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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:30: Son charged with killing his mother, 71, in Worcester; proceedings delayed
+6:30: Worcester Public Schools holding public forum Tuesday to answer questions as district returns to in-person learning
+6:30: WPI will be the new home of MassDigi
+6:30: Cam Meyer named Crusader of the Week
+6:30: ‘Pink' supermoon will light up Monday night sky
+12:45: Q&A: Worcester entrepreneur expanding to the Cape
+12:45: Worcesteria: A skeptic's tour of Polar Park
+12:45: Greater Worcester Opera virtually back on stage with livestreamed musical
-Street parking in Worcester would be more expensive under City Manager's proposal
-Large crowds welcome HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx to Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester looks to improve conditions of Belmont Street bridge
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 26
-USA Today: Experimental treatment at UMass Medical School the only hope for little girl
-Boston Globe: Worcester won’t fight lawsuit aimed at diversifying school committee
-Striking St. Vincent nurses to resume negotiations with hospital's parent company
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of April 26
-ICYMI: Proposed 13-story building would be tallest to be built in Worcester in more than 30 years
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Stan Matthews was born to be 'Bad'
-$10 of free groceries for new Worcester customers. Save money and square off against food waste with Flashfood - now at Stop Shop!
-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): Holden Community Garden celebrates Earth Day
-Sutton library director keeping Dr. Seuss on the shelves amid controversy
-Crash in Westborough leaves some residents without power
-Sturbridge teen starts project to help fight food insecurity
-Shrewsbury woman turns hobby into yarn selling business
-Local police departments continuing to focus on community policing
-Survey shows business economists more optimistic about U.S. growth
-Worcester Academy grad finishes 6th in only his third NASCAR race
-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)
-Tragic: Boy, 3, fatally shot at Miami area birthday party
-Homes: 5 new Worcester properties for sale
-Health: These are the best ways to beat those spring allergies
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-TV/Streaming: New movies on demand
-Movies: 'Nomadland' wins Oscar for Best Picture. More Oscars
-Celebrity: Oscars best dressed
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, woman facing federal charges for not returning VHS tape 21 years ago
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Mass. expecting 4,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week
+12:45: Radio Worcester (8:39): Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID-19 & vaccinations - Good news, but stay vigilant
+12:45: Free testing in Worcester today and Thursday
-Free walk-in vaccine clinic 5-8 p.m. Monday in downtown Worcester
-Dr. Robert Finberg: No, vaccine side effects don't tell you how well your immune system will protect you
-Encouraging case trends from Worcester to statewide
-CDC data shows more Americans are missing their second dose of vaccines
-Many Mass. middle school students return to full in-person learning this week
-Mass. officials announce 1,085 new cases and 6 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.7 percent
-NIH director claims J&J vaccine has lower risk than aspirin
-CVS to open Johnson & Johnson vaccine slots in Mass. this week
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local 'vaccine angels' are getting people back to their lives
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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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