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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 (:49). High of 58 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: What did Worcester do well, and not so well, during the pandemic?
+6:00: Jerry Springer dies at age 79
+6:00: Related: WoMag's 2017 conversation with Jerry Springer
+Noon: Worcester educators to hold all-member rally at 5 p.m. as they fight for contract
+Noon: Radio Worcester: EAW President Melissa Verdier (10:00) & City Manager Eric Batista (6:10) about the WPS teachers contract negotiations and school budget
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Gather Provisions owner following her food dreams
+Noon: Eight Things To Do: Festivals, Breaking Benjamin, Little Richard ...
+Noon: Worcester's new cultural leader Fabian Barracks learning on the job
+Noon: First Person: Over time, legs make several critical journeys
-Ahead of hearing in Worcester, prosecutors say classified docs leak suspect Jack Teixeira a flight risk
-Worcester tax firm buys historic Main Street building for expansion (pictured)
-Investors purchase 17-unit Worcester apartment building for $2.5 million
-North High hoop champs meet Gov. Healey, tour Statehouse
-Resident petition inspires City Council discussion of noise in parks
-Mayor Petty: City Council powerless to stop annual $1,300 stipend for police
-Radio Worcester (18:30): Mayor Joe Petty talks body cam stipend, municipal broadband and more
-Worcester celebrates Arbor Day with events at University Park
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Thursday
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Stabbed in the Heart - Bruce Wood". Video (17:43). Audio (19:15)
-City hosting University Park tree planting, plaque dedication in memory of women victims of violence
-North Brookfield Selectmen rescind restrictions on drag show for pride event
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Get tickets to the biggest farewell tours of 2023
-Worcester-area poets share their joys, frustrations of poetry
-Worcesteria: Sounds of Belanfonte, fighting opioids, city mysteries
-Lessons learned from "Casey at the Bat"
-Listen Up: Charley Carrozo counters pain with love on "Blinded Times"
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 381 (22:47): Barrett & McCarthy, Part 1
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 313 (28:19): Jay Givan, Political Commentator 1/2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime teacher who also worked for the Telegram & Gazette
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 13-year-old girl
-Holden firetruck falls into sinkhole after Main St. gas leak
-Worcester teachers to confront School Committee over stalled contract
-Wrongful death suit filed against Cabela's for selling Worcester man, 20, revolver without F.I.D., license
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden's Kosta Drosidis rewrites baseball record book at Anna Maria
-Holden water use restriction begins May 1st
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ngo beats incumbent for Millbury planning board seat
-Shrewsbury town manager pleased with Beal Commons approval
-Temporary road closure in Rutland on Thursday and Friday
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Register now for Valley Tech’s Annual Golf Tournament
-Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High third quarter honor roll
>SPORTS: Panthers beat Bruins, 4-3, in overtime
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (22:50): Get to know softball coach Kimberly Stiles
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-1
-Last Call: Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman, Railers general manager
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: U.S. last year saw highest number of "active shooter" casualties of the past 5 years, FBI report finds
>NEW ENGLAND: 27,000 D.U.I. cases in jeopardy after breathalyzer court ruling
-Pepper spray at school in Milford sends several to hospital
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 unbeatable reasons to visit Glacier National Park
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor asked if worst of COVID surges are behind us
-Local researchers searching for the secret to a long life
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates decrease after early year rises
-Santander to close 3 Central Mass. branches as part of statewide closures
-SHOPPING: Stanley Black & Decker recalls 2.2 million fiberglass sledgehammers due to injury hazard
>COLLEGES: Clark student's senior project adds text to textiles
-WPI researcher receives $657,776 grant to improve performance and privacy of augmented reality
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, April 16th to 23rd
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Arnold Schwarzenegger's new Netflix show "FUBAR" (2:43)
>MOVIES: George Clooney says Mark Wahlberg, Johnny Depp turned down "Ocean’s Eleven": “They Regret It Now”
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That lead coronation concert line up
>HISTORY: The old Capitol Theatre in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Family reunites 10 ducklings with mom twice in a day (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family reunites with dog who spent 301 days in a shelter
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, moose wanders inside movie theater looking for snacks
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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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