools closed on Wednesday
-Reminder: Trash and recycling collection in Worcester, Holden and Shrewsbury delayed a day the rest of the week
-Residents digging out from 2 feet of snow in Fitchburg (1:00)
-Who received the most? Snowfall totals in Mass. (1:17)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Bank collapse fallout in Worcester? Not likely, according to some experts
+6:00: Worcester releases first police bodycam video as program begins
+6:00: Child injured as S.U.V. slams through porch of Grafton home (pictured)
+6:00: Q.C.C. opens Athletic Center for public gym memberships
+6:00: Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
+6:00: Bill Shaner: The cruelty continues unexamined
+6:00: Patriots add receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster with 3-year deal
+Noon: Rescue crews save young skiers lost in "extremely remote" area behind Wachusett Mountain
+Noon: Shrewsbury church historian sheds new light on Underground Railroad
+Noon: Auto mechanic Jai Santora aims to make customers feel safe
+Noon: A new beer honors a local legend, love story
-Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old
-Worcester Public Schools holds job fair info session on Wednesday
-Last Worcester inclusionary zoning law hearing ahead of council vote
-First Worcester Jersey Mike's location "coming soon"
-Worcester Public Library hosts U.S. citizenship class
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Charlton
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 497 (28:18): Prostitution, Spotted Lanternfly
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 3, Episode 7 - What happened to Donald Wallace?. Video (15:14). Audio (16:52)
>MOVIES: Sturbridge actor Gary Galonek shares key information with Keira Knightley in Hulu's anticipated "Boston Strangler"
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-New in the Woo: Boland’s Bar and Patio
-In search of a non-cliché St. Patrick’s Day playlist
>SHOWTIME: "How to Cook Everything" author Mark Bittman set for White Room
-Fate takes Belén Moyano on a trip to "Hadestown" in Worcester
-Janice Harvey: Film, fantasy, and the past imperfect of movie-watching
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester native who created an automobile empire
-ICYMI: Elm Park Tower residents to begin moving back in 6 weeks after flooding
-Salisbury St. in Worcester may bear Albanian warrior's name
-WPI grad, an ex-Navy pilot who’s seen UFOs in flight, calls for investigations of aerial phenomena
-Tuxedo-clad Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, aids collapsed woman at D.C. dinner
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): For Wachusett students, return to normal brings trials
-Wachusett budget still above town recommendation
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Operations return to normal at Heywood Hospital after Code Black lifted
-Advisory warns about eating fish from Lake Quinsigamond
-West Boylston police log March 6th to 12th
-West Boylston nomination papers available until April 13th
-Museum visitors travel south of the border
-Goings on from Millbury Sutton Chronicle
>SPORTS: Jakobi Meyers comments on leaving for Raiders: "They wanted me"
-Blackhawks top Bruins, 6-3
-How Bruins' trade deadline acquisitions have performed so far
-Proud Holy Cross coach Maureen Magarity excited about her team taking in N.C.A.A. experience
-Holy Cross announces 2023 football schedule, season ticket renewals open
-Sherry Levin steps down as Worcester Academy girls' basketball coach
-Enter Worcester Bravehearts March Madness Challenge
-How some former Worcester pros are doing so far in the 2022-23 season
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. sues Rite Aid for missing opioid red flags
-Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment
-Tragic: 11-year-old-girl killed by stray bullet while sleeping
>NEW ENGLAND: Here's how fast sports betting took off in Mass.
-Several cows killed after barn roof collapses at Mass. farm (1:48)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria student’s passion for gaming takes eSports team to new heights
-UMass Medical School presents "Celebration of Black Excellence" for Black History Month
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves new nasal spray to treat migraine headaches in adults, Pfizer says
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library, 9-1 at CENTRO
>BUSINESS: Widespread support in Mass. for $20 minimum wage, new poll shows
-Meta confirms another 10,000 layoffs
>FOOD: "Keto-like" diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research
>TV/STREAMING: ABC sets date for Ryan Seacrest's "Live with Kelly and Ryan" Exit
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise celebrates Michael Caine's 90th birthday after ditching Oscars
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>HISTORY: "Birdseye View of Worcester, Mass. from Normal Hill, Worcester, Mass." 1912
>ANIMALS: Adorable adoptable pets of the week at Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Great-grandmother celebrates 90th birthday by skydiving
-Meanwhile, in England, man says, "I changed my name to Fire Exit — now I'm more famous than Elton John"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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