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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 (:33). High of 76 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 108-unit apartment building approved in downtown Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Starbucks workers denied credit card tips (pictured)
+Noon: Ramadan, Passover and Easter highlight conflicts, and shared values
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Brew Woo, Ladies Night Out, The Moth Mainstage
+Noon: Brazilian metal band Crypta discuss surviving Illinois tornado ahead of Worcester show
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 13-year-old girl
-Worcester native's fine art photo stolen from Boston gallery in elaborate, nationwide scheme
-Worcester woman calls for more from city after police officer's dog attacked, killed her cockapoo
-Diocese terminates lease with Worcester's La Familia school after sex ed flap, 2 schools to merge
-Worcester election: Who pulled papers to run on first day
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-Weight loss program "saved my life," Leicester teen says after losing 200 pounds (2:28). Article
-New in the Woo: Woo Juice
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at ChaShu Ramen on Thursday, 85 Main on Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Jorge Recalde, barber
-Spring fashion forecast: "From a fashion major"
-Singer-songwriter Heather Rae takes an Easter trip Grace Avenue
-Listen Up: Eddie Japan, Greg Hawkes mix joy, heartbreak on new song
-Preservation Worcester to host medium Lauren Robbins to benefit Salisbury House
-Screen Time: Epic religious movies provided insight for writer's greatest role as Jesus
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Deacon and retired Worcester Police Chaplain
-ICYMI: Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning
-"Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
-Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
-Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Tribute to Holden man who taught at Wachusett for 50 years
-Holden Rabies Clinic on Saturday
-Applications open for The Corner Shop Scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg High School lockdown over after "potential threat of a weapon"
-Teachers’ union claims Southbridge leader mishandled high school gun incident
-Shrewsbury police to begin patrols to enforce mobile device laws
-Sterling Recreation offers summer programs
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Applications available for Tyler Scholarship
>SPORTS: Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win
-Official written agreement to sell Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees up for auction
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-TODAY! Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America
-Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (6:53): HEADstrong Foundation
-UConn assistant coach Tom Moore of Millbury savoring another championship
-Millbury's Gary Young handles air time in stride as PGA Tour rules chief
-High school baseball: Here are 5 Central Mass. hitters to watch this spring
-High school softball: Here are 5 Central Mass. hitters to watch this spring
>CARS: NEW! The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-V.W. recalls 140,000 S.U.V.s due to faulty passenger-side airbags, owners told not to let anyone ride shotgun
>NATIONAL: Missouri tornado kills multiple people, wreaks havoc
-Artemis II Crew: Meet the 4 astronauts headed to the moon
-Tragic: 2 dead, 1 injured as hot air balloon catches fire, crashes
>NEW ENGLAND: Murder case backlog in Mass. may take years to address, judge says
-Mass. students lead nation in Advanced Placement success for second year in a row
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A will no longer discontinue this item after fierce internet backlash
>COLLEGES: Assumption adds new online graduate program
-Civil rights icon inspires students, shares harrowing stories with Anna Maria community
>BUSINESS: What's the future for the Amazon warehouse at the old Greendale Mall site?
-Concrete steps employers should consider when drafting severance agreements in the wake of McLaren Macomb
>HEALTH: Fish oil pill could treat world's leading cause of blindness
-U.S. health officials aim to "transform" Alzheimer's disease research with $300 million data platform
>TV/STREAMING: TV Shows canceled in 2023
>MOVIES: How to watch "Creed III," now available to stream at home
>CELEBRITY: Tom Hanks surprises Mass. company with autographed typewriter
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Frontier Airlines admits staff get bonus for charging oversized luggage fees
>ANIMALS: Neighbor cat insists on having sleepovers with couple (3:09)
>HISTORY: The old "Western Railroad" station at Washington Square
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Brewer creates new beer in honor of Boston Marathon runner Dick Hoyt
-Meanwhile, Kansas City Chiefs superfan who dresses like a wolf is on the lam after bank robbery
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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
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>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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