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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester Housing Authority claims "political agenda" over brown water issue
-Earlier: Families say their drinking water keeps turning brown at Worcester public housing complex
+6:00: Worcester police open daily incident logs as act of transparency
+6:00: Worcester asked for more express trains, "shocked" by cut instead
+6:00: Community rallies around Sterling family who lost home, cars in overnight fire
+Noon: All-star comedy event to benefit foundation honoring Manny Familia
-Worcester continues deed auctions for as little as $33 in unpaid taxes
-Related: Months after Supreme Court ruling, "equity theft" law still on the books in Mass.
-Earlier: Little-known state law that caused a Worcester woman to lose her paid-off home
-Worcester's Brew City contemplates future after July closure
-Abby Kelley Foster charter school has not had a cheer program this fall, parents say
-Worcester police arrest 4 in "John" sting
-Worcester adopts new stretch energy code for building construction
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (34:09): Hiring a public safety commissioner for Worcester
-Lavender Darcangelo competes in "America's Got Talent" season finale
-Sulmasy prohibited from Nichols College contact, as Coast Guard bars him from campus amid investigation
-Radio Worcester (9:22): Notre Dame Health Care celebrates 30 years of care and compassion
-TODAY! Debate for Worcester School Committee at-large candidates at 7 p.m. Wednesday
-TODAY! DCU Center will host a job fair 2 to 7 on Wednesday
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introduces complimentary valet parking
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Kennedy painting puts history on display
-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): Webster campground deemed uninhabitable, families facing eviction (2:16)
-Sterling board wrestles with earth removal, dog issues
-Court next stage in wake of Leominster maternity unit closing
-Events on the horizon at Shrewsbury C.O.A.
-Nashoba musicians get chance of a lifetime
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Fashion meets medicine at Vintage Fashion Show cancer benefit
-100FM The Pike (7:24): Former Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist Jeff Skunk Baxter
-Bill Shaner: Why do people have to live outside?
-Janice Harvey: "Whatever" is the word for 91-year-mother-in-law
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 402 (29:33): Affirmative Action, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 182 (28:08): Manny Alvarado, Executive Producer, Manny Jae Media
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:41)
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (56:39)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former St. V's exec who was a lifelong advocates for people with disabilities
>SPORTS: Cowboys wary of intel Will Grier, Ezekiel Elliott can give Patriots
-Mac Jones talks Jets' Sauce Gardner "private parts" claim
-Holy Cross men's hockey team signs Bryce and Brodie Linton through Team Impact
-Related: Video (:41)
-Revs look toward playoffs amid inner turmoil, on-field difficulties (1:01)
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
NATIONAL: JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Florida hits turbulence, 8 injured
-Tragic: Man dies after being stung by swarm of bees on his own porch
>NEW ENGLAND: Massive cruise ship arrives in Boston (1:58)
-Mass. DoorDash driver ends up in a swamp while following G.P.S.
>COLLEGES: Nichols rises in U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
-At Holy Cross, LGBTQ alumni network serves as a visible sign: You are welcome
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The prettiest hotels to check into this fall
>BUSINESS: Mass. job gains picked up in August
-Mass. seventh among states in clean energy jobs
>HEALTH: Mental health support during and after pregnancy
-What's the difference between an upper respiratory infection and R.S.V.? (1:02)
>FOOD: Mia Cane Juicery and Acai Bar opens on Park Avenue
>HOMES: Would you pay $769,000 to live in this funeral home in Millbury?
>SHOPPING: Amazon sued by F.T.C. for "inflating online prices, overcharging sellers"
>TV/STREAMING: "Goosebumps" revival gets premiere date on Disney+ and Hulu
>MOVIES: The most iconic spooky and scary horror movies revealed
>CELEBRITY: 89-year-old Sophia Loren hospitalized after taking a fall at her Swiss home, suffering several fractures
>ANIMALS: Watch 3 beagles rescued from animal testing lab enjoy freedom
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 27th (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Siblings reunite after brother saves 2-year-old sister from drowning
-Meanwhile, in Provincetown, "disoriented" seal found wandering road
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-Waitstaff and chef positions, new Worcester restaurant
-Cooks at Worcester bar
-Bartender at Holden restaurant
-Automotive detailer, car washer at Worcester car rental agency
-Director of Operations, Engineering, Holden Light Department
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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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