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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man to be indicted on murder charge in death of woman shot to death at Worcester massage parlor
+6:00: Worcester interim police chief says department has harmed communities of color
+6:00: Roosevelt School lot project imminent to relieve Grafton Street gridlock
+6:00: Joyner Lucas reveals how young mother, daughter's tragic death impacted him
+6:00: Clark receives $10 million donation toward new climate-focused school
+6:00: Worcester sets schedule for high school graduations
+Noon: Worcester City Council rips rollout of Rental Registry Program
+Noon: Confusion surrounds city's new rental registry program
+Noon: Transit riders in Worcester call for another year of free WRTA fares
+Noon: Worcester police's Alcohol Enforcement Unit aims to curb underage drinking
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Principe Virtuez, business owner
+Noon: American Antiquarian Society's "very modern portrait" of Ellen Dunlap
+Noon: Pet Rock Fest seeks new home for its event in September
+Noon: Last Call: C.M. Caplan, author
-Operation of D'Errico's Market in Worcester taken over by Everett-based meat supplier
-Tatnuck Meat & Seafood closes after 50 years in Worcester
-TODAY! Patriots Hall of Famer coming to Worcester on Wednesday
-Hanover Theatre unveils stellar 2024-25 Broadway Series
-Second driver in 2021 Worcester drag-racing death gets probation
-Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries makes visit to Worcester
-Worcester crime statistics from 2023 compared to the previous 5 years
-Worcester Magazine garners New England newspaper awards
-T&G invites college students, grads to apply for summer internship
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for March 2024
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:27:54): Hank Stolz’s 25 years in radio in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (17:37): Worcester launches rental registry for tenant safety
-The Buzz with City Manager Eric Batista (6:43): Reduced speed limit petition
-Unsolved: Worcester — Murder of Judith Viewig & disappearance of Deborah Quimby. Video (19:50). Audio (20:19)
-Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot-winning ticket sold in New Jersey
>DINING OUT: After being displaced by fire, student, Burger Bah employee boosted by her coworkers
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-Pediatrician with Worcester practice accused of molesting child surrenders medical license
-More Worcester residents voice frustration over littering in neighborhoods
-Worcester Business Journal wins 8 New England newspaper awards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Gale Free Library "Windows of Opportunity" Gala April 27th
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden doctor hopes his son’s addiction story can help others
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Market Basket employee bags drunk driver in Athol
-Top Clinton town employee salaries in 2023
-Shrewsbury police to hold Touch-a-Truck event
-N.E.A.D.S. invites teams and sponsors to join Pulling 4 Paws truck pull
-West Boylston Police will host free women's self defense seminar April 22nd
-Grafton News: News from the field…and playground
-W.H.E.A.T. receives federal funding for home
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up duo at 961 Restaurant & Lounge on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Day of Visibility to celebrate "beauty and diversity" within trans community
-Listen Up: Shang Hi-Los got the number in new single, "Op-Operator"
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (56:47): Irish music with The McCrites
-Worcester Arts Council awards more than $246,000 for cultural programs
-Janice Harvey: Girls just wanna have fun ...
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 196 (28:15): Scott Fulmer, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Part 2 of 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 417 (27:55): Marilyn Spivack
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area teen who tragically passed away at 17
>SPORTS: Julian Edelman, Matthew Slater rip "The Dynasty" for Bill Belichick’s portrayal
-NFL kickoffs will look wildly different after league passes XFL-style rule
-Bruins rally to beat Florida, 4-3
-C.J. Hanson happy with Holy Cross pro day performance
-This week in Holy Cross athletics
-WooSox hold first practice at Polar Park before 2024 season
-Pro boxer's teaching extends beyond the gym at alternative school
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Chrysler recall: Over 280,000 vehicles being recalled for airbag issue
>NATIONAL: 6 presumed dead in Baltimore's bridge collapse
-Dramatic footage shows collapse of Key Bridge (2:20)
-Tragic: Driver, 18, going 112 mph kills mother and 3 kids by T-boning minivan
>NEW ENGLAND: Judge denies motion to dismiss murder charge against Karen Read
-These are the state's top 10 most-polluted cities
>COLLEGES: Assumption selects vendor for dining services
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:07): Ghost stories
-Holy Cross’ Easy St. Gate: A form of punishment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 look-alike destinations on different continents
>BUSINESS: Airbnb brought in $61 million in Mass. tourism tax in 2023
-LPL Research: Navigating the strategic investing landscape
-Most people want hybrid jobs —these remote work jobs may surprise you
>SHOPPING: Amazon Warehouse deals — Get open-box bestsellers at big discounts
>HOMES: Central Mass. Gardening: Houseplant spotlight — demystifying orchids
>HEALTH: How much does caffeine impact sleep? Mass. doctor discusses (4:12)
