In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 47 today in Worcester
-Latest National Weather Service snowfall map shows 12 inches to 18 inches for upcoming storm
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: "Here we go"; Worcester braces for plowable snowfall (1:30) (pictured)
+6:00: Declared winter parking ban to take effect at midnight
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 18
+Noon: Worcester teen killed in Monday shooting: Police
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Worcester residents gearing up for another round of winter weather
-Remembering longtime local priest Reverend Walter Riley: a life of service and faith
-Worcester’s Crust Bakeshop crafts "Anti-Valentine’s Day" cookies
-2 arrested after pedestrians shot by paintball gun in Worcester
-Worcester waits while support for safe injection sites grows
-Worcester County Wonders: Order "up" at George's Coney Island
-Worcester’s Luca Nova Webb fosters community cohesion through artistic expression
-Worcester Now | Next Draft Plan: Update to Planning Board (26:59)
-Auburn sex party suspects plead guilty, won’t go to jail
-Where to celebrating Valentine's Day in Worcester
>DINING OUT: For local take-out spots, Super Bowl rush takes some serious prep
-ICYMI: Brewery opens in growing Midtown Mall
-Worcester woman arrested at Twin River casino with a gun, charged with felony assault
-100FM The Pike (5:04): Here's how you can help 12-year-old Josh Sowden
-Earlier: 12-year-old Worcester boy giving back by making Easter baskets to help kids in shelters (2:49). Article
-Worcester OBGYN seeing increase in pregnant migrant patients
-Tuberculosis cases skyrocket in Worcester, but risk considered low
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State Sen. Peter Durant to hold office hours in Holden
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-From gymnastics to diving - a decisive health move for Wachusett's O'Malley
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dudley cannabis dispensary sued over alleged $56,000 in unpaid invoices
-Former Southbridge teacher sees support in the days following resignation
-Shrewsbury Senior Center events this month
-Community Conversations (9:51): Clinton Superintendent of Schools Steven Meyer
-Auburn police statistics for January
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Grafton High holds National Honor Society induction
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Writers Collective, a "space for everyone"
-"An Evening of Italian Opera" at Mechanics Hall puts love center stage
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Valentine's Day in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 44 (19:05): Dynamic Worcester
-Manny Jae Media (16:06): Eamonn Dennis receives key to city of Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local hockey legend Bobby Hehir
>SPORTS: Chiefs beat 49ers in overtime to win wild Super Bowl
-Nickelodeon’s hilarious Super Bowl broadcast takes shots at Travis Kelce, Leonardo DiCaprio
-Patriots planning to trade Mac Jones with eyes on NFL Draft
-Robert Kraft pushes back on perception about Patriots’ lack of spending
-Celtics beat Heat, 110-106
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: 5 missing Marines found dead after helicopter crash
-Female suspect fatally shot after shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
-Tragic: Teen falls to his death while taking photos at Utah canyon overlook
>NEW ENGLAND: Alex Guardiola on Mass. Affordable Homes Act for housing crisis
-R.M.V. revokes C.D.L.'s for 26 drivers linked to bribery scheme (:32)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMC@Work: Shawn Davis
-Worcester State introduces 5 new minors to meet student interests
-Nichols College announces President’s and Dean's lists
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 11 adorably tiny hotels
>BUSINESS: On-site day care growing in popularity at some companies (3:34)
-Achieving diversity in higher education, without affirmative action
>SHOPPING: What is behind the Stanley cup craze? (5:06)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 28th to February 3rd
>HEALTH: Millions still prescribed risky antibiotic (3:56)
-Can playing an instrument help protect people from dementia? (1:29)
>FOOD: Study finds large amount of foods contain plastics (3:44)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Argylle" leads worst Super Bowl box office weekend in decades
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss after Super Bowl (:29)
-Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, Matt Damon embarrass themselves to J.Lo in Super Bowl Dunkin' ad
>ANIMALS: Dogs have the best reactions to meeting puppy siblings (3:25)
>HISTORY: The old Union Depot in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandfather honored for his 550th blood platelet donation
-Meanwhile, in Texas, deer "Kool-Aid manned" into home and spent the night
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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