Here's what's happening today in Worcester
+NEW: Heavy Amounts of Snow Possible in Worcester on Saturday
+NEW: Worcester Man Arrested After He Throws Elbow at Police Officer, Runs Away
+UPDATE: Missing 65-year-old woman found alive. Earlier: Woman Missing in Spencer since Saturday
+NEW: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester — Jan. 13, 2020
+NEW: Radio Worcester (15:12) -- City Manager Ed Augustus talks Polar Park cost increase
+NEW: Above Average Snowfall Likely in February for Worcester
+NEW: Clark University names new president
+NEW: This Week in Holy Cross Athletics presented by JMB Financial Advisors
+NEW: Oscar nominations announced. See the full list. Here are the snubs
+NEW: Supreme Court declines to hear Michelle Carter texting suicide case
+NEW: Fo' Shizzle -- Get Snoop Dogg's Beyond Sausage Sandwich at Dunkin' in Worcester
+NEW: Douglas police's new comfort dog is adorable
-The latest weather: Warmth was nice while it lasted
-Plan for new apartments in Canal District moving forward
-Business Owners: Canal District Construction Exciting but Frustrating
-Interested in becoming a Worcester firefighter?
-Worcester chef: ‘Chopped’ appearance the ‘hardest and best day of my life’
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of Jan. 13, 2020
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester – Week of Jan. 13
-Here are the Best and Worst Cities to Keep a New Year’s Resolution – Where Does Worcester Rank?
-Monfredo: Worcester Arts Magnet Honored for Achievement by State
-Burncoat High School's 2019 Holiday Concert (1:01:17)
-Leicester Girl Scouts Learning to Sew to Help Baby Kangaroos in Australia
-In the market? Check out this First Time Homebuyers Seminar, and learn all about homebuying process
-Report: Edelman Arrested In Beverly Hills, Cited For Vandalism
-Huh? America's new favorite restaurants are convenience stores, gas stations
-Couple married in Philippines while volcano erupts in background
-Today's Hero: Waitress plans to pay it forward after getting $1,800 tip
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Top Posts
-It will cost more to park and attend a game at Polar Park
-New England Burger Bar that pays homage to Worcester’s history set to open
-Alleged drug dealer was arrested in Worcester after being caught driving with loaded shotgun, a pitbull and a machete
-Tax fraud conviction for former Worcester laundromat owner
-Worcester housing nonprofit names new leader
-Costs for Polar Park nearly $30 million more than expected
-Still & Stir on ‘Cloud Wine’ at New Commercial St. Location
-Tribute to longtime Worcester volunteer and philanthropist
-Downtown restaurant appears to have closed its doors for good
-10 Years After Rutland Teen Killed in Haiti, Her Family Keeps Alive Her Last Wish (2:48)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man charged with kidnapping girl in Webster (1:58). Article
-Man fleeing police in Worcester crashes into State Police cruiser, Worcester police say (1:07). Article
-Restitution suspended on ex-Worcester firefighter Kenneth Baxter
-Worcester biopharmaceutical firm to lay off 81% of staff
-Worcester ranked third worst market in U.S. for housing renters: Forbes
-Life-saving A.E.D.s donated to Worcester Little Leagues (1:23)
-Worcester County Wonders: The rapture of 1844 that never happened and the rock the remains
-More than $165,000 raised for Safe Homes gala
-Radio Worcester (9:35): Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-Radio Worcester (15:55): Eric Batista discusses Worcester gun violence & city plans
-Faces of Worcester: Sean Harris, Director of Community Engagement, Quinsigamond Community College
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Restaurant Locations (5:02)
-ICYMI: Worcester’s city employee salary database for 2023: see the city’s top earners and more
-51-year-old amputee playing baseball at Quinsigamond Community College after accident ended trucking career (2:21). Article
-Worcester public housing community receives high inspection score, despite complaints
-GoFundMe created to benefit family of Worcester shooting victim Bob Nuah
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Holden ready for Main Street resurfacing
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Eagle Scout project refurbishes church lounge
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Following January approval, Auburn steakhouse sold to town for new firehouse
-TODAY! Sustainable Grafton presents Earth Day on the Common
-Fire-damaged Church of Nativity in Northborough ready to rebound
-Sutton Athletic Booster Club to host cornhole tournament fundraiser
-Westborough company expanding its business of saving energy
-Sterling Recreation summer programs
-Remembering "gentleman farmer" John Davis
-Urban farming firm with ties to Clark leases warehouse in Leominster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (6:38) — Breakdown Lane
-Taylor Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, most-streamed artist in a single day
-Shakira is bringing her world tour to Boston
-Mark Cecil's epic fable "Bunyan and Henry" leads back to Worcester
-"Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Ted Conna: A new kind of green space for a changing city
-Unity Radio (55:04): Standups and Standouts
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 198 (28:09): Geoffrey Killebrew, President, F.A.M. JAM! Event Group
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 199 (28:13): Bruce Stebbins, Commissioner, Cannabis Control Commission, and Ruben Seyde, Delivered, Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local Social Studies teacher
>SPORTS: Celtics to face Heat in first round of NBA playoffs
-Boston Bruins first-round playoff series schedule released
-Red Sox beat Pirates, 8-1
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Community remembers longtime high school tourney director, Oxford educator Roger Bacon
-WooSox beat Durham, 12-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks
>NATIONAL: Planes nearly collide on runway at Reagan National Airport
-Married teacher caught naked in car with student -- who makes a run for it in his underwear
-Tragic: 9-year-old girl dies after being injured in massive 6-alarm fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Recapping week 1 of the Karen Read Murder trial (12:27)
-Video shows coyote chasing woman, dog through neighborhood (1:35)
>COLLEGES: Announcing 2 finalist candidates for WPI's next provost
-Anna Maria AMCAST (26:43): Spring Semester Hockey
-Holy Cross B.J.F. Society debates Crusader mascot, TikTok ban
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Top 20 travel destinations for summer 2024, according to Google Flights
>BUSINESS: Remote work can kill your career
-W.B.J. hires New School graduate as reporter covering health care, D.E.I.
-Self-leadership: The key to unlocking your company’s full potential
>SHOPPING: When will your local Dollar Tree start selling $7 items?
>HOMES: New procedure more effective than weight loss drugs like Ozempic, study says (1:15)
>HEALTH: Syphilis in newborns soars — Group advises more pregnancy screenings
-Exercise changes the brain in a way that helps heart health, especially for people with depression
>FOOD: Wendy's giving away free French fries every Friday for rest of 2024
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Dune: Part Two," "Immaculate," and more
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate reveals she turned down "RHOBH" offer
>ANIMALS: Wounded puppy seeks forever home in Massachusetts
>HISTORY: "Candlepins for Cash" was a strike for Boston area television viewers
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nurse gives shoes off her feet to a patient who needed a new pair
-Meanwhile, in Italy, mayor offers free goats to anyone who can catch them
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