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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 40 today in Worcester
-Another 5 to 6 inches of snow possible in Worcester this week
-Town-by-town snowfall amounts in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
+4:00: Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
+4:00: City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
+4:00: Rev. Jonathan Slavinskas of Worcester delivers prayer on floor of U.S. House
+4:00: Worcester police officers lending a helping hand
+Noon: Worcester council again delays on tax break for developer who broke city law
+Noon: Worcester native Mary Bonina coming back with novel "My Way Home"
+Noon: Shaun Connolly: Complaining about snow is the New England birthright
-Could Worcester taxpayers be stuck paying a $35 million sewage settlement. Here's what to know
-Worcester residents are fed up with snow: "I want to leave the country"
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
-A snowboarder tackles Walnut Street in Worcester in front of Mechanics Hall (:34)
-A Worcester vinegar maker riding a wave of national interest is raising $1.5 million for new facilities
-Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Podcast (1:08:07): Worcester's Denis Leary sits down with Conan to discuss shared Worcester roots and finding out they’re related
-More volunteers needed for overnight shelter at St. John's to stay open
-City Council advances Gary Rosen proposal on posting meeting records online
-Worcester man charged with third-offense shoplifting after $196 Market Basket theft in Shrewsbury
-Aislinn Doyle: February 26th School Committee meetings agenda preview
-Visit to Sutton by U.S. Education Sec. Linda McMahon called off amid "mess"
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week back for winter: See details
-ICYMI: Worcester extends parking ban, city closures during blizzard dig-out
-Iconic Worcester diner post heartfelt response to criticism it stayed open during blizzard
-Power out at Worcester police headquarters; no disruption in service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Michael Mazzola is the Grafton Police Department’s longest-tenured officer
-Update on trash & recycling from Shrewsbury D.P.W.
-6 people, 1 firefighter injured and multiple pets dead after house fire in Spencer
-Paxton police warn of Venmo scam
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Rock violinist Mia Asano to return to Palladium Upstairs
-Listen Up: Rage over romance in Evil Felipe's new music
-Phish: New Year’s Eve 1993 Live at Worcester Centrum
-Manny Jae Media (1:59:48): Black American Women Songwriter's Concert
>OPINION: Gillian Ganesan: How did we get here No. 1 — The Woman’s Progressive Club
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I do not owe you my grief forever
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 484 (28:30): Jonathan Cohen
-Hank Stolz featured on RM World Travel Connection Radio Show (9:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed at 27
>SPORTS: 5 players the Patriots should avoid this offseason
-Holy Cross men’s basketball ships up to Boston University Wednesday evening
-Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup
>CARS: Ford recalls over 412,000 vehicles due to suspension issue
>NATIONAL: Stepbrother of Anna Kepner named main suspect, facing 2 charges
-Broken Savannah Guthrie accepts mom Nancy may be dead, offers $1 million reward for her "miracle" return
-Tragic: Salve Regina student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during blizzard
>NEW ENGLAND: Pedestrian clearing snow from vehicle fatally struck by tractor-trailer on Mass. Pike
-Proposed I.C.E. facility in Merrimack, N.H. will not move forward
>COLLEGES: G.I.S. Week mapathon expands rooftop solar dataset at Clark
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Dr. Jennifer Carlson on Anna Maria disc golf for disaster fundraiser
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Flights delayed and canceled over weather: What are your rights? (5:10)
>BUSINESS: FedEx sues government for "full refund" of tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Which credit card is right for you? What to know first
>HOMES: Here's why record $1.28 trillion in credit card debt is a problem for first-time homebuyers
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on risks of shoveling heavy snow (2:43)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 4, Part 2 of Bridgerton (1:51)
>MOVIES: AMC Theaters will refuse to screen A.I. short film after online uproar
>CELEBRITY: "Home Improvement" alum Zachery Ty Bryan sentenced to 16 months in jail
-Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael are getting over Super Bowl loss on vacation
>ANIMALS: Woman nurses tiny cat back to life — and discovers a miracle (3:02)
>HISTORY: Weird History (3:52:51): Everything that happened in the '80s
>GOOD NEWS: Students and teachers recognized for saving a librarian’s life
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, serial underwear thief at school identified as cat
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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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