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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 (:37). High of 48 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester planning major overhaul of Bell Hill Park
+6:00: New dispensary to open in April on Millbrook Street
+Noon: Man dead of self-inflicted injury after Mass Pike crash Thursday from Worcester, police say
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Will Dailey to give listeners unique concert experience at Club 321
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Avatar: The Way Of Water," "The Son," and more
+Noon: First Person: How a trip to Greece revealed a son's love of animals
-Local artist restores vandalized mural honoring fallen Worcester officer (pictured)
-Morning 2-alarm fire causes significant damage to Worcester three-decker
-Weeks of road closures in Worcester starting with water line project
-2 men arrested in Worcester for drugs, ammunition
-Suspect taken into custody after fleeing police stop, leading officers into Ashburnham and causing school to lock down
-Worcester residents share stories facing crisis of affordable housing
-Worcester officials to tour safe injection site in New York City
-Burncoat High orchestra headed to D.C. after rush of donations
-4 Anna Maria College students recognized for saving Philadelphia family from fire
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable celebrates 500 episodes (28:12): 2009-2023
-Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off
-Table Hoppin': Mark Bittman looks forward to "Taste + Talk" event
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Many Voices, Impressionism, James Montgomery ...
-Short films get long look as Mass. Indie film fest returns to Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief March 2023
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Reproductive Justice is Life or Death
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former host and cook at El Morocco who also owned a market
-ICYMI: Worcester B&E suspects have ruff time with K9 Beebs
-Veterans gather in Worcester to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day
-"A huge injustice": Worcester denies several small nonprofits A.R.P.A. funding
-Developer purchases large, undeveloped parcel on Grafton Street in Worcester
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden exploring options under multifamily regulations
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
-Tardy policy negatively affects Wachusett students
-Channel 5's "Made in Mass.": Holden man's Brew Biscuits turn beer-brewing grains into delicious dog treats (2:31). Article
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westborough Board of Health shuts down restaurant
-3-alarm fire displaces 7, causes extensive damage to North Brookfield home
-Shrewsbury names new Elder Affairs liaison
-Second 40B project negotiation opened by Sutton Select Board
-"Mean Girls" to take the stage at Grafton High School this weekend
-Multi-sport Carmichael brings steady hand to Grafton basketball and softball
-Tactical emergency response training held at Thomas Prince School in Princeton
-Luther Burbank students perform “Beauty and the Beast”
-Charlton police sergeant fined $10,000 after using cell phone search for private use
>SPORTS: Bruins wrap up Presidents’ Trophy with win
-Celtics demolish NBA-leading Bucks, 140-99
-Red Sox lose home opener, 10-9
-Everything to know about WooSox Opening Day on Friday
-Parking options around Polar Park
-Dave Paulsen introduced as Holy Cross men’s basketball head coach
-Related: Dave Paulsen introductory press conference (38:15)
-Bravehearts announce earliest sellout in team history
-Worcester Academy junior Kayvaun Mulready changes commitment
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Former president indicted by Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 counts
-Covenant School security expert says the quick thinking of teachers saved lives
-Tragic: 1-year-old fatally shot by 5-year-old sibling who found gun
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. woman to be sentenced in beating death of infant niece
-Mass. reports 2,023 new COVID cases, 59 deaths this week
>SHOPPING: Jewelry store opens in the Canal District
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates continue rise, near 2022 levels
-Central Mass. private colleges have $3.8 billion in economic impact: Study
>FOOD: Cup Noodles’ new ramen flavor puts your breakfast cravings into a cup
>COLLEGES: Conan O'Brien spotted at WPI campus
-5 things to know about Anna Maria’s Social Work Conference on April 26th
>HEALTH: UMass Medical School prof: How xylazine increases overdose risk
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-4 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: C.N.N. primetime ratings down 61% in March
>MOVIES: How to watch "Avatar: The Way of Water" on streaming platforms
>CELEBRITY: Gwyneth Paltrow wins ski crash trial against ailing doctor
>HISTORY: Salem Square in Worcester, around 1895
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog stayed in crate for days until she was home (3:09)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy sleeps in tent for 3 years, raises $860,000 for hospice
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, watch as crocodile joins picnic, steals cooler
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-Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.
-YouthGROW Mentor, Driver at Regional Environmental Council
-Housekeeper at Canal District bar
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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