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Here's what's going on today in Worcester
+NEW: LOOK INSIDE: New McDonald's open on West Boylston Street
+NEW: Worcester Shooting Victim 'Great Mother, Sister, Friend'
+NEW: JetBlue adds flights to 17 destinations from Logan; no news about Worcester
+NEW: Worcester needs new urban development plan, Mercantile Center owner says
+NEW: Attorney Bob Cox Named Chair of Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
+NEW: It's Thirsty Thursday! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+NEW: Because of snow days, last day of school in Worcester is now Monday, June 15
+NEW: Vape Ban Lifted Wednesday in Changed Market
+NEW: Table Talk’s 3 for $1 Pie of the Day: PUMPKIN
+NEW: Most Popular Holiday Cookie in Massachusetts
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 12, 2019
-Few answers for family after 21-year-old woman killed (1:32)
-Worcester woman facing new charges related to harassing stepdaughter’s biological mother
-Worcester man already in prison facing charges in two-day domestic violence rampage
-More than 2 kilos of fentanyl seized from Worcester apartment
-Federal agency investigating blaze that killed Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:50): Tax rate
-'508, A show about Worcester' (48:35): One More Thing on Renaissance
-Comedy night fundraiser tonight at WooHaHa! to benefit family of Lt. Menard
-Here's what to do in Worcester this week
-Mass. Pirates announce 2020 schedule
-29 reports of gun shots were made to Worcester Police in November. When and where
-Worcester Police log for Dec. 3
-Dana-Farber Study: New Drugs Show Rare Promise Against Advanced Breast Cancer
-This is America’s all-time favorite Christmas film
-Today's Hero: 10-year-old with autism sells handmade crafts to bring awareness to the disorder
Top Posts
-Machete-wielding man clobbers Worcester resident during home invasion
-West Boylston Street store sells $100K Mass Cash winner
-21-year-old Suheill Ortiz identified as victim in fatal Worcester shooting; Police file manslaughter charge against suspect (1:49)
-Police Officer Fractures Hand During Arrest of Worcester Man
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant to change name, menu
-'The Christmas King:' Meet Holy Cross grad in charge of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas
-Memorial unveiled for fallen Worcester firefighter (1:36)
-Decision on new Doherty high school site in Worcester due next week
-What the ... ? Man fakes death in world's worst marriage proposal
-Final Four: Ricky Duran secures spot in next week's finale of 'The Voice'
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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