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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 29 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Truck gets stuck under Cambridge Street bridge in Worcester (pictured)
+5:00: Gravestones at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester knocked over by car
+5:00: Green Party presidential candidates in Worcester on Saturday
+5:00: Team from South High qualifies for "High School Quiz Show"
+5:00: 100FM The Pike (7:18): The Pike Breakdown Lane for January 19th
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Marvels" and more
+Noon: Small Stones Festival of the Arts ready to roll in Grafton after initial venue flooded
-Investigation underway after reports of E.B.T. skimming in Worcester
-Worcester Chief Diversity Officer candidate rejects offer, city to restart search
-Worcester hosts send-off for Jamaine Ortiz ahead of title fight in Las Vegas
-Related: Manny Jae Media (25:44): Video
-Worcester jazz great Jaki Byard's piano on loan to conservatory is missing
-Worcester Vice Squad busts Bowdoin St. man for crack, ammo
-New Worcester Yellow Cab seeks permission to increase fares
-Worcester school committee member Vanessa Alvarez ready for first term
-Radio Worcester (12:25): Luis Ojeda discusses council salary plans for community impact
-Radio Worcester (24:39): W.H.A.’s Alex Corrales & Billy Ayala on transforming affordable housing
-The Buzz with City Manager Eric Batista (6:58): Trash and recycling program
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Dishes (4:35)
-ICYMI: A scholar makes a discovery in Worcester
-Worcester single-family home sales down, prices up in 2023
-The Faces of Worcester: Abbas Qutab
-Dan Kennedy: The 016 turns 5
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Community recalls impact of Margaret Watson
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett Rotary to host Valentine's breakfast for seniors
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester High School's vocational program takes root (1:54). Article
-Auburn mobile home park residents seek legal aid over hikes, neglect
-Shrewsbury Planning Board hears industrial park proposal
-Grafton High Gym honors former principal
-Millbury Public Library secures multi-year funding
-Changes coming to Clinton classes next year
-Athol police arrest armed and dangerous suspect wanted in Leominster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-All Ages Ska and Punk Show coming February 10th (3:03)
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music Society continues 18th season on February 1st
-Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
-Bee Gees tunes, comedy, swordplay: 5 fun things this weekend
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 521 (27:59): Worcester in 2024
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Holocaust survivor who became a professor and in retirement a court mediator in Worcester
>SPORTS: Bill O’Brien to leave Patriots for Ohio State offensive coordinator job
-Bill Belichick set for second interview with Falcons
-Central Mass. native Pat Ricard ready for NFL playoffs with Ravens
-Bruins beat Colorado, 5-2
-'Sader Stories (25:36): Get to know new football coach Dan Curran. Video (19:50)
-Jimmy Walsh named safeties coach for Holy Cross football
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Congress passes short-term funding extension, averting government shutdown
-Tragic: Weight loss influencer dies at 35, leaves behind 4 children, husband
>NEW ENGLAND: Newton schools closed as teachers vote to go on strike (2:44)
-Gov. Healey announces plan for expanded early education
>COLLEGES: A campus tour through Anna Maria’s traditions
-Clark researcher proposes "breaking silos" to help shape sustainable cities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 things you should never do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024 — Best Ways to Relax
-Jobless claims fall to lowest level since September 2022
>HOMES: $500,000 Mass. home used to be possible Underground Railroad stop
>HEALTH: Multivitamins may help prevent memory loss according to new Mass. study
-Mass. doctor on when to see doctor, when to stay home (3:09)
>FOOD: Oreo cereal now for a limited time
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix’s cheaper ad tier surges to 23 million monthly active users
>MOVIES: 49 most anticipated movies of 2024
>CELEBRITY: Darnell Ferguson, Food Network host, chef arrested on burglary charges
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever isn't into the new puppy until... (3:11)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 19th (1:39)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Meet the budding 6-year-old "meteorologist" from Berlin (:53)
-Meanwhile, in Nebraska, skid loader driver goes on rampage, accused of attacking officer, damaging cars
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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