Highlights in The 016 Monday, April 4th

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Sunny, high of 53 this afternoon in Worcester

  +6:00: Long-awaited restaurant in Downtown Worcester now open

  +6:00: Worcester police arrest 3 as a result of new gun violence prevention strategy

  +6:00: Driver in deadly 2020 Auburn crash sentenced to 2 years probation

  +6:00: Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Fitchburg teen

  +6:00: This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of April 4th

  +6:00: Theater partners with 2 Worcester high schools for annual Adopt-A-School program

  +Noon: Holy Cross naming science complex after Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross alum

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (15:38): State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy on campaigning and the issues

  -Worcester Diocese in standoff with Nativity School over removal of Black Lives Matter, Pride flags

  -Earlier: At a Catholic school in Worcester, red flags and a warning from the Bishop

  -Special afternoon for local families at Why Me and Sherry's House Easter Egg Hunt

  -North High staff members help students with free prom dresses

  -City hopes to have Worcester officers wearing body cameras by September

  -Kiva Centers to offer suicide prevention training, peer support at local colleges

  -Candlelight vigil held for Marine Captain Ross Reynolds: "He is flying in peace" (2:17)

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 4th

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

  -Find out what Worcester bars are popular with the college crowd

  -Public Hearing podcast (56:00): Circles of inclusion, exclusion and influence in Worcester

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Here's where the city will be street sweeping today

  -Neighborhood Watch Meetings In Worcester - April 2022

  -City releases "Worcester Now | Next" spring survey 

  -Homes: The 5 newest Worcester homes for sale 

  -Tribute to a woman whose nursing career spanned 35 years 

  -ICYMI: City reaches agreement to buy historic Denholm building, demolition likely

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

  -Daily travelers at Worcester Regional Airport up 76% since start of year

  -Worcester School Committee to announce new superintendent by end of April

  -Polar announces summer 2022 limited edition seltzer flavors 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Once small patrons, teens return to Holden library to help out

  -Rabies Clinic 8-noon on Saturday in Holden

  -Shrewsbury Rotary Club to host Earth Day community recycling fundraiser

  -At Rick's Hilltop in Grafton, Janet Kuchinski fosters the family atmosphere

  -One contested race on Sterling ballot - for Planning Board; candidates needed for offices

  -AHS Drama performs "Newsies" Friday-Sunday

  -Auburn Historical Society’s spaghetti supper and basket drawing on Saturday 

  -Sports: Celtics rout Wizards, 144-102

  -Mass. Pirates beat Quad City, 36-25, for 13th straight win since last season (:57)

  -Former Worcester Academy star Aliyah Boston has 11 points and 16 rebounds as South Carolina wins national title

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

  -Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (26:11): Celebrating Women's History Month

  -Railers lose in Newfoundland, 3-1 

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

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

  -National/International: Ukraine accuses Russia of massacre, city strewn with bodies

  -At least 2 gunmen target Sacramento club scene, killing 6

  -New England: Highway car chase begins in Maine and ends on opposite side of road in New Hampshire

  -Stranded travelers furious as JetBlue, other airlines cancel flights

  -Mass. man dies after crashing into trees, pond in New Hampshire

  -Business: WBJ names the Manufacturing Excellence Award winners for 2022

  -More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs still low

  -Shopping: HomeGoods introduces new digital tool for home design

  -Colleges: Innate Immunity Day at UMass Medical School will honor Dr. Robert Finberg

  -Movies: 10 must-see movies being released in April 

  -Celebrity: See the complete list of Grammy Award winners

  -Every red carpet look from the 64th Grammy Awards

  -Vince McMahon beats Pat McAfee in WrestleMania match

  -History: Formerly Worcester County Institution for Savings building 

  -Animals: This dog goes paragliding with his owner and loves it (3:13) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandson brings his grandparents' love song to life (2:20) 

  -Meanwhile, in Virginia, woman realizes she won the lottery after already trashing her ticket 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Worcester County's cases up 28.4%; Mass. cases surge 31.2%

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (7:28): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID and the BA.2 variant

  -Worcester adds free pop-up vaccine clinics after cases spike

  -ICYMI: Do you qualify for a second booster?

  -As cases in Mass. tick up slightly, search cases in your city or town