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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 (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+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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