In and around The 016 - Tuesday, November 15th

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

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Wintery weather arrives. Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 41 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: U.S. Justice Department to investigate Worcester police over pattern of biased policing

  +6:00: City, police say they’ll cooperate with feds in probe into Worcester Police Department

  +6:00: Worcester will mark day to remember people killed on roadways

  +6:00: Worcester area pet adoption

  
  +Noon: Worcester drought leaves reservoir levels well below 24-year average

  +Noon: 33rd annual Firefighter of the Year Awards to be held in Worcester on Friday

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 15th

  +Noon: Central Massachusetts Jewish Theatre Co. presents "My Son The Waiter"

  +Noon: Bad Advice: Time for "artist" to get the recognition they deserve
  
  

  -Worcester woman wins $1 million while buying Powerball ticket

  -Relationship with local police chief at heart of Boston TV reporter's sexual discrimination lawsuit against station

  -TODAY! Stuff-a-cruiser event at UMass Medical School to support Why Me, Veterans Inc.

  -Kevin James "first ever celebrity" to visit Livia’s Dish in Worcester

  -Why are several Worcester businesses closing their doors?

  -Earlier: Maddi's Cookery becomes fifth Canal District restaurant to close in 3 months

  -Related: Smokestack's closing leaves questions about business in Canal District

  -Related: Don Landgren: Many Canal District restaurants are closing

  -What's the plan for the Saint-Gobain property in Worcester?

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- City Manager search, Orpheus Way, rats, chickens

  -Batista likely to be named permanent city manager at City Council meeting

  -NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 9: The Mysterious Murder of Nereida Melendez - Part 1. Audio (18:05). Video (15:43)

  -TikTok chef donates 16,000 pounds of turkey to Worcester County Food Bank

  >FOOD: Turkeys are the freshest at Jordan’s Turkey Farm in Rutland (3:41)
   

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

  -Holiday Handbook: "Xmas Lights"

  -A trip back in time at the Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton (2:51)

  -A decade of cupcake struggle and success in the Canal District

  -Radio Worcester (7:55): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about COVID, RSV, the flu and hospital capacity 

  -The Faces of Worcester: Michael Pope

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who cofounded and helped run foundation honoring his son 

  -ICYMI: Ahead of Thanksgiving, Next Level Church hosts food drive in Worcester

  -WCAC assures people funds won't run out for home heating assistance program

  -Fare-free WRTA a hit — but how to pay for it?

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury traffic stop leads to firearm, drug charges

  -Monday waste collection continues Tuesday in Shrewsbury

  -American Legion Post 42 meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday in Holden

  -Lunenburg officer honored for saving man from dog attack

  -Brookfield man indicted after allegedly making, selling ghost guns

  -Owner of Truth Organic Spa in North Grafton vows to rebuild after early morning fire

  -Physical therapy entrepreneurs open location in Sturbridge

  -Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Mary Rowlandson Elementary School in Lancaster (:38)
   

  >SPORTS: Tough stretch awaits as Patriots chase playoffs after bye

  -Celtics beat Oklahoma City, 126-122

  -Greta Walting named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 5

  -Updated MIAA fall sports state semifinal schedule
   

  >CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)

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

  >NATIONAL: 3 UVA football players killed in campus shooting; suspect in custody

  -4 University of Idaho students killed near campus

  >NEW ENGLAND: 1 person killed, 3 buildings damaged in Northfield fire

  -How the richest, poorest places in Mass. voted for millionaire's tax

  -Tragic: Missing