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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44) (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Satya Mitra announces run for Worcester Councilor-at-Large
+6:00: Worcester filmmaker, music producer Cyrus Alexander to debut martial arts film in N.Y.C.
+6:00: 210 Sports's Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 14
+Noon: WCCA-TV wins first place for its TV production of Mechanics Hall Concert featuring the Worcester Symphony Orchestra
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday
+Noon: What is love to a poet?
-New Worcester apartment building is filling up. But it’s not quite finished
-Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies
-Worcester Business Journal names its Best of Business Award winners
-Learning about Taylor Swift? Holy Cross offers course comparing pop stars to poets (2:49). Article
-Scoop Dogg among new names for Worcester's snowplows
-Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Worcester
-Kalkounis named first female City Solicitor in Worcester
-W.P.D. Vice Squad officers arrest man for fentanyl distribution
-Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Main Street in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Brazilian steakhouse approved to open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester police probe up in air: 5 takeaways from U.S. attorney’s final interview
-3 firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing D.O.J. lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme
-Saint Vincent hiring post showing employee with extra fingers called "complete AI fail"
-Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion meeting on Tuesday
-Despite court ruling, Holden will wait and see about complying with M.B.T.A. housing law
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Swimmer Julia McMahon qualifies for states in back-to-back seasons
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pilot makes safe emergency landing at Orange Airport
-Fitchburg man used taxpayer money meant for seniors on studio recordings, 153 pounds of bourbon steak tips, framed portrait: feds
-Woodworking is Jim Litterio's gift
-Kate Hodges bids farewell in Lancaster
-Picture This: Item reader shares wildlife photo favorites
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council makes mess of Gaza issue
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:13:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who delayed her nursing career to work at Norton's during World War II
>SPORTS: Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as head coach; NFL world reacts
-What Vrabel told Tom Brady before being hired by Patriots
-Bill Belichick confidant speaks out on NFL coaching rumors
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 120-119
-Railers beat Wheeling, 2-1
>CARS: Why some carmakers are ditching touchscreens for your beloved knobs
>NATIONAL: Death toll climbs to 24 in wildfires while Los Angeles braces for shift in weather (2:09)
-Number of unpartnered U.S. adults declined for first time in nearly 20 years
-Tragic: "Unspeakable tragedy" hits after couple dies in separate accidents within 24 hours
>NEW ENGLAND: Teacher accused of sharing child pornography with minors
-Cat declawing is now illegal in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Nichols senior co-authors A.I. study and presents findings at academic conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest fountain shows in the world
>BUSINESS: E-ZPass scam under investigation (2:39)
>SHOPPING: Katie Millett: Baby registry hits, misses, and what I’d do differently
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th
>HEALTH: Winter outdoor workout tips from a doctor
-New study finds link between C.M.V. and Alzheimer's disease
>FOOD: What is the best diet for heart health? Experts say that DASH diet is (:43)
>TV/STREAMING: Now is the best time to subscribe to Peacock — 5 reasons why
>MOVIES: "Den of Thieves 2" wins box office crown, "Moana 2" nears $1 billion globally
>CELEBRITY: Medium Tyler Henry predicted Ricki Lake's L.A. house fire 3 months ago
>HISTORY: Blizzard of ’78 the topic of Shrewsbury Historical Society talk January 22nd
>ANIMALS: Woman rescues 3 puppies just in time (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS: Mail carrier saves dog from icy creek
-Meanwhile, unusual 911 calls of 2024 include "Mean" cat, broken washing machine and locked phone
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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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