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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 67 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Victim of Easter shooting in Worcester dies from injuries
+6:00: Worcester lawmakers back Old Sturbridge Village Charter School probe
+6:00: Millbury town offices on the move
+6:00: 7 arrested in catalytic converter theft ring that targeted Millbury
+Noon: A ceremony will honor 5 women slain in Worcester in the early 1990s
+Noon: Free Worcester-area buses to stay through 2024, W.R.T.A. board decides
+Noon: George’s Coney Island (pictured) listed among the top 5 best Coney dogs in U.S.
+Noon: Ten Things To Do: Pottery Invitational, Woodstock, Biking While Black
+Noon: Worcester Poet Paul Szlosek to be awarded Stanley Kunitz Medal
-2 Worcester firefighters injured, 7 displaced in 2-alarm fire on Normal Street
-Knowledge Bethea, Clark stabbing suspect, put bloody knife in his mom’s car, prosecutors say
-Earlier: 2 men stabbed at Clark University (2:07). Article
-2 injured, Worcester man arrested in knife fight at Auburn Mall
-Robot food delivery service begins at WPI. Video (:20)
-Worcester high school counselor a finalist in the John Lennon songwriting contest
-JetBlue to end flights to New York from Worcester airport
-Worcester Human Rights Commission Chairperson Guillermo Creamer is running for Mayor of Worcester
-Related: Radio Worcester (15:44): Guillermo Creamer announces his bid for Mayor
-4 young Worcester entrepreneurs compete in Spain
-See what Worcester department leaders made in 2022
-Worcester educators unite in demanding fair contract
-Related: Radio Worcester -- Union President Melissa Verdier and Mayor Petty on teacher’s contract
-W.R.T.A. is the only urban transit agency in Mass. to surpass pre-COVID ridership, report says
-Table Hoppin': New Perry's Deli opens in Tatnuck Square
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling pickup WILL NOT be delayed a day because of holiday
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Found Face Down in Crompton Park Playground". Video (16:31). Audio (17:59)
>HISTORY: For some women, Worcester corset industry took form of fiscal freedom
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do in Worcester during school vacation week
-Listen Up: Jazzmyn RED in fighting form with "The Feminist"
-Last Call: Bobbing for Apples' Kevin Kvein takes the movies
-"Biking While Black" film screening in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (36:52): O.S.V. controversy
-What's Up Worcester's "A Word from Echo" (23:08): Major Bloom
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 501 (28:04): Inclusionary zoning, Amazon warehouse
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 164 (29:42): The Armenian Genocide
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who taught at Worcester Voke for 35 years and coached basketball
-ICYMI: City Manager rules out municipal broadband project in Worcester
-Worcester’s historic Kane Building to be converted to apartments
-Restaurant space in high-traffic area of Worcester is available for lease
-Radio Worcester (8:37): Edenish eatery in Worcester with 16-year-old businesswoman Kashvi Vishal
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden spring chipping, composting begins Saturday
-Wachusett students share "What adults should know about us – volume 6"
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): North Brookfield forbids "vulgar" drag show at pride event: A.C.L.U.
-Shrewsbury P.D. to hold inaugural Autism Awareness Touch A Truck event on Saturday
-Shrewsbury police to host Youth Police Academy
-Rep. Kane joins Meals on Wheels to deliver food
-Cops bust suspected crack dealer in Webster: Police
-West Boylston police log April 10th to 16th
-Berlin riding team qualifies for national finals
>SPORTS: Panthers cool off Bruins, 6-3, even series
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 10-4
-WooSox lose to Iron Pigs, 12-10
-Sutton's Jessie Cardin stays upbeat after not finishing at Boston Marathon
-The Umpire Channel eyes baseball's humanity
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Fourth body pulled from Texas lake amid serial killer fears
-Cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill
-Tragic: 6-year-old girl, parents shot after basketball rolls into man's North Carolina yard
>NEW ENGLAND: Gunman killed 4 at a home, opened fire on Maine highway just days after release from prison
-Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's parent company hit by hackers
>FOOD: You probably never knew this secret to keeping bananas fresh
>HEALTH: Doctor explains sudden surge in step throat cases
-Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say
>BUSINESS: You can now apply for your share of a $725 million Facebook data privacy settlement. Here’s how
-David’s Bridal laying off over 9,000 workers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 best islands to visit in Asia
>HOMES: Use these 4 spring cleaning energy saving tips from Mass Save
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" set to end after rest of Season 5 airs: sources
>MOVIES: Stanley Tucci shares which role he’d never play again
>CELEBRITY: "White Lotus" star F. Murray Abraham was let go from "Mythic Quest" because of sexual misconduct: Report
>ANIMALS: Little boy has sweetest relationships with his 8 rescue animals (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man throws $200,000 on highway to "bless others"
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as couple awake to find bear in their garage
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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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