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Here's what's going on today in Worcester
+NEW: 21-year-old Suheill Ortiz identified as victim in Worcester shooting; Police file manslaughter charge against suspect
+NEW: Multiple people dead, including cops, after drug bust gone bad in Jersey City
+NEW: Declared Winter Parking Ban in Effect at 10 PM on Tuesday
+NEW: Charges Dropped in 1979 Milford Murder Case after DNA Tests
+NEW: West Boylston store sells $100K Mass Cash winner
+NEW: Probation employee testifies he feared for his life as he was strangled
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 10, 2019
-Memorial unveiled for fallen Worcester firefighter (1:36)
-Machete-wielding man clobbers Worcester resident during home invasion
-Up to 6 Inches of Snow to fall in Worcester by Wednesday
-Police Officer Fractures Hand During Arrest of Worcester Man
-Getting ready to sing with you all this week... Cast of Christmas Celtic Sojourn, coming to the Hanover Theatre Dec. 17 (4:40)
-Radio Worcester (10:22): City Councilor Sean Rose talks potential retail tobacco cap
-Holy Cross hosts UMass Boston tonight on Two Buck Tuesday
-Holy Cross senior Caroline Frey named ckSmithSuperior Crusader of the Week
-Uh oh: Patriots acknowledge inadvertently filming in violation of NFL rules
-66 residential breaking and enterings were reported to Worcester Police in November
-Worcester Police log for Dec. 1
-New England: Gruesome evidence showcased in murder trial of Boston doctors (1:46)
-'A try champion': UMass Medical School reflects on life of Pete Frates, who raised millions for ALS research
-Arizona man registers swarm of bees as emotional support animals
-Golden Globe nominations are out. Here are nominees in major categories
-They're back! The ugliest holidays sweaters worn by celebrities
-Today's Hero: Actor Gary Sinise takes over 1,000 kids of fallen soldiers to Disney
Top Posts
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant to change name, menu
-The 10 most expensive homes for sale in Worcester (no registration required to read)
-North Grafton man, 21, dies of injuries after rescue from car in icy Shrewsbury pond (1:26)
-Tribute to Worcester diner owner who recently passed away
-Coal train blocked in Worcester, climate activists say
-Footage shows volcanic eruption swallowing New Zealand's White Island
-Trailer released for Ryan Reynolds movie filmed in Worcester
-See impressive list of prizes in fundraising raffle to benefit family of Lt. Menard
-He lived about a half hour from Worcester: Puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch dies at 85
-At least 2 dozen dogs removed from former Oxford foster home that hid horrific child abuse
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
+6:00: Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
+6:00: Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
+1:00: See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Authorities identify Conn. man as wrong-way driver killed on Route 146 in Millbury
-Unpaid stipends, missing state scholarships: Questions mount as Anna Maria College closes
-Worcester School Committee approves $623.8 million budget, hears concerns over classroom technology
-Worcester chosen for bike program geared to riders 50 and over
-New Miss Mass. is a Westborough cop — hear from her, on the job (3:22)
-Public reading of Frederick Douglas' "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" Friday on Worcester Common
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 Worcester nonprofits awarded Sincere Foundation grants
>DINING OUT: The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)
-ICYMI: Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article
-Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel
-Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mourning Michael Earl, The Clam Box "family" to return to work
-Earlier: Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
-Gardner man arrested for O.U.I. after police say he fled rotary crash, left girlfriend in car
-Community Advocate Athlete of the Week: Havish Thotakura, Shrewsbury track
-Update from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-For $1, Spencer is getting its own ambulance service
-Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library invites all ages to "Plant a Seed, Read!" this summer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-"The soldier behind the smile" — Harvey Ball's WWII memoir published
-The Silverbacks are set to perform at the Marine Corps League in Worcester
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s 72nd year saw a new grandchild, boiler
-What's Up Worcester Crossroad Conversations (1:25:15): Elija Nassar, Gold Rose Art Gallery
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the former owner of the Spanish Grill
>SPORTS: U.S. falls to Turkey on stoppage-time goal to close out World Cup group stage
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 10 through 6
-Dianna Russini bragged about using NFL coach to get out of ticket
-Timberwolves "explored Jaylen Brown trades," preferred LaMelo Ball: Report
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-3
-Holy Cross announces 2026 football home game times
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 4-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 3-2
>CARS: 20,000 Toyota, Lexus, Subaru vehicles recalled. See affected vehicles
>NATIONAL: Ghislaine Maxwell files appeal, citing Epstein files release
-At least 17 people injured after driver plows into Mexican soccer fans celebrating World Cup win
-Tragic: Parenting influencer's daughter drowns in swimming pool
>NEW ENGLAND: Man arrested after alleged upskirt recording at Xfinity Center concert
-Supreme Court ruling could impact 45,000 Haitians in Massachusetts (2:53)
-Sail Boston releases full list of ship berthing locations
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI faculty named Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellows
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Our trip to Legoland New York
-Some hotels are charging guests for smoking — even if they didn’t
>BUSINESS: Mass. pauses tax incentives for data center developers
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-4 startups receive $1 million investment through new Worcester accelerator
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: Experts warn against misuse of weight-loss drugs (2:57)
>FOOD: Comfort food is out, premium meals are in while having a rough week: Survey
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Will Ferrell Netflix show, "Hawk" (2:28)
>MOVIES: "Blair Witch" movie reboot lands release date
>CELEBRITY: Mickey Rourke shows off missing teeth after being evicted from L.A. home
-Lionel Richie, 77, falls ill onstage in Minnesota, abruptly ends opening night concert
>ANIMALS: 3 of the cutest — but deadliest — animals on Earth (4:04)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Doctor goes above and beyond for her cancer patient, ending with a big surprise (2:46)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, chicken becomes temporary police recruit after road rescue
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