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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's Brew City (pictured) contemplates future after July closure
+6:00: Bill Shaner: Why do people have to live outside?
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (34:09): Hiring a public safety commissioner for Worcester
+6:00: Sulmasy prohibited from Nichols College contact, as Coast Guard bars him from campus amid investigation
+6:00: Radio Worcester (9:22): Notre Dame Health Care celebrates 30 years of care and compassion
+6:00: Fashion meets medicine at Vintage Fashion Show cancer benefit
+Noon: Abby Kelley Foster charter school has not had a cheer program this fall, parents say
+Noon: Janice Harvey: "Whatever" is the word for 91-year-mother-in-law
-Woman dies after falling 10 stories from Worcester apartment building
-One of the only overnight women’s homeless shelters in Worcester is closing
-Mystery life sciences firm asks developer to triple size of Worcester project
-Park Avenue retail building sells for $1.2 million to neighboring restaurant owner
-Murder charge for Worcester man in Fitchburg killing
-Worcester grocer Maker To Main reopens in Canal District
-Worcesteria: A quest for fresh groceries downtown proves unfruitful
-Worcester police announce increased speeding enforcement
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — Zoning, hiring a new chief, floating crosswalks
-Loss of Worcester express M.B.T.A. train will be City Council issue
-U.S. Coast Guard Academy bans Nichols President Glenn Sulmasy from its grounds
-Fitchburg singer Lavender Darcangelo set for final round of "America's Got Talent"
-Webster campground deemed uninhabitable, families facing eviction (2:16)
-Powerball jackpot climbs to $835 million
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli classes
-ICYMI: Worcester State I.E.L.I. grad wins Food Network’s Julia Child Challenge
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty floats Public Safety Commissioner
-What you need to know about the November 7th municipal election in Worcester
-National Grid raising electricity rates, Eversource to follow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Board of Health to hold a hearing on private well regulations
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Holdin' Back plays Polar Park
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vehicle crashes into woods near Wachusett Country Club in West Boylston
-West Boylston police log September 18th to 24th
-Worcester County farmers, markets grapple with loss caused by flooding
-Fire destroys home in Sterling
-Funeral home in Millbury for sale; sign says it may be haunted
-Man charged with attempted murder in Gardner liquor store shooting
-Pastor celebrates 35 years of service
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine accepting nominations for 2024 People to Watch
-Central Mass. Jazz Fest free concert series this week
-At Gillette Stadium show, fans thrill to Stevie Nicks' style, spirit
-Radio Worcester (9:14): International Ataxia Awareness Day and Comedians for a Cure Event
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 181 (29:24): Tricia Appert, Executive Director, Friendly House
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 402 (29:33): Affirmative Action, Part 2
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:41)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who volunteered with multiple civic groups
>SPORTS: Patriots Report Card — Defense flexes on Zach Wilson in win over Jets
-Julia Walsh named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-WooSox Week in Review: WooSox 2023 season ends with series split in Lehigh Valley
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Toyota, Dodge, Kia among 105,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Crash involving SUV crushed by freight train leaves 5 dead, 2 critical
-Teens suspected of running down former police chief while he was riding his bike were on crime spree: report
-Tragic: 14-year-old runaway shoots herself in front of deputy trying to convince her to return home
>NEW ENGLAND: Worcester Health Commissioner testifies at Statehouse
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. President finalist for president of California college
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 stunning photos that will make you want to book a trip to Italy
>BUSINESS: 5 tips for adjusting your resume to fight ageism in the workplace
-Fidelity Bank and Cape Cod 5 parent companies to merge into $7 billion business
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on seasonal trends for kids' E.R. visits (2:39)
-Nearly half of American parents give their children melatonin to sleep — despite expert warnings
>FOOD: McDonald’s brings back fan fave, for now
>HOMES: State's average home price is $570,000. Here's what it gets you
>SHOPPING: Rite Aid plans to close 400-plus stores, report says
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video will start running commercials starting in early 2024
>MOVIES: "Mean Girls" movie musical heading to theaters
>CELEBRITY: David McCallum dies: "NCIS," "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." star was 90
-Taylor Swift breaks the internet with NFL debut as she supports rumored beau Travis Kelce
>ANIMALS: People find 2 dogs left behind after house fire (3:20)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 26th (2:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dozens of seagulls rescued after falling into vat of cooking oil in Weymouth (:29)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bears raid doughnuts from Krispy Kreme delivery van
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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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