-New research shows dogs can help people lower stress and concentrate (:47)
>FOOD: McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts by the end of 2026
>TV/STREAMING: Use this Amazon Fire TV Stick hack to stream 120,000 movies, shows
>MOVIES: Patty Jenkins: "Wonder Woman 3" is dead
>CELEBRITY: Kate Middleton, Prince William head to Sandringham with kids for Easter amid cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Twin baby cows get excited when they see mom after a year (3:22)
>HISTORY: Deserted Wall, Green Hill Park
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 men switched at birth nearly 70 years ago finally receive apology
-Meanwhile, in Britain, curious bears take a ride on swan boat
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Wormtown Brewery to be sold to Jack's Abby
-Local ice cream shops open for the season
-GBH reporters raced from Worcester to Boston. What they learned (7:29). Article
-Worcester bakery closed until May 8th
-TODAY! Seventh annual Latin American Business Expo to be held at DCU Center
-TODAY! Public invited to planting for Worcester's first Miyawaki forest
-Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee meeting May 6th
-Armenian Remembrance Day observed at Church of Our Savior in Worcester
-Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
-Judge rules Turtleboy blogger can attend Karen Read murder trial
-Man arrested after crashing into Clinton home
-The Faces of Worcester: Lorna R. Ellis, Seamstress and clothing store business owner
>DINING OUT: New restaurant planned at former Zorba's Taverna on Stafford Street
-ICYMI: Passenger numbers continue to soar at Worcester Regional Airport after record 2023 year
-M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
-Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
-Worcester rentals: Forbes ranks market third-worst in U.S. Here's why
-"Goodbye Doherty!" Doherty Memorial High School Reunion (1:29)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Arbor Day celebration Saturday in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Drug Take Back Day Saturday in Leicester, Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Traffic advisory in Leicester for annual Earth Day cleanup Saturday
-TODAY! Townwide yard sale in Rutland 8-2 Saturday
-Chris Naff recaps his tenure on the Millbury Board of Selectmen
-Holistic health in high-stress professions: Q&A with Fitchburg officer David Gordon
-Unique bird sighting part of Birds of Rauscher program
-West Boylston police log April 15th to 21st
-Sutton Memorial Day ceremonies planned
-Clinton library project Q&A on May 9th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Midnight Motion rocks Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Classical & jazz collide with Lark & Vignola in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (4:01): The Pike Breakdown Lane for April 26th
-David Macpherson: For decades, the View-Master was more than just "ancient V.R."
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The Legacy of Maurice Bishop in Grenada
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 83 (28:18): Immigration & Higher Education
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 913 (28:26): Earth Day 2024
-Manny Jae Media (37:32): Manny with Cherise Nadine, founder, Charcuterie by Cherise
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Denholm & McKay for many years
>SPORTS: Patriots select Washington receiver Ja’Lynn Polk with No. 37 pick in NFL Draft
-Patriots select offensive tackle Caedan Wallace with No. 68 pick
-Drake Maye introduced at Gillette Stadium, says he "can't wait" to play for Patriots (14:27)
-Bill Belichick let it rip at NFL Draft — and fans loved it
-Roger Goodell hints at 18-game NFL schedule, later Super Bowl
-Red Sox lose to Cubs, 7-1
-WooSox lose in Toledo, 4-3
-The 210 Awards for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season, Part 2
-Inaugural Spring Sizzler Pro/Am boxing event at Palladium June 1st
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Weeks after $30 million L.A. heist, historic case remains unsolved
-Here's how to detox from your device
-Tragic: Girl opens lemonade stand to pay for mom's headstone (2:41)
>NEW ENGLAND: Billerica police officer dies after being struck by excavator
-State police lieutenant Daniel Griffin sentenced to 5 years in prison
>COLLEGES: Clark welcomes visitors from partner school in China
-Anna Maria AMCAST (30:39): Shay Savoie
-Assumption establishes scholarship program with community foundation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best private resort beaches in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rate in March remained below national rate
-WPI professor and Ascend Elements co-founder to research new battery recycling tech for Boston firm
>SHOPPING: Shop these Amazon products with 50,000+ rave reviews
>HOMES: Boston’s median price for a single-family home is over $900,000
>HEALTH: Tick season is starting in Massachusetts. Here's what to know
-Ozempic allegedly causing embarrassing sexual side effect
>FOOD: Amazon debuts grocery delivery program for Prime members, SNAP recipients
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Monkey Man," "Arthur the King" and more
>CELEBRITY: Victoria Beckham reunites with the Spice Girls for iconic singalong at 50th birthday party
>ANIMALS: "Vibrant and beloved ostrich" dies after swallowing zoo staffer's keys, zoo says
>HISTORY: Former Worcester police headquarters on Waldo Street, 1900
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 11 sets of twins graduating at same high school
-Meanwhile, in Whitman, 10-year-old boy gets himself stuck in chimney
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