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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: Worcester the 14th hottest real estate market in the country
+6:00: No trash pickup delay in Worcester on Patriots Day
+2:00: It's Saturday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+2:00: A triple-decker for the 21st century: Airtight and solar-powered
+2:00: Car inspection stations are up and running. Here’s what to know
+2:00: Worcester State scholarship application deadline extended
+2:00: Developer eyes possible office/industrial park in Shrewsbury
-Man fatally struck by 2 different vehicles on I-190 in Sterling
-Former Central Mass. high school football star charged with child rape
-Vehicle goes off road and onto stone wall in Auburn
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Worcester Public Schools urge families to replace Verizon hotspots given to students
-Rosen's Roundtable #436 (28:13): Is the School Committee structure discriminatory?
-School Committee to push lawmakers for key budget measure
-Current state of opioid epidemic in Worcester County (31:25): DA Joe Early, author Sam Quinones
-UMass Medical School vice provost a candidate to lead FDA
-Rally in Worcester in support of bill combating tax fraud, wage theft
-Worcester community teaching garden literacy project opens
-ICYMI: Pay-by-plate parking goes live in Canal District April 20
-See all the day's Worcester news
-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): Former Hudson Middle School teacher accused of raping student
-New Hampshire man sentenced to state prison for shooting gun at Lunenburg police
-North Grafton road work starts April 19
-Drone flies over snowy spring day in Fitchburg (1:29)
-Bravehearts load up on Division 1 talent
-Crusaders blocking out noise before defending league title
-Holy Cross men's basketball team lands New Mexico transfer
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Tribute to area 21-year-old who passed away days before becoming a father
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Vehicle inspections will resume at most locations Saturday (:24)
-Peterson Oil has accreditation revoked by Better Business Bureau
-National: Latest on massacre in Indianapolis
-Tragic: Georgia girl dies after falling into Florida pool on 2nd birthday
-Homes: See inside this Indian Lake home with big lake frontage
-Animals: Black bear cubs wander into North Carolina nursing home
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-History: Old City Hall in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): This family of 12 siblings is 1,042 years old, a Guinness record
-Meanwhile, in Arkansas, man leaves jail in a stolen police car
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: All Mass. adults become eligible for vaccine Monday. Here's how to sign up
+6:00: As CDC investigates clots, should J&J shots resume for women over 48 and men?
+2:00: Food: Fewer people in the U.S. drank coffee during the pandemic
-Dr. Finberg of UMass Medical School on general population vaccine rollout (3:01)
-'It does work': Worcester City Manager endorses vaccine alerts
-DCU Center field hospital to remain in place until May 15
-Schools worried about COVID case increases after April vacation (:40)
-ICYMI: Positive COVID test abruptly closes Canal District favorite
-Mass. officials announce 1,962 new cases and 13 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.3 percent
-Massachusetts falls just shy of vaccination goal for week
-Almost half of states saw more cases this week. Experts say another surge can be stopped
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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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