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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 (:31). High of 50 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Christians gather for "Way of the Cross" procession through Worcester on Good Friday
-Ramadan, Passover and Easter highlight conflicts, and shared values
-Worcester bakeries busy ahead of Easter weekend
-Worcester Sweets Café a "dream bakery" for owners
-From principal to baker - how Grafton man started Bread Guy Breads
-Car slams into house at Worcester intersection
-Lawsuit claims Worcester police conduct stop and frisk
-Infant mortality a concern in Worcester. Racial disparities a factor
-Worcester’s Department of Public Works Residential Drop-off Center closed on Sunday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Pure BS Maple Shack, Redemption Rock Brewing continue beer partnership
-Jazzed Up Trio at 85 Main on Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Brew Woo, Ladies Night Out, The Moth Mainstage
-Changes possible for Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton
-Ray Mariano: Trying to find better state to live in than Mass.
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: I am. Yo Soy.
-Fitchburg Art Museum celebrates city's past with "Paper Town" exhibit
-Manny Jae Media's Inner Views (14:16): David Webb, Mass. Right to Repair, part 3
-WCCA-TVs Soapbox No. 1306 (28:13): Ed Londergan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for Stop & Shop for 50 years and played in a number of softball leagues
-ICYMI: 108-unit apartment building approved in downtown Worcester
-Worcester principal appears as extra on NBC's "Chicago Med"
-Worcester Starbucks workers denied credit card tips
-Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden issues open burning reminder
-Laura Kirshenbaum running for W.R.S.D. Committee
-Holden Rabies Clinic on Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Truck goes up in flames at I-190 exit in West Boylston (:40)
-Café Prescott in West Boylston offering food and friendship
-First responders rescue driver trapped inside car in Westborough
-Shrewsbury police launch body worn camera program
-Friends of Shrewsbury Public Library offer scholarship for seniors
-Keep the town green through 16th annual Grafton Clean-Up Day
-Clinton ballot taking shape; deadline to take out papers coming soon
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Raptors, 121-102
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Wachusett Bravehearts accepted to Cooperstown 12U tournament
>CARS: NEW! The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Access to abortion pill in limbo after competing rulings
-Justice Thomas says he didn't have to disclose luxury trips
-Tragic: Climber dies after pushing another climber out of the way of falling ice
>NEW ENGLAND: Erosion beneath foot bridges providing access to Salisbury Beach
-Mass. reports 1,845 new COVID cases, 34 deaths this week
>FOOD: Peeps Easter candies contain known carcinogen: Consumer Reports
>COLLEGES: Worcester State's The Beat (23:17): Allie Heimos, ArtsWorcester
-Winners announced in Anna Maria’s 29th annual Secondary School Art/Design Exhibition
>BUSINESS: Workers' comp insurance rates to drop 10 percent
-U.S. economy added just 236,000 jobs in March
>SHOPPING: WPI research explains what drives consumers when a favorite brand goes away
>HEALTH: Alzheimer’s diagnoses expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050: report
-Erectile dysfunction nasal spray works in 5 minutes — stiff challenge to Viagra
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on demand: "Living With Chucky" and more
>CELEBRITY: Ben Affleck excluded from Matt Damon's V.I.P. Wordle league
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 relaxing destinations in Australia
>ANIMALS: Tiger chained up her whole life takes first free steps (3:08)
>HISTORY: Worcester from the 1940s to the 1970s (11:24)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman looking for stranger who saved her life after car flips into canal
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, stolen camera continues transmitting from burglar's home
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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
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>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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