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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+5:00: 18-year-old Worcester man indicted for murder in shooting at Park Ave. Wendy's
+5:00: Worcester Windows unveils its newest public showcase: PULP
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before making plans!
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Sutton teen's 'Idol' journey comes to an end
+Noon: Police searching for owner of pig found wandering in Lunenburg
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 26
-Car slams into Worcester cruiser on Burns Bridge
-Truck gets wedged under bridge on Sunderland Road in Worcester
-Worcester man held on $5,000 bail after child rape charge
-Worcester woman plans to buy home after winning $1 million on scratch ticket
-Auburn ink spill spans nearly a quarter mile (:19)
-Candlelight vigil held in support of striking St. Vincent Hospital nurses
-City billing St. Vincent Hospital $32,000 a day for police detail
-CSX rail, Spencer police seek suspects after train strikes baby stroller left on tracks
-ICYMI: Nightmare Worcester intersection one of state's worst for delays
-Groups behind Worcester voting rights lawsuit lay out case in virtual presentation
-Worcester creates 'Create 508' for youth creatives and entrepreneurs
-Street sweeping starts in Worcester on Monday
-Worcester to open yard waste sites on Saturday, April 3
-John DiPietro's Worcester Neighborhoods (11:51): Main Street from Lincoln Square to Webster Square
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man receives honor for saving woman from car submerged in Grafton river
-Horror movie 'Unholy,' with Clinton scene, opens in theaters April 2
-Police seek public's help in hit-and-run that killed Northborough artist
-Quinsigamond Community College freezes tuition rates for 2021
-Artist Spotlight: Where do we go from here?
-New England: After losing 13-year-old daughter, teacher gives birth at age 57
-Tragic: Baby girl in Illinois mauled to death after getting too close to dog’s food bowl
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: The all-new Nissan Rogue is at Bertera Nissan (5:41)
-Food: Gong Cha brings bubble tea to Theater District
-Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Maggie
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 13-year-old brothers in Florida collecting cereal to feed the hungry
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, black bear takes a relaxing soak in cabin's hot tub
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: UMass Memorial holds vaccination clinic at Lincoln Village (1:38)
+Noon: Worcester, Boston report highest number of staff cases in Massachusetts schools
-‘A little surge’: New cases in Worcester increase by 351 as weekly numbers continue March upswing
-‘Help is on the way’: American Relief Plan will deliver nearly $200 million to Worcester and its schools
-Radio Worcester (10:16): State Senator Anne Gobi raises concerns over state's response in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Popular Park Ave. restaurant closes temporarily because of positive test
-Younger demographics dominating new cases in Massachusetts
-How to get vaccinated at CVS, Walgreens in Massachusetts
-Mass. officials announce 2,274 new cases, 39 deaths, 84 percent of vaccine doses administered
-Gov. Baker: 'Hang in a little longer' (1:45)
-74% of Mass. residents now optimistic about finances, survey says
-When it comes to vaccinations, state gets a good grade
-President sets new vaccine goal of 200 million shots within his first 100 days
-Bill Gates predicts when world will be 'completely back to normal'
-Study suggests those who got flu shot were less likely to get COVID-19
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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