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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+4:30: Barricaded suspect arrested in Worcester after attacking officers with wrench, throwing urine on them, police say
+4:30: Rosen's Roundtable #435 (27:59): Where Are The Condos?
+4:30: Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
+1:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before making plans!
+1:00: Scheme inside Worcester County Jail used information from inmates to steal more than $77,000 in COVID benefits
+1:00: Agreement allows sale of Mount Carmel Church property in Worcester
+1:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+1:00: Heh heh: Grafton Library’s promise to loan out cats is just a feline April Fool
+8:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – April 2
+8:15: RMV: No vehicle inspections through the weekend
+8:15: Local high schools recognized for innovation programs
-Worcester police identify, charge driver in Shrewsbury St. hit-and-run crash
-Worcester man gets 21-24 years for kidnapping, rape at Shrewsbury motel
-Worcester man convicted in infant son’s 2007 death admits to child rape
-Leicester man indicted in unemployment and SBA loan fraud related to Pandemic
-ICYMI: 8 months in prison for Worcester auto body shop owner sentenced for tax fraud
-Worcester DA’s assistant alleges wrongdoing in ethics probe
-Worcesteria: As Bridge struggle deepens, keep focus on kids
-Worcester extends outdoor dining program to 2022
-City launches $50,000 grant program for restaurants to purchase supplies
-Beirut Bite owner sees risk paying off
-Amtrak proposes new service through Worcester
-St. Vincent Hospital nurse: A year of heartbreak, exhaustion, broken promises - and hope
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - April
-U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to deliver Holy Cross commencement address
-SeltzerTime Podcast #112 (1:10:53): The janitor with stamina
-Artist Spotlight: Bushido Bright
-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): Shrewsbury principal frustrated with officials after school bus crash
-Holden street sweeping schedule announced
-Alleged railroad vandals arraigned in Spencer
-Milestone day in Worcester as WooSox players practice at Polar Park
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (36:39): Fall sport midseason check-in
-Former Pittsburgh Steelers star signs with Mass. Pirates
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-TV/Streaming: New on Discovery+ in April
-Movies: 5 must-see movies being released in April
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Goodwill employee in Oklahoma finds massive sum of cash in donation, helps return money to owner
-Meanwhile, in Quebec, wandering moose rescued from backyard pool
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-About 25% of Worcester’s population have received at least 1 one dose of vaccine
-Worcester surpasses 22,000 cases
-Worcester restaurant shutting down because of COVID
-44% of Worcester students to continue remote learning
-WCCA-TV PSA (5:46): Dr. Joseph Sabato, UMass Memorial, COVID vaccines explained
-Massachusetts one of the least safe states during COVID-19
-ICYMI: WARL works to keep pets with their families during COVID
-Mass. officials announce 2,455 new cases, 32 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 2.5 percent
-Vaccine side effects: Why do some get them and what does it mean?
-Behind on rent? In danger of being evicted? Here’s what you need to know
-Don't click it: Justice Department warns of fake vaccine surveys
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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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