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In The News
-Latest weather: Mix of sun and clouds, high of 64 today in Worcester
+6:00: Downtown Worcester parcels, including former Notre Dame church site (above), sell for $5 million
+6:00: Plane shot while landing at Gardner Airport
+6:00: Police identify motorcyclist who was fatally struck by car in Dudley
+6:00: Sky lantern causes fire on Leominster High School roof
+6:00: 46-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges
+6:00: Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July
+6:00: Bailey Chavez named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: 27-year-old Worcester man arrested for breaking in to Main Street restaurant
+Noon: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to sell ice cream, gelato this summer
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 25th
+Noon: Local musicians to perform iconic albums for charity
+Noon: Song to Get You Through the Week: Anaria singer Jessica Mercy shines on "Listen"
+Noon: Family sets up fundraiser for Fitchburg mother and son who died on the same day
-Girl struck by SUV in Worcester remains in critical condition, her family says
-Replacing Burncoat High, Middle schools could cost city $370 million
-GBH: Why loose trash covers some Worcester streets, but not others
-Lt. James Lyons Memorial 5k makes its final run in Worcester
-Portland Street community fridge back in action after being blown over in February storm
-ICYMI: 61-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash in Dudley
-Shrewsbury Street plaza set to be demolished, redeveloped
-Worcester warehouse proposed to be 38 apartments
-HOMES: The 5 newest houses to hit the market in Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" on Tuesday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 474 (28:05): Charter/Spectrum price hikes and police drones
-Beacon Hill Chat No. 340 (26:44): Ed Augustus
-Rosalie Tirella: Kathy Sullivan’s Quinsigamond Village Community Center
-How accusers allege Billy Riley used a program for the poor to target vulnerable women for sexual acts
-After arriving in U.S. disguised as a boy, Salvadorian immigrant a successful Worcester businesswoman
-Vocero Hispano April 22nd edition
-Tribute to a baker from Shrewsbury who won the Pillsbury Bake-Off for his Sunshine Coffee Cake
-Here is where the city will be street sweeping today
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): SELCO to hold Earth Day celebration on April 30 in Shrewsbury
-Grafton SEPAC is looking for "Everyday Heroes"
-Auburn Fire Rescue call log April 11th to 17th
-SPORTS: Bruins beat Montreal, 5-3
-Ray beat Red Sox, 5-2
-Bravehearts' Create the Jersey winner chooses donation to benefit Be the Match
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose 5 of 6 in Syracuse
-Pirates win 10th straight at home
-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: Secretaries of State, Defense to visit Kyiv, announce aid and diplomatic surge
-Bodies found in the Chicago River and other waterways are causing concern
-Tragic: Heartbreaking posts from Ukrainian mom before she was killed with 3-month-old
-NEW ENGLAND: State Trooper's car hit by alleged drunk driver
-Barnstable police thwart possible murder with routine traffic stop
-BUSINESS: Starbucks engaged in union-busting in Phoenix, feds says
-Cornerstone Bank promotes 5 to executive vice president
-SHOPPING: GE recalls 6 models of refrigerators due to fall risk
-COLLEGES: Nursing robots under development at WPI could help medical staff care for patients
-Clark professor John Magee creates computer access for users of all abilities
-FOOD: Whole Foods red lentil products recalled over listeria concern
-HEALTH: Childhood vaccination rates fell in kindergartners last school year, CDC data shows
-TV/STREAMING: YouTube TV drops price to only $15 for first month of service
-MOVIES: Salma Hayek spotted on "Magic Mike" set after Thandiwe Newton exit
-CELEBRITY: Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor
-ANIMALS: Guy finds a family of puppies living under a couch (3:39)
-HISTORY: The band stand at Institute Park in Worcester
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video shows Texas teacher jumping into action to save choking student
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, overturned truck releases 10 cows onto highway
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester wastewater readings spiking, 333 new cases last week in city
+6:00: Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
+6:00: Radio Worcester (9:16): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh's update - lockdowns abroad, mask debate and new variants
+6:00: Can you use an expired at-home test?
-COVID shots still work but researchers hunt new improvements
-ICYMI: Mass. doctor on signs recent wave may have peaked
-Get at-home tests, help UMass Medical School researchers and get a $25 gift card. Here's how
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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