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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 28 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm
+6:00: Worcester school janitor taking on big stage, will headline comedy show in Boston (1:44). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
+Noon: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester senators request investigation update on death of State Police recruit from Worcester
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for February
-Worcester Public Schools (:25): Attendance matters P.S.A.
-New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-Flag controversy discussed at West Boylston Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Nguyen’s indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant seeks to bring the Mediterranean coast to Glass Tower in Worcester
-ICYMI: Slick Worcester streets after snowstorm leave residents cold
-Report: Millions could be spent to fix flooding problems in Worcester
-Worcester comedian and elementary school janitor Jimmy Cash makes his Wilbur debut Thursday
-Lakeside Apartments project receives $22 million from state
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sunday Valentine Tea at Grafton Historical Society
-Ocean State Job Lot scoops up former Big Lots location in Webster for $14.5 million
-Library advocates gather in Clinton
-Tahanto announces its honor roll
-Grafton receives fire equipment grant
-Sutton town election, town meeting dates
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Film screening eyes police, community relations
-Women in Horror Month at Clark celebrates characters and creators
-Professor explores images of Black women and girls in children's books
-Sarah Connell Sanders: J.C.C. gala to honor photographer Ron Rosenstock
-Last Call: Sean Harris, Q.C.C. director of community engagement
>OPINION: Central Mass. Mom: Is separation the right choice?
-Tracey Faraday: Guide for packing your hospital bag from a second time mom
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 49 (29:04): Sheena Symington
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career nurse and midwife who was active in women’s rights organizations
>SPORTS: Tom Pelissero shares intel on Josh McDaniels, Terrell Williams
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-Men’s pre-professional soccer team launching in Worcester
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball beat Lafayette
-Railers lose to South Carolina, 4-0
-Grafton, Worcester hockey honor former Buffone Arena rink manager
>CARS: Audi, Volkswagen recalls: 32,000 vehicles recalled for camera, battery
>NATIONAL: 2 killed in Arizona plane crash after collision on runway
-As Zizian "cult" leader is arrested here's what they believe
-Tragic: Dad gunned down after confronting stranger parked in his driveway: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. emergency rooms full with ice-related injuries (2:26)
-Mass. youth sports photographer accused of exposing self to boy in bathroom (1:54). Article
>COLLEGES: Meet Dr. No, Holy Cross Professor Victor Matheson
-WPI researches P.F.A.S. removal from wastewater (2:10). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney theme parks "addicted to price hikes"
>BUSINESS: Worcester’s Auxilium partners with RIHub to boost startups
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-10 Things I know about ... Marketing to Gen Z customers
>SHOPPING: Walmart self-checkout issues draw customer complaints
>HEALTH: Doctor discusses cell phone use in children (2:56)
-City of Worcester (39:52): W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for February
>FOOD: McDonald's Angel Reese meal deal launches
>TV/STREAMING: Fox to launch subscription streaming service
>MOVIES: Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson to star in crime thriller "Animals"
>CELEBRITY: Mariah Carey sparks fan concern at concert
>ANIMALS: Woman adopts a duckling found in the middle of the road (1:44)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Leftover spare change earns man big lottery jackpot
-Meanwhile, 14-year-old "human calculator" breaks 6 world records in a day
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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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