Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
The016.com is Worcester, in real time.
From breaking local news and community events to food, culture, and stories from every neighborhood, we cover what matters most — right here at home.
Sign up today to get our daily blog delivered straight to your inbox and stay connected to the city you love.
Local. Independent. Worcester through and through.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester stabbing: Neighbor charged after knife found in victim’s neck
-The cost of crime in Worcester: What it means for residents
-Fire severely damages area home
-A.I.-generated photo of local student prompts police investigation
-Brazilian snack shop in Worcester holds grand opening
-Worcester Planning Board postpones 139-unit apartment review
-Saint Vincent parent sells Washington Square properties to Chacharone for $1.9 million
-Will Worcester County get an agricultural school? Senator pushes for it
-Faculty owned assistance dogs bring pawsitivity to Worcester schools
-Construction costs, tariffs slow Mass. push to build much-needed housing
-Worcester Earth Day, a neighborhood tradition for 36 years
-Several Mass. grocery stores closed on Easter. List of who will be open, closed
>FAITH: Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts
>DINING OUT: Who's open on Easter? Check Dining Out
-Best bets for brunch in Central Mass.? Here are 8 local favorites
-ICYMI: Fox bites Worcester woman in wild encounter caught on video (2:49). Article
-Worcester police prepare for possible street takeover
-Worcester man set fire to apartment with 2 children inside during fight, police say
-Man arrested on murder charge in connection with 2019 fatal shooting of Worcester teen
-Negligence alleged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:52)
-Earlier: Family members call for justice as troopers charged in Enrique's death face judge (6:05)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Nonprofit wants to set up community fridge with free food in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): How to Stay Election Ready forum in Shrewsbury on Monday
-Bruins goalie visits Amazon site in Westborough
-Brookfield Board of Health meeting draws wave of public concerns
-Suspect taken into custody after Barre police surveillance operation
-Deadline approaching for Blackstone 250th celebration vendors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester brewery announces sudden comeback after months-long hiatus
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Ringling Bros., Converge, Golden Gays and more
-Breakaway Mass Festival returning to Worcester
-Sting drops new E.P. featuring "Desert Rose" remixes
-Upcoming production at Hanover Theatre Repertory explores the life of Eartha Kitt
-Lindsey Buckingham hints at possibly working with Stevie Nicks again
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Volunteers at St. John's provide love and support
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's 19th-century gaslights
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1403 (26:20): VITA Program
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:44): FAMBILY Corporation
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:46): Worcester housing program success and mental health crisis response debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who cared for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant
>SPORTS: Best wide receiver fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Jaylen Brown discusses left hand narrative, playmaking prowess and more
-Bruins lose to Tampa Bay, 3-1
-Red Sox lose to Padres, 3-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. aviator missing after Iran shot down fighter rescued
-The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
-Tragic: Son allegedly bludgeons parents to death then calls 911 and admits killings: court docs
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of shooting a police officer in N.H. dead after shootout with police
-Independent review into trooper's deadly drunken driving crash released
-Sudbury man pleads guilty to embezzling $7.8 million from 2 medical practices
>COLLEGES: A community in mourning: Holy Cross remembers Dominick Tocci
-A pawsitive addition to Anna Maria campus
-WPI names new dean of Arts and Sciences
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue hikes bag fees to offset higher fuel costs
-6 of the best free museums to visit around the world
>BUSINESS: Altus Dental celebrates 25 years of service in New England
-F.B.I. warns some foreign apps could collect Americans’ data — even if you never download them
>HEALTH: Ozempic, Wegovy are getting generics as low as $15
>HOMES: Spring into an organized home. 7 things to do with the "stuff"
>FOOD: Check out the new food at Polar Park in 2026 (1:55)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 Easter movies on Netflix for kids and for adults
-CBS News ratings headed for historic lows 6 months into Bari Weiss' tenure at top
>MOVIES: "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" eyes massive $370 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: How Ted McGinley has weathered the ups and downs of his career
-Dee Freeman, "The Young and the Restless"and "Sistas" actress, dies at 66 after cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Tiny rescue bird follows her mom around like a dog (2:19)
>HISTORY: What are the Easter bunny's origins? The history of the famous fluffy bunny
>GOOD NEWS: Powerball player wins $200,000, playing for first time without husband
-Meanwhile, in Germany, blindfolded woman identifies 19 Barbie dolls in 3 minutes
