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Here's what's happening in Worcester today
+NEW: Local chef on Food Network's 'Chopped' tomorrow night
+NEW: Crash closes Leicester St. in Auburn
+NEW: Worcester restaurant's grand opening today
+NEW: Worcester man accused of smashing restaurant’s glass door, stealing several items
+NEW: Questions? Concerns? There's now hotline to call for Kelley Square updates
+NEW: Victims of Fitchburg fire believed to be brothers
+NEW: Patriot sign Grafton's Obi Melifonwu to future contract
+NEW: Another big Patriot League road game on horizon for HC men
+NEW: Men's Hockey junior Logan Ferguson named ckSmithSuperior Crusader of Week
+NEW: You can now get pizza, pizza delivered from Little Caesars in Worcester
+NEW: Retail chain set to close hundreds of stores (:34)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 6, 2020
-Victim of fatal shooting in Lynn had Worcester address
-2 dead in Fitchburg fire likely caused by overloaded power strip (1:40)
-ICYMI: Closed after liquor license seized, downtown spot announces it will reopen
-New to The016.com: Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment
-Parking in Worcester’s Canal District just got easier
-Late 3 propels HC men's basketball team to Patriot League home win
-Be Like Brit Foundation set to honor 10-year anniversary of local teen’s death in Haiti earthquake
-Tribute to woman who embodied Worcester's Irish community
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of Jan. 6, 2020
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester – Week of Jan. 6
-Florida neighbor calls 911 after mistaking parrot for screaming
-Today's Heroes: Couple adopts three brothers to keep them together
Top Posts
-Before crash that killed pedestrian in Worcester, mother texted 23-year-old son, ‘Do you need a ride;’
-FlyORH (Bill Randell) -- Worcester Regional Airport's JetBlue flight to NYC is in trouble
-Woman's death in Barre shocks residents
-Polar surpassed as second most popular flavored seltzer brand
-Store on Main Street in Worcester in trouble for selling uninspected beef heads
-Two men wanted for questing in connection to unarmed robbery at Worcester Walmart
-Clever: This CVS Receipt Scarf is a real thing you can buy
-Got $72k in annual household income? Here are the homes you can buy
-'Unrivaled' opening in former Widoff's Bakery on Water Street
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
-Unions claim a crisis at Mass.-operated psychiatric hospitals, including 1 in Worcester. Here are the details
-Worcester breast cancer survivor says first mammogram saved her life (2:33)
-Downtown Worcester eatery won't reopen after temporarily closing in 2024
-Opening date for Korean fried chicken restaurant in Worcester
-Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
-Look inside as Worcester boys club is transformed into Creative Hub headquarters
-Worcester schools relaunch safety committee
-Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-India Society of Worcester brings the spirit of Diwali to Downtown Boston
-Worcester County Wonders: Who invented the paper bag? Depends on who you ask
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Radio Worcester (23:24): Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh launches mayoral bid with a vision for a “New Deal” in Worcester
-Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-ICYMI: Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): New 4-way stop in Leicester starts Tuesday
-Item photos: Scarecrows take over West Boylston common
-Oakham residents ready to oppose battery storage project
-Leominster man charged with child endangerment after striking utility pole with 2 kids in car
-Debate over Water Street exit prompts Clinton Planning Board to delay 625 Main Street redevelopment
-Celebrate Diwali at Bigelow Library October 15th
-Boylston hosting scarecrow contest October 19th
-Crafters can still sign up for October 25th craft and vendor fair in Rutland
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
-How A.I. and dating apps are changing the way Worcester finds connection
>OPINION: Mary DeSouza: To Halloween or not to Halloween?
-Kate Hayes: How to find the right therapist for you
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 217 (27:57): Nick Kotsopoulos
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who owned his own plumbing and heating company for over 50 years
>SPORTS: With Drake Maye as their frontman, Patriots are ready for the big stage
-Bruins lose to Lightning, 4-3
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL week 1
-Old Grumbly Fan's Boston Celtics season preview
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
-What we learned from Week 6 of the high school football season; plus what to watch in Week 7 and Top 10
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown goes on — Missed paychecks, federal layoffs
-People missing, dozens rescued in western Alaska after typhoon's remnants
-Tragic: 7 killed in fiery highway crash, law enforcement says
>NEW ENGLAND: Watch helicopter save person from ocean during nor'easter (:33)
-2 die, 1 injured in plane crash on I-195 in Dartmouth (3:04)
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School Professor Melissa Fischer earns national teaching award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras service is here
-10 states that produce the most of your favorite foods
>BUSINESS: Is there an A.I. bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning
-LPL Financial Research: Happy Anniversary Bull Market
-Andrew Ross Sorkin says he's "anxious" about stock market crash
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Measles cases on the rise
>FOOD: Corn dogs recalled for wood in batter
>TV/STREAMING: "The Great North" canceled at Fox after 5 seasons
>MOVIES: AMC Theatres to screen "Annie Hall," "Something's Gotta Give" in honor of Diane Keaton
>CELEBRITY: Mandy Moore baffles fans with bold new look
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Wallace Library, Main Street, Fitchburg
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy gets rescued from the middle of the jungle (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS: National Spelling Bee winner, holder of multiple Guinness World Records, and bestselling author starts first year at college
-Meanwhile, in Warwick, firefighters help round up escaped bull named Carl
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