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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester brothers busted for trafficking fake luxury watches
+Noon: 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Massachusetts, Northeast
+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 American Society of Magical Negroes" and more
+Noon: Worcester Cultural Coalition and Holy Cross offer summer residencies
+Noon: THT Rep presents "Twelfth Night" and "Judith"
+Noon: First Person: Cheryl L. Bonin contemplates life, limbs, knee surgery
-Cleanup crews respond to April storm in Worcester, Central Mass.
-Sidewalk snow removal is Worcester law, but few face fines: Data
-Faith flash mob at Worcester Walmart goes viral on TikTok: "It was beautiful"
-Worcester Police Department suspends gun license of business owner, city policy critic
-Man riding motorcycle on Worcester sidewalk arrested for drugs
-Worcester man facing gun charges pleads guilty to federal drug charges
-Worcester police celebrate "Class of 1994" (:30)
-First WooTank Intercollegiate pitch competition leads to $14.5K in funding for student-founded startups
-New Worcester behavioral health clinic aims to make mental health care more accessible
-Chris Collins gets Isaiah Thomas Award
-Radio Worcester (9:39): McGovern calls for Israel aid freeze amid ceasefire push
-Faces of Worcester: Racquel T. Knight, Founder, RKnight All About Business Services
>Dining Out: Yume Dumplings brings Hong Kong-style street food to Worcester
-ICYMI: "We will not give up hope": Girlfriend of missing Worcester man keeping faith in Puerto Rico
-Worcester ranked first among list of 15 Cities You Won't Be Able to Afford in 5 Years
-A love "you only see in the movies": Local couple married 73 years dies just over 2 weeks apart
-88-year-old crash victim built lasting legacy, from Albania to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): "Stiff" to take stage at Wachusett
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden police add patrols after report of man luring student
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Beal Commons appeal will head to trial
-Dudley town official has long history of legal problems
-TODAY! Central Mass. Mom to hold restorative yoga session at Muscular Connections in West Boylston on Friday
-Community gathers for Shrewsbury Eggstravaganza!
-Anna's Table in Leominster aims to "bring people together" with delicious food
-Paxton to hold Q&A with police, fire and D.P.W. leaders on Saturday
-Grafton woman celebrates 90th birthday
-Parking restricted in front of Clinton Elementary
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five things to do: Loud music, automobile talk, and a solar eclipse...
-TODAY! Movie Night at the Village: "Space Race"
-Worcester Music Awards: Rediscovering the Sounds of Central Mass.
-"Jagged Little Pill" the musical is a dose of anger, hope, redemption
-Last Call: Carol Goodman Kaufman, author
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 531 (28:08): Rental Registry
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 38 (28:11): Jillian Phillips
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to "Grandma Elaine," "a wonderful mother and a well-loved member of the community"
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Hurricanes, 4-1
-Here's how much it will cost to attend Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction
-Rajon Rondo, title winner with Celtics, says he’s retired from NBA
-A first for WooSox as game snowed out (:07). Article
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Thieves stole $30 million in cash in historic L.A. heist
-Bird flu pandemic could be "100 times worse" than COVID, scientists warn
-Tragic: Mother, 3-year-old twin daughters killed in collision
>NEW ENGLAND: House explosion leaves girl badly burned, kills her grandmother (1:48). Article
-Financial crimes found during Weymouth homicide investigation, D.A. says
>COLLEGES: Worcester State announces Adrianne Haslet as commencement speaker
-Anna Maria partners with M.P.T.C. to bolster public safety workforce pipeline
-Assumption, Worcester State named Military Friendly schools
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 under-the-radar cities for U.S. history lovers
>SHOPPING: Attention, Walmart shoppers: Retailer may owe you up to $500. Here's how to file a claim
>BUSINESS: C.O.R.I.-friendly Job Fair Thursday, April 25th in Worcester
-LPL Research: IPOs as a market tell
-U.S. companies announced over 90,000 job cuts in March — the highest number since January 2023
>HOMES: Farmhouse in Sudbury sells for $4.1 milliion
>HEALTH: Avoid allergies with these expert-tested solutions
-Cases of bacterial infections are surging, C.D.C. issues alert to doctors
>FOOD: McDonald's menu prices have increased by over 100% during the last decade: study
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Jerry Seinfeld's star-studded Netflix comedy about 1960s breakfast wars, "Unfrosted" (2:27)
>MOVIES: "Beetlejuice 2" first look with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder
>CELEBRITY: Actor Michael Stuhlbarg hit in back of the neck with rock while in Central Park, chased his alleged attacker
>ANIMALS: Rescued Husky sees snow for the first time (1:00)
>HISTORY: Former Hotel Worcester in Washington Square
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen overcomes adversity, earns Eagle Scout badge
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, trapped horse hoisted from swimming pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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