Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, April 20th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Temperatures trending warmer, high of 54 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Worcester nursing assistant allegedly stole more than $30,000 from residents of Worcester nursing home

  +6:00: Woman convicted of killing her former neighbor and removing her unborn baby wants a new trial, claims "mental impairment"

  +6:00: Suspect leads police on 80-mile chase from Charlton to Stockbridge

  +6:00: Kitchen fire in West Boylston apartment sends one to hospital, cat rescued

  +6:00: T&G's Unsolved mysteries of Worcester County: What happened to baby Marlon, who vanished in 1998?

  +6:00: Controversial locked gate at Coes Park playground near Lakeside Apartments finally opened

  +6:00: Gig worker battle: Silicon Valley says Worcester County gains $899 million in economic impact

  +6:00: Worcester median home price hits $351,000

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (13:40): Superintendent search committee chair Molly McCullough talks about the process & the finalists

  +Noon: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on Burncoat Street

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 20th

  +Noon: South High to hold Alumni Day on April 30th

  +Noon: Yard waste collections in Shrewsbury delayed a day because of driver shortage

  +Noon: "The Great Gig In The Sky" celebrates musician Mike Schiavone’s legacy at Electric Haze

  +Noon: Bad Advice: "I threw out my back, and I'm the happiest I've ever been!"

  +Noon: Mass. Pirates hold 4/20 sale (4 tickets for $20) today

  +Noon: Last Call with Marissa Mulneix, dog owner, and her shelter rescue, Bama

  -Man who stole skeletal remains from Worcester’s Hope Cemetery sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail

  -Worcester couple found guilty of raping children together; husband to be sentenced

  -Finalists for superintendent of Worcester Public Schools named

  -Worcester actor will portray Whitey Bulger's girlfriend in live performance

  -Restaurant with new location in Worcester hailed for "biggest burritos" 

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

  -Free indoor skatepark opening soon in Worcester

  -Shrewsbury traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges 

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

  -Worcester real estate roundup

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

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

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

  -Worcesteria: Joslyn Fox talks "Julia" cameo, DJing WooSox games

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

  -Bill Shaner: The WPD does not need a drone

  -Tribute to a Worcester dentist who passed away after a massive heart attack

  -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: 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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury municipal election candidate statements

  -"The Shadow Box" features Grafton actors as cancer patients

  -North Street artists pitch covers for music magazine

  -Holden police debut new look for cruisers

  -Shaw Elementary School building project on time and under budget

  -Sutton High junior leads search for schools' next superintendent 

  -SPORTS: Bruins beat Blues in OT, 3-2

  -Vince Wilfork, Mike Vrabel, Logan Mankins finalists for Patriots Hall Of Fame; Welker, Parcells not selected

  -Red Sox beat Toronto, 2-1

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

  -Bravehearts stress entertainment to stand out

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

  -WooSox game postponed

  -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: Wall of fire forces evacuations near Arizona tourist town

  -Woman crushed to death by machine at bread factory

  -NEW ENGLAND: Mass. Uber driver faces kidnapping charges; passenger leaps from vehicle 

  -2 Mass. men drown while canoeing on Vermont lake

  -BUSINESS: Greater Worcester unemployment dropped to 3.9% in March, with 3,000 more employed

  -Former gang leader struggles to find nonprofit funding as he works to provide jobs for at-risk populations

  -COLLEGES: WPI researcher Catherine Whittington has been awarded 3 new grants worth nearly $300,000

  -UMass Medical School gives awards to 6 student projects

  -FOOD: Do you split your Oreo? Researchers explain the science to get the filling to stick to one side 

  -TV/STREAMING: Facing subscriber slump, Netflix aims to cut password sharing, offer ad option 

  -MOVIES: Julia Roberts on why she hasn't starred in rom-com in 20 years

  -CELEBRITY: Marijuana holiday 4/20 celebrated by these celebrity stoners 

  -HISTORY: Watch as John Hancock and his trunk return to Worcester Historical Museum 

  -ANIMALS: Baby chicks on display at Worcester library branches

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Actress who played the ‘girl in the red coat’ in "Schindler’s List" becomes real-life hero 

  -Meanwhile, "Kevin’s Famous Chili" recipe from "The Office" is hidden in Peacock’s user agreement 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Is wearing a mask while traveling still helpful if you’re the only one?

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

  -Travelers, airline employees can unmask at Worcester Regional Airport

  -Masks optional on WRTA buses

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

  -Mass. reports 6,514 new cases over 4 days, positivity rate now at 4.2%

  -Doctor says we are at "major transition point" in pandemic (3:08)

  -Moderna is updating its vaccine for the fall. Here's what's changing