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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 49 today in Worcester
-Worcester schools to open with 2-hour delay Wednesday
-Worcester winter climate summary from the National Weather Service
-Worcester had a "relatively hardcore" winter: Here are the details
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Earlier: Holden Town Meeting overwhelmingly rejects plan to comply with state housing law (:56)
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-Worcester Airport honors Robert Goddard, Father of Rocketry
-March Madness: Help us find the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-India Society of Worcester offers culture and community in Shrewsbury
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (21:48): Domenic Mercurio challenges Mary Keefe in 15th Worcester District Democratic primary
-Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-City defends emergency response following West Tatnuck death
-City Manager calls on state to step in and "help out" with Holden sewer judgment
-Dates announced for Worcester high school graduations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
-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): Gardner elementary music teacher celebrated after 30-year career
-After Blizzard of ’26, when will Shrewsbury’s school year end?
-Williamsville Road bridge in Hubbardston closed
-Grafton Recreation’s Shamrock Splashdown Polar Plunge set for March 28th
-Whitin Community Center expanding child care services in historic building
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up performs 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at 961 in Union Station
>SHOWTIME: From bars to sold-out J.M.A.C. for Adam Ezra Group
-Bad Bunny halftime show racked up over 4 billion views in 24 hours after Super Bowl: Roc Nation
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council congratulates "miracles" of W.P.D.
-Worcesteria: In Black History Month, concerns about preserving the past
-Manny Jae Media's 508 Live! (58:54)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who celebrated her 100th birthday in May
>SPORTS: Patriots shaking up roster with Antonio Gibson's release
-Bruins beat Penguins, 2-1
-Balanced effort leads Holy Cross men’s basketball to Patriot League Tournament win at No. 7 Lafayette
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey falls to No. 6 UConn in Hockey East semifinals
-Holy Cross women's basketball travels to B.U. for regular season finale
-Olympic buzz fuels Worcester curling
>NATIONAL: State Department urges Americans to get out of the Middle East (1:50)
-Trapped hot air balloon passengers saved in heart-stopping rescue at nearly 1,000 feet above ground
-Tragic: Minister killed by 5 teens pretending to be cops in home invasion
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read says she feels "blessed" to be back in court (2:22)
-Mass. A.P. exam results break previous records
>COLLEGES: Balancing act: An Anna Maria student-athlete’s journey through her guidance counselor internship
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The speediest airports to test out the "airport theory" trend
-States with multiple time zones (and the travel mistakes it causes)
>BUSINESS: Our Town Publishing changes hands, celebrates relocation
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-Worcester County dispensary called one of the best in the U.S.
>HOMES: How to create a cozy outdoor living space
>HEALTH: Why do GLP-1 weight loss results differ by gender? (2:08). Article
>FOOD: Your no-fail guide to smoothies
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 2 of Netflix's "Homicide: New York" (1:53)
>MOVIES: 40th anniversary trailer for "Stand by me" (2:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Scrubs" cast: Then and now
-Ving Rhames reveals Tom Cruise taught him Hollywood’s most important lesson
>ANIMALS: 3 fluffy owlets grow big and strong and return to the wild (2:21)
>HISTORY: Jimmy Buffett’s “Boat Drinks” song is based on a true Boston story
>GOOD NEWS: Dana Hall students raise money to fight breast cancer
-Meanwhile, in Washington, police encounter with "determined beaver" caught on camera
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