Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here 
The016.com keeps Worcester connected.
From breaking news and local politics to restaurants, entertainment, sports, and neighborhood stories, we bring you the moments shaping the city — every single day.
Sign up today to get Worcester’s daily highlights delivered straight to your inbox and never miss what everyone’s talking about.
Fast. Local. Independent. Worcester at the center of it all.
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
-1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (1:30). Article
-Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
-Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
-Water main break on Norton Drive causes low pressure, traffic detours in Burncoat
-Worcester woman arrested for using counterfeit cash at Shrewsbury Petco, unresponsive in hospital next day
-Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
-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 bar owners optimistic about newly approved 3 a.m. closing time
-Related: Did you know Worcester has annual World Cup game all its own? (:56)
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-T&G This Week: What it takes to be a Worcester firefighter
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: World Cup plans, Curtis milestone, Early College expansion
-Worcester holds Burncoat school building community forum
-Worcester Technical High School Exhibition Day (2:17)
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-ICYMI: Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's in Holden on Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Low-flying helicopter to visit Shrewsbury on Saturday: Here's why
-Lawsuit from Princeton mother says company’s negligence led to son’s highway death
-Dudley ice cream shop opens amid heatwave
-Grafton resident surpasses $1 million donated to Make-A-Wish
-Webster police move to shut down unauthorized party after more than 100 tickets sold
-New primary care providers coming to UMass Memorial Site
-One last night of fun for Westborough graduates at Project Graduation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
-100 FM The Pike (11:13): Tommy Jay Dwyer talks about his doc on fire stations, "Burning Down The House"
-Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
-David Hockney, one of most influential artists of 20th century, dies at 88
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Who will be Captain America?
-What's Up Worcester (1:11:52): Men’s Mental Health Month with John Marhefka of GAAP Recovery
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman owned and operated a children’s boutique
>SPORTS: U.S. men's soccer beats Paraguay, 4-1, in World Cup
-Christian Pulisic reveals what led to second-half benching in World Cup opener
-Gillette Stadium hosts 7 World Cup games. Here's the schedule
-Patriots minicamp takeaways: Drake Maye looks set to take a Year 3 leap
-Celtics "are in on" Giannis Antetokounmpo: Reports
-100 FM The Pike (15:13): Nick “Fitzy” Stevens talks Pats, Sox, Whalers and rooting for Scotland in World Cup
-Red Sox beat Rangers, 10-1
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 9-8
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-3
>CARS: Porsche unveils special edition sport cars inspired by beloved Disney movie
>NATIONAL: Woman shot ex 18 times after luring him out with fake pizza delivery
-1 in 5 Americans believe aliens are already among us, out-of-this-world poll says
-The price of stamps is going up (1:10)
-Tragic: Horrifying video captures mother, 2 children mowed down by 18-wheeler while crossing street
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 Southwest planes collide at T.F. Green Airport (:25)
-Brother arrested in fatal shooting of sister in New Hampshire
-Brockton mom hurls explosive tirade at mayor during high school graduation ceremony
>COLLEGES: Clark students design logos for art gallery at Worcester radio station
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney Cruise Line limiting cabin door decorations
-7 dining faux pas to avoid while traveling abroad
>BUSINESS: 5 credit card mistakes that are secretly growing your debt
-B.L.S.: Worcester County employment grew slightly in 2025
-Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX stock debut
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: When can you back out of a real estate contract?
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves new way for kids with diabetes to take insulin (2:04)
-New tracking for meat allergy-causing lone star ticks
>FOOD: Make cooking at home simple and consistent
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new show from Larry David on HBO (1:59)
>MOVIES: Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe reunite with Oliver Stone for "White Lies"
>CELEBRITY: Gene Shalit, longtime "Today" show movie critic, dies at 100
-Eva Longoria reunites with ex-husband Tony Parker 15 years after divorce
>ANIMALS: Beagle rescued from lab barks for the first time (3:08)
>HISTORY: Red Sox–Yankees rivalry helped build a record label
>GOOD NEWS: Man buys 3 identical lottery tickets, wins $150,000
-Meanwhile, in California, watch Marilyn Monroe impersonators break world record
Latest obituaries | | Friday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
-Plow truck drivers, town of Shrewsbury
-Snow plow contractors, town of Shrewsbury
-Bartenders, Grafton Street restaurant
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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
