Here's what's happening today in Worcester
+NEW: State Police Respond to Crash on I-190 at Millbrook St. in Worcester
+NEW: 3 to 6 inches of snows expected Saturday afternoon, early evening
+NEW: In Worcester, DEA seizes 'Tesla' fentanyl after bust
+NEW: Part owner of PawSox buys former Nissen site for $1M
+NEW: Worcester Fire Dept. extinguishes 2-alarm basement fire in southeast Worcester
+NEW: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Tuesday, Jan. 14
+NEW: Wall Street Journal article on fare-free buses mentions Worcester
+NEW: Video from recent house fire on Kingsbury Street (15:46)
+NEW: Critique of the Polar Park Community Benefits Agreement
+NEW: 2-Day Sale: Fly from Worcester to NYC for $49 with JetBlue
+NEW: Burger King offers Prince Harry a job
-Heavy Amounts of Snow Possible in Worcester on Saturday
-Plea in Auburn Mall scheme that ran up $40k in bogus charges on unwitting customers
-Worcester Man Arrested After He Throws Elbow at Police Officer, Runs Away
-Buyer found for Mount Carmel church property in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:12) -- City Manager Ed Augustus talks Polar Park cost increase
-Stadium expert slams Worcester for Polar Park cost overruns
-City Council Preview: Polar Park Price Tag, Problem Intersection and Polling Locations
-Missing 65-year-old woman found alive (2:07)
-Above Average Snowfall Likely in February for Worcester
-Clark University names new president
-This Week in Holy Cross Athletics presented by JMB Financial Advisors
-Fo' Shizzle (For sure) -- Get Snoop Dogg's Beyond Sausage Sandwich at Dunkin' in Worcester
-Gourmet donut maker to partner with cafe in DCU Center space
-Oscar nominations announced. See the full list. Here are the snubs
-Supreme Court declines to hear Michelle Carter texting suicide case
-Walmart Sale On Clearance Items Marks Down Toys, Electronics, Clothing, And Christmas Decor
-Douglas police's new comfort dog is adorable
-Today's Hero: Woman who fostered more than 600 children says she loved them ‘like they were my own’
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Top Posts
-It will cost more to park and attend a game at Polar Park
-Plan for new apartments in Canal District moving forward
-Tribute to longtime Worcester volunteer and philanthropist
-Worcester chef: ‘Chopped’ appearance the ‘hardest and best day of my life’
-Still & Stir on ‘Cloud Wine’ at New Commercial St. Location
-Worcester housing nonprofit names new leader
-10 Years After Rutland Teen Killed in Haiti, Her Family Keeps Alive Her Last Wish (2:48)
-Interested in becoming a Worcester firefighter?
-Business Owners: Canal District Construction Exciting but Frustrating
-New England Burger Bar that pays homage to Worcester’s history set to open
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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