Here's what's going on today in Worcester
+NEW: More than 2 kilos of fentanyl seized from Worcester apartment
+NEW: Trash and recycling will be collected as scheduled in Wednesday collection area
+NEW: Entire length of Bancroft Street closed because of water main break
+NEW: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:50): Tax rate
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 11, 2019
-21-year-old Suheill Ortiz identified as victim in fatal Worcester shooting; Police file manslaughter charge against suspect (1:49)
-Worcester will not change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Decision on new Doherty high school site in Worcester due next week
-'The Christmas King:' Meet Holy Cross grad in charge of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas
-Final Four: Ricky Duran secures spot in next week's finale of 'The Voice'
-West Boylston Street store sells $100K Mass Cash winner
-Radio Worcester (8:07): Alex Guardiola of Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce talks tax rate in Worcester
-Comedy night fundraiser Thursday at WooHaHa! to benefit family of Lt. Menard
-Mass. Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert Saturday
-This Week in Holy Cross Athletics presented by JMB Financial Advisors!
-29 reports of gun shots were made to Worcester Police in November. When and where
-Worcester Police log for Dec. 2
-Multiple people dead, including cops, after furious shootout in Jersey City (1:21)
-What the ... ? Man fakes death in world's worst marriage proposal
-Ayer family who took in student with Down syndrome gets surprise (2:04)
-Today's Hero: Heroic 5-year-old boy carries toddler to safety through freezing Alaskan village
Top Posts
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant to change name, menu
-Machete-wielding man clobbers Worcester resident during home invasion
-Coal train blocked in Worcester, climate activists say
-Footage shows volcanic eruption swallow New Zealand's White Island
-The 10 most expensive homes for sale in Worcester (no registration required to read)
-Police Officer Fractures Hand During Arrest of Worcester Man
-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
-Memorial unveiled for fallen Worcester firefighter (1:36)
-Getting ready to sing with you all this week... Cast of Christmas Celtic Sojourn, coming to the Hanover Theatre Dec. 17 (4:40)
In The News
>WEATHER: Dangerous heat & humidity, will feel like 95-100+ today in Worcester
-Worcester cooling centers open amid high temperatures
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police raising funds to support officers seriously injured in alleged O.U.I. crash (1:20). Article
-Earlier: Woman charged with O.U.I. in Worcester crash that injured off-duty officers
-Man stabbed multiple times at Shell Station in Worcester
-After stalled makeover, Commerce Building owner seeks to unload downtown property
-City council presses for answers on Mill Street safety, costs, steps
-Use of A.I. reading tool in Worcester schools raises privacy concerns
-DCU Center completes $2.2 million sound system upgrade with help of local firms
-Worcester councilors support push for supermarket options, but balk at city-owned option
-Turtleboy asks for release of evidence in his witness intimidation case
-What is "Good Trouble Lives On" protest? Nearly 100 protests planned in Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (14:34): Worcester Fire Department cookoff firefighters trade hoses for hot plates
-This Week in Worcester: Not believing lies is anti-police sentiment in Worcester
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Competitive eater to tackle Worcester restaurant mega challenge
-ICYMI: A Worcester connection to the deadly fire in Fall River: Here are the details
-Related: Fall River mayor says owner no longer cooperating after deadly fire (3:22)
-From the lab to the spotlight: Miss Worcester County 2024 is a rising star (2:46). Article
-City council requests report on proposed landlord tax relief program
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Abigail Lei awarded Grange scholarship
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Fire Chief Eric J. Mathieu finalizes contract
-New life for White Cliffs: Northborough Select Board approves plan for historic estate
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Paxton Police Department's Bike Rodeo August 2nd
-Westborough firm lands part of $3 billion U.S. Army contract
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor promotes interim leader to executive director
-Goat in Lunenburg tests positive for West Nile virus
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Shawna Shea Film Festival back in Worcester
-Flutist Emi Ferguson and Ruckus to "Fly the Coop" in Worcester
-Review: Coldplay fans felt "Sparks" at Gillette Stadium concert
-Last Call: Katelynn Yvon, tattoo artist
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.: In sickness and in health until death parts us
-Amanda Meady: Mid-summer reset — Checking in on your summer goals as a mom
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (57:30): Coral Stephenson, a middle school art teacher and Buti master trainer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime first grade teacher in Worcester
>SPORTS: What to make of Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft feud after latest comments
-Bravehearts well represented as Futures League All-Star Game rosters announced
-Bravehearts roll, 17-6
-Want to see the Bravehearts for free Thursday? Here's how. Next home game: 6:30 Thursday. Buy tickets here
-Former Whitinsville Christian star Colin Richey nets promotion on Holy Cross staff
>CARS: Ford recalls nearly 700,000 S.U.V.s over fuel leak that could cause fire
>NATIONAL: Poll reveals how Americans really feel about handling of the Epstein files
-N.J. woman whose family narrowly escaped horrific house explosion grateful to be alive
>TRAGIC: Road rage incident leaves girl, 5, shot in leg -- and the bullet in her sippy cup
>NEW ENGLAND: 7 Haverhill officers on paid leave after struggle ends with man's death
-Related: New details, video after man's death during police encounter (2:10)
-Deadly fire that charred Fall River assisted-living facility appears accidental (2:20)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria student wins silver with Team Canada
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The histories of 10 classic East Coast vacation spots
>BUSINESS: Judge blocks rule on medical debt and credit reports
-LPL Financial Research: Midyear stock market outlook — Path to upside clouded with uncertainty
-The U.S. economy is holding up despite warning signs. Will it last? (6:21)
>HOMES: Nearly 25% of young homebuyers get money from mom and dad
>SHOPPING: What people bought most during Prime Day: Shop popular deals
>HEALTH: New study shows vaping among teenagers is at all-time low (2:32)
-Younger people more likely to develop colon cancer, study shows (1:12)
-Tracey Faraday: How to do self-care without the mom guilt
>FOOD: Lindt Dubai chocolate bars to be sold at Walmart, Target and more
>TV/STREAMING: The best movie sex scenes streaming on HBO Max in 2025
>MOVIES: "Wedding Crashers" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" at 20: Peak Frat Pack meets apex Apatow
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni hits setback
-Connie Francis, "Pretty Little Baby" singer, dies at 87
>ANIMALS: 4 kittens found in garbage find forever homes together (1:43)
>HISTORY: Sally Snowman was Boston Light’s first and last female keeper
>GOOD NEWS: How a father's persistence unlocked his son's brilliance (2:45)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, watch dinosaurs dash for the finish line in T-Rex World Championship Races
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