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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Rain, snow forecast tonight into tomorrow
+7:00: Pay-by-plate parking goes live in Canal District April 20
+7:00: Worcesteria: Everybody's talking about Polar Park
+7:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (27:22): Ann Gibbons-Smith, Rev. John Madden & Kevin O’Sullivan, 36th Annual Walk for the Homeless
+7:00: Weekly unemployment claims in state declined last week
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 15
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
+Noon: Homes: How closing dates can impact Massachusetts winning home bids (3:11)
+Noon: Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Aries
+Noon: Worcester ranked among 20 best cities to get stoned in U.S.
-Worcester man beaten to death at treatment facility
-Elderly woman in Worcester shot in the face with a paintball, 2 arrested (1:09)
-Northborough man gets more than 8 years in prison for fraud schemes targeting elderly
-Local billionaire's net worth nearly doubled in 2020
-Worcester teacher releases children's book, 'Andy the Anchor'
-Worcester Fire Dept., Red Cross install free smoke alarms
-Worcester to settle School Committee election discrimination suit
-Worcester Chamber Music Society's 'Horizons' concert April 25
-stART on the Street cancels 2021 festival
-Worcester plans to install 13 new electric vehicle stations downtown
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:21): Voting equity, J&J vaccine pause and development
-ICYMI: Central figure in disappearance of Worcester’s Sabrina Hatheway shot in street violence
-See all the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Music will return to Reunion Tap & Table in Grafton
-Electronics recycling and household items donation drop-off in Shrewsbury this weekend
-Lilac Hedge Farm still dealing with impacts of last summer's drought
-Fur Friends, Town of Auburn announce new dog park grand opening
-Extended voter registration hours April 20 in Holden
-Park Place Technologies completes move to Westborough
-Radio Worcester (15:31): Fidelity Bank CEO Ed Manzi and Menkiti Group Founder & CEO Bo Menkiti talk Worcester Development
-At the office: Here's the most annoying workplace behavior in Massachusetts
-Registration remains open for WBJ’s Shecession webinar
-Chamber of Commerce Live 360 Pivot (8:49): EcoTarium
-Last Call with Eric Swedberg of Artistic Soapstone Incorporated
-Holy Cross men’s, women’s lacrosse cancel remainder of 2021 season
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Homes: 4 Worcester open houses to scope out
-Video: Big sky over Wachusett Reservoir (1:02)
-Animals: Watch these small dogs chase trespassing bear out of California home
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-History: Original Associated Press report of Lincoln’s assassination from April 14, 1865
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dedham boy honored with parade after helping save mother's life (2:02)
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, woman tries to use a $1 million bill at a dollar store
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Can we breathe easy after getting the vaccine? Holy Cross Biology Professor and Virologist weighs in
+7:00: Mass. officials announce 1,884 new cases and 5 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.3 percent
+7:00: Pfizer CEO says third vaccine dose likely needed within 12 months
+7:00: Experts weigh in on whether ‘herd immunity’ is possible
+Noon: I got the J&J vaccine; should I be worried?
+Noon: 'Fraud Alert' issued for COVID funeral reimbursement scams
-Mobile vaccination clinic held for grocery store workers
-As local schools return full-time, mental health issues are addressed
-Worcester to continue equity clinics with switch to Pfizer vaccine
-UMass Med students are helping translate vaccine info to Spanish, Portuguese
-About 1.7 million Mass. residents become eligible for vaccine on Monday (1:52)
-Free testing in Worcester on Thursday
-Vaccine clinic in Rutland adjusting after Johnson & Johnson pause
-ICYMI: Grafton family displays more than 17,000 flags for Massachusetts COVID victims (2:04)
-Mass. officials announce 2,004 new cases and 14 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.4 percent
-1.7 million people to become eligible for vaccines next week in Massachusetts
-‘It may take several weeks’ for newly eligible residents to book vaccine appointment, Gov. Baker says
-You can reduce your risk of severe COVID with regular activity, a study says. Here's how
-Couch potatoes more than twice as likely to die from COVID: study
-Moderna says new data shows its vaccine is more than 90% effective 6 months after second shot
-How to ask someone if they’ve been vaccinated without making things awkward
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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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