Highlights in The 016 Friday, April 1st

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Lingering showers and mostly cloudy today, high of 57 in Worcester

  +7:00: City reaches agreement to buy Denholm building, demolition likely

  +7:00: Worcester offering beautification grants for neighborhood spring cleanups, other projects

  +7:00: Leominster to honor fallen Marine captain with procession Saturday (:39)

  +7:00: A Market Basket mix tape, Papa Gino’s perfume and more Massachusetts April Fools’ Day jokes

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 1st

  +Noon: Worcester Bravehearts Brainfarts kick it up a notch on April 1st

  +Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

  +Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  +Noon: Artist Spotlight: Piya Samant

  +Noon: WARL's Adoption Option: Meet Billy

  -Today is the 25th anniversary of the April Fool's Day Blizzard. Remember it?

  -Worcester police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park

  -Worcester woman charged with motor vehicle homicide in 2020 crash

  -Worcester police seek suspects in catalytic converter thefts

  -2 19-year-old Worcester men arrested for illegal firearm

  -Former Oxford High football star sentenced to 3½ to 4 years in state prison for child rape

  -Worcester hosting public forum to reveal East Park Little League field design plans

  -Boston Globe ranks every flavor of Worcester's Table Talk Pies

  -Boston Globe: Here are 10 things in Worcester to make you smile

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday

  -Worcester bar closing with "farewell" events

  -5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more

  -The REST of Worcester! Our guide to the Weird, Wild and Wonderful of Worcester County

  -First Person: Learning to love your "true self"

  -Rosalie Tirella: Millbury Street – Worcester’s new homeless shelter

  -Nicole, Worcester (Nicole Apostola): A tale of 3 city manager searches

  -Bill Shaner: The Eric Batista anointing is off to a predictable start 

  -Tribute to area high school senior who tragically passed away 

  -ICYMI: Worcester police thank the public after missing girl found safe

  -License Commission temporarily suspends strip club’s license after hearing details of Saturday’s fatal shooting

  -Atlantis Oysters & Raw Bar opens in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested in Whitinsville on several drug charges

  -The Hank Zone (46:45): Dr. William Hubbard of Fitchburg on rescuing his daughter and grandson from Ukraine

  -Central Mass. man traveling to Ukraine border to assist orphan rescue missions

  -Grafton Library goes green for this year’s Community Read 

  -Sports: Former Worcester Academy star named best player in college basketball

  -Bruins beat Devils, 8-1

  -Bravehearts Create-A-Jersey Contest submissions due by Friday

  -Time running out to have photo of yourself, family, and/or pets to be featured on a 90-foot mural at Bravehearts game

  -Holy Cross announces broadcast schedule for April and May

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Catch a free game at Polar Park at spring open house 

  -NEW: Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)

  -NEW: RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  -National/International: Russians leave Chernobyl site as fighting rages elsewhere

  -House passes $35-a-month insulin cap for insured

  -Tragic: 12-year-old dies after being shot at South Carolina middle school 

  -New England: Mass. trial court officers let go after nearly 5 years of paid leave 

  -Man bit woman’s finger, slammed her head against car in Framingham road rage incident

  -Business: Hundreds of rental car customers have reportedly been arrested. Here's why

  -Worcester staffing firm acquires 2 divisions from Marlborough company

  -Colleges: Nichols hosts watch party as alum takes off into space

  -UMass gets $330,000 to expand free early college program

  -Health: Brief workouts can reduce depression symptoms and boost effects of therapy 

  -Food: Skippy recalls over 161,000 pounds of peanut butter

  -TV/Streaming: New on Netflix this month (10:22)

  -Movies: Bruce Willis's collaborators detail star’s cognitive decline on set: “Not the Bruce I remembered”

  -Celebrity: Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith

  -New video shows Jada laughing after Smith slapped Chris Rock

  -History: GBH: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners

  -Homes: The 5 freshest Worcester homes to hit the market 

  -Animals: Guy plays guitar to his sick puppy until he gets better (3:06) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters rescue kitten trapped inside owner's bathroom wall 

  -Meanwhile, this best man steals bride from groom after confessing love in wedding speech

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -New UMass Medical School research shows effectiveness of convalescent plasma in reducing hospitalization

  -Free vaccinations/boosters available 1:30-3:30 today at Worcester Islamic Center

  -Doctor explains why he might hold off on second booster

  -Mass. reports 1,252 new cases, 7 additional deaths

  -Boston wastewater levels are up. Do doctors expect a surge?

  -Experts say a surge like the one in China is unlikely in the US. Here's why