Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, May 4th

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Periods of showers, high of 56 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Mount Carmel property sale closes; housing planned

  +6:00: Here are the 10 most affordable home sales in Worcester County for the week ending April 30

  +6:00: Here are the 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County for the week ending April 30

  +6:00: Brown Bag Concerts return to Mechanics Hall with four jazz performances

  +6:00: Rutland election waiting on write-ins, including for selectman’s seat

  +6:00: Music won’t stop at Houlden Farm in Grafton, but bands will have less play

  +6:00: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie lead Rock Hall of Fame class

  +1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 4th

  +1:00: Telegram & Gazette, Worcester Magazine receive 27 awards in New England competition

  +1:00: Dee Dee Bridgewater and all that jazz coming to Mechanics Hall

  +1:00: Last Call with Andrew Vitz, state ornithologist

  +1:00: Bad Advice: Planning family vacation? Take advantage of national disasters

  -Worcester police looking for 14-year-old who's been missing for several days

  -Friday night show at Hanover Theatre postponed

  -Worcester police undergo "Manny Tube" training in Officer Familia's memory (1:44)

  -Lawsuit alleges Worcester police K-9 attacked handcuffed man

  -City Manager Ed Augustus helping Eric Batista transition to interim role

  -Radio Worcester (15:32): Augustus talks Doherty cost increase, leadership, refugees & immigrants and more

  -Nicole, Worcester: Bait and switch (Did City Hall pull a fast one?)

  -Grafton man arrested after allegedly threatening Northborough Amazon warehouse

  -Up to $5,000 reward offered to ID possible arson suspect in Sutton drive-in fire

  -Oxford man sentenced to up to 8 years in state prison for mortgage fraud scheme 

  -HISTORY: Preservation Worcester, Nativity School partner to recognize excellence in restoration projects

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

  -Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th

  -Iranian-American comedian Negin Farsad to perform at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester

  -Worcesteria: Worcester hip-hop exhibit coming to Aurora Gallery

  -Strip club withdraws state appeal of liquor license suspension after fatal shooting

  -Rally held outside of Worcester District Court

  -Related: Gallery

  -Janice Harvey: Lady Liberty's promise and a Nana's strength rekindle hope in tumultuous times

  -This is Worcester No. 140 (30:06): Nelly Medina, community activist and organizer 

  -Tribute to a former Director of Guidance for Worcester Public Schools 

  -ICYMI: Owner seeks to demolish historic Worcester home

  -Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury releases unofficial election results

  -Heywood Healthcare seeks to join UMass Memorial Health

  -Water use restriction in Holden 

  -"Click it or ticket" traffic enforcement campaign this week in Shrewsbury

  -Grafton Select Board, School Committee candidates do minor head-butting in debate

  -Millbury School Committee takes a look at diversity, equity programs

  -Plante to become chairman of the board for Millbury Credit Union

  -William Hodges pleads guilty to 2015 killing of Kevin Gonsalves in Blackstone

  -SPORTS: Celtics beat Bucks, 109-86, to even series

  -Red Sox beat Angels, 4-0

  -Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July

  -Christian Emmerich named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

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

  -WooSox rained out

  -NEW: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)

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

  -NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: What's next after Supreme Court draft leak?

  -NEW ENGLAND: Matt Siegel announces retirement from Kiss 108’s "Matty in the Morning" show 

  -BUSINESS: SBA names Worcester company Family Owned Business of the Year

  -Sullivan Tire buys family owned Worcester tire dealer

  -WBJ honored for history, diversity reporting among 9 New England journalism awards

  -Ascentria works to settle Ukrainians in western Mass.

  -Hanover Insurance Q1 earnings beat average estimate

  -COLLEGES: WPI honors faculty & staff for research, teaching, service and more

  -Why more Holy Cross alumni are making their teaching careers in Worcester Public Schools

  -FOOD: On the Rise is baking neighborhood togetherness in Worcester 

  -HEALTH: WHO says mystery childhood hepatitis cases jump to 228 

  -TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ gains nearly 7 million subscribers in first quarter 

  -MOVIES: Are movie theaters fading to black? Here's what Central Mass. cinemas have to say... 

  -CELEBRITY: Dave Chappelle tackled on stage at Hollywood Bowl by audience member 

  -ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets: Rolo, Twix & more 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston woman finds stranger who gave her $100 as she fled Yugoslavia 23 years ago 

  -Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, "lost puppy" taken home by family turns out to be baby coyote 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Radio Worcester (10:39): Medical Director Dr. Hirsh: Summer surge? Plus vaccinations, masks and variants

  -Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at the Worcester Public Library

  -10,982 new breakthrough cases in Mass.

  -Will we need annual COVID shots? Here's what FDA officials say

  -Highly infectious Omicron offshoots causing rise in cases, hospitalizations