Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, April 19th

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 19, 2022 - Filed in News - 993 views

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Downpours, strong wind during morning commute

  +6:00: Man who stole skeletal remains from Worcester’s Hope Cemetery, sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail

  +6:00: Finalists for superintendent of Worcester Public Schools named

  +6:00: Worcester actor will portray Whitey Bulger's girlfriend in live performance

  +6:00: Worcester real estate roundup

  +6:00: Worcesteria: Joslyn Fox talks "Julia" cameo, DJing WooSox games

  +6:00: Adorable adoptable pets of the week in the Worcester area

  +Noon: Wait? The Hotel Vernon serves food now!?!? — Change in direction is the talk of the city

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 19th

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (13:53): City Manager Ed Augustus on pedestrian safety, COVID, mask mandate, racial dialogue, & Tercentennial

  +Noon: Janice Harvey: With changing political landscape, Education Association of Worcester more important than ever

  +Noon: Veteran singer-songwriter Tom Rush in Worcester for an "annual farewell"

  -5-year-old girl critically injured as she and her mother hit by car in Worcester while crossing road (1:39)

  -Worcester police make quick arrest after Canal District car break-in

  -5 Things to Know as "Troopergate" hearings continue this week

  -Worcester School Committee to announce superintendent finalists Tuesday

  -100 days in office: Worcester's new political class looks back

  -Local restaurateur is redefining BBQ amid food price spikes

  -Worcester native and Saint John’s product John Andreoli enjoyed his homecoming at Polar Park 

  -HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions 

  -Lake Quinsigamond home hits the market for $1.1 million

  -The Black homeownership gap in Worcester

  -4 freshest homes in Worcester to hit the market

  -BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: Lo Gun, FarmaBeats team for brief, intriguing "Elastics"

  -Worcester police, including officers on "last chance" agreements, top list of highest salaries

  -Bill Shaner: The WPD does not need a drone

  -Ray Mariano: St. Peter’s parish is a reflection of Monsignor Scollen’s life work

  -Don Landgren: The Boston Marathon keeps up with the times .....

  -Here is where the city will be street-sweeping today

  -Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester is delayed a day because of the holiday 

  -ICYMI: WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton’s Chaz Davis grabs second Boston Marathon win as a para-athlete

  -Do you want to participate in Grafton’s Fourth of July parade? Here’s how

  -Part of Wachusett Dam fenced off as MWRA removes and renovates portion of 117-year-old structure

  -West Boylston Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a CPR class on April 23rd

  -2 rollover accidents on Easter Sunday in Holden 

  -SPORTS: Twins beat Red Sox, 8-3

  -Celtics’ Marcus Smart is NBA defensive player of the year

  -Bravehearts stress entertainment to stand out

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

  -Owen Egan named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 26 

  -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: Zelenskyy says Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun

  -He went missing nearly 3 years ago. Deputies found him shivering outside a gas station 700 miles away

  -NEW ENGLAND: New Hampshire mother indicted on charges she murdered her son

  -BUSINESS: Highest-paying construction jobs in Worcester

  -VNA Care sells Worcester office to neighboring real estate firm for $2.7 million

  -Worcester Business Journal hires new reporter, a Worcester State grad

  -COLLEGES: Holy Cross's new $107 million performing arts center will provide a gateway to the campus

  -Nichols professor: Worcester workers leading the nation for better working conditions

  -SHOPPING: CEO of Aldi, which has a store in Worcester, makes "price promise" pledge as inflation rate soars

  -FOOD: Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item

  -MOVIES: Josh Brolin lost Batman role to Ben Affleck 

  -CELEBRITY: Wil Wheaton moved by Jerry O'Connell's apology 

  -HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 8: The Blake Building

  -ANIMALS: Street puppy gets rescued with a piece of bread (3:04) 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 11-year-old helps save grandmother suffering breathing emergency 

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, massive gator strolls through neighborhood on Easter

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library

  -Radio Worcester (7:16): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on what COVID looks like right now in Worcester? Endemic near?

  -These airlines are making masks optional after mandate struck down

  -Experts say you might be missing a crucial step to your self-test