Latest obituaries | | Saturday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Adaptive reuse of historic mills offers path to easing the Central Mass. housing shortage
+6:00: Worcester firefighter, veteran to honor the fallen by running back-to-back marathons
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced to life for 2022 home invasion
+6:00: March Madness for foodies: Pinecroft emerges with fish and chips
+6:00: Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle honored as New England Coach of the Year
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 26
+Noon: Worcester's missing monument: Tribute to Gold Star families to be revived
+Noon: Local college soccer teams set to play in fundraising tournament
+Noon: Savannah Guthrie returns to "Today" after mother’s disappearance
-BREAKING: Tractor-trailer wreck in Auburn expected to cause delays on Pike
-Man stabbed inside Worcester gas station
-Late-night drug transaction leads to multiple charges
-Concerns persist over safety, security inside Worcester's Union Station
-Worcester native rejected "buckets of money" to return for Disney+ reboot of "Malcolm in the Middle"
-Students with autism population in Worcester has doubled since 2020
-Aislinn Doyle: Guide to Worcester Public School middle school enrollment
-1 day of free classes at Clark for students in grades 5 through 12
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Worcester City View 5K to honor fallen Officer Manny Familia
>DINING OUT: Best bets for brunch in Central Mass.? Here are 8 local favorites
-ICYMI: Worcester stabbing: Neighbor charged after knife found in victim’s neck
-The cost of crime in Worcester: What it means for residents
-Fire severely damages area home
-A.I.-generated photo of local student prompts police investigation
-Brazilian snack shop in Worcester holds grand opening
-Worcester police prepare for possible street takeover
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Nonprofit wants to set up community fridge with free food in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Food Truck Festival coming to Spencer Fairgrounds May 16th
-Douglas teen charged after traffic stop reveals revoked registration and expired inspection sticker
-Shrewsbury police to increase enforcement on cell phone usage while driving
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Salisbury Singers presents Spring Festival Concert "Be the Light" on April 12th
-Miley Cyrus’ "Hannah Montana special" — and its music — are streaming successes
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1369 (30:00): Alessia Cara, Norah Jones, Who On Earth, The Racing Pulses and more
>OPINION: Cedric Turner: State must keep lead in innovation with A.I.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1404 (22:43): Jessica Bane Robert, Barred Owl Retreat
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:46): Worcester housing program success and mental health crisis response debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who "devoted her life to serving others through her church"
>SPORTS: What should Patriots be willing to pay for an A.J. Brown trade?
-Celtics beat Toronto, 115-101
-Bruins lose to Flyers, 2-1
-Red Sox lose to Padres, 8-6
-Red Sox fans already turning on owner John Henry with team off to brutal start
-100 FM The Pike (2:31): Mistress Carrie chats with Roger Clemens about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
-WooSox beat St. Paul, 11-9
-Railers lose to Reading, 3-2
-Boston College baseball teammates Mudd, Gallo share a Shrewsbury bond
>NATIONAL: U.S. carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran
-Possible Munchausen by Proxy in case of tot: officials
-Tragic: Easter egg hunt tragedy leaves young mother, her baby and teenager dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Officer shoots, kills woman in N.H. (:54). Article
-Brockton fire kills woman in her 40s (2:18)
-Lawyer accused of embezzling $660,000 from clients, D.A. says (5:34)
>COLLEGES: A pawsitive addition to Anna Maria campus
-Clark’s Hip Hop Collabo honors Black culture
-Worcester State to celebrate Robert Goddard launch centennial at Museum of Worcester with faculty talk
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Royal Caribbean's new "Hero" cruise ship is world's largest
-These are the world’s most stressful airports
>BUSINESS: YouTube staffers deliberately aimed for "viewer addiction," killed safety tools for kids: court docs
-Do you need a trust for your Massachusetts real estate?
>HEALTH: Deadly disease is coming back — doctors say they haven't seen it for "years and years"
>HOMES: Starting your first family garden. Things kids love to grow
>FOOD: Raspberries spike in price (1:29)
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix hiking prices on all subscriptions again — here's how much
>MOVIES: Movies are getting longer. It's not your imagination
>CELEBRITY: Iconic '90s TV star unrecognizable in sequin skirt and blond wig for new role
-Melissa Gilbert defends Timothy Busfield in first interview since his child sex abuse charges
>ANIMALS: Man drops everything to rescue kitten crying outside window (1:39)
>HISTORY: Student project preserves John Hancock’s door (1:36)
>GOOD NEWS: Pizza driver's kind gesture leads to $40,000 in tips after viral video
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, hilarious moment hungry bear tries to take a whole dumpster (2:24)
Latest obituaries | | Sunday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Quick Links: Personalize your news | | Browse members | | Advertise | | Blogs | | Invite friends | | Videos
Animals | | Boston Sports | | Business | | Cars | | Celebrity | | Colleges | | Commute & Travel | | Crime | | Faith | | Food | | Good News | | Health | | Help Wanted | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather
