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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 61 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Downtown Worcester could see 1,000 new apartments in the coming years
+6:00: Inquisitive cop stops alleged drunk driver in Webster, finds loaded gun in S.U.V.
+6:00: Westborough firefighters rescue owl from railroad tracks
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:37): Edenish eatery in Worcester with 16-year-old businesswoman Kashvi Vishal
+6:00: New cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
+Noon: What's happening in the Worcester area for school vacation week
+Noon: Central Mass. developers seek to lure life science companies westward
+Noon: Annie Brobst and Raelyn Nelson bringing country to Worcester
+Noon: Dean Park Playground in Shrewsbury is open
+Noon: Chocksett Cemetery in Sterling gets a makeover
-Worcester plans Stafford Street changes a year after deadly collision (pictured)
-Restaurant space in high-traffic area of Worcester is available for lease
-Man with machete arrested in Worcester road rage incident
-12-year-old describes group’s rescue from water diversion tunnel in Auburn
-Earlier: 6 teens rescued after becoming lost in Auburn tunnel (:17). Article
-Legendary Worcester lawyer dies at 89
-No big crunch as last-minute tax filers make deadline at Worcester post office
-After Worcester inclusionary zoning vote, coalition will "mobilize"
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Tuesday
-CORRECTION: Worcester trash and recycling pickup WILL NOT BE be delayed a day because of holiday
>TV/STREAMING: "Fix My Frankenhouse," a new HGTV show, begins in Millbury
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Harpoon Worcester Beer Garden aims to reopen May 5th for second season
>SHOWTIME: Meet the Authors event to benefit Y.W.C.A. on Tuesday
-Worcesteria: In Holocaust ceremony, preserving names, memory, history
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Trust women
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 501 (28:04): Inclusionary zoning, Amazon warehouse
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 546 (27:41): Linda Thayer, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Burncoat High alum who was a talented tattoo artist for over 20 years
-ICYMI: 12-hour standoff ends in arrest of barricaded man in Worcester
-33-year-old man killed in Hubbardston A.T.V. crash, boy seriously injured
-Developer set to purchase former R.M.V. site in Downtown Worcester
-Local entrepreneurs acquire more Chandler Street property
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
-Sen. Gobi holding office hours April 18th in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1-year-old girl dies, Ashburnham rallies around family
-Accomplice in murder of Paxton Police Chief to be paroled
-Shrewsbury officials make mental health of students a top priority
-Vacancy on Shrewsbury Public Library Board of Trustees
-Updates to Grafton Master Plan in full swing
-Clinton postal worker marks 35 years helping customers
-Berlin, Boylston tackle schools’ budget
-Nashoba qualifies for FIRST World Championships
>SPORTS: Bruins top Panthers, 3-1
-Angels beat Red Sox, 5-4
-Radio Worcester (21:25): Personal stories and experiences of 3 men at the 2013 Boston Marathon
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Christian Emmerich named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 27
-Picking the top Central Mass. baseball games of the week
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Man charged for shooting 16-year-old who knocked on the wrong door
-Calling the I.R.S.? Hold times are way down this tax season
-Tragic: Man drowns while working in yard, sheriff says
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for April 17th
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Everything we know so far about Amazon Prime Day 2023
>COLLEGES: Clark makes its gaming presence known at PAX East
-Anna Maria announces commencement exercises
>FOOD: McDonald’s is upgrading its burgers
>HEALTH: What is autism? An expert explains
-Worcester Senior Health Series at 10:30 Tuesday: What happens to our bodies as we age
-TikTok D.I.Y. dental trend having "catastrophic" consequences
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Private flight attendant reveals perks of luxury travel
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, April 9 to 16th
>MOVIES: Local movie producer shot new film at Worcester bookstore
>CELEBRITY: Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized nearly a week after experiencing "medical complication"
>HISTORY: 1910 ad for Worcester Storage Co.
>ANIMALS: Tiny possum gives her brother piggyback rides (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Daughter secretly gave an organ to her father as anonymous donor (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Australian man fakes kidnapping to propose to his girlfriend, horrifying onlookers
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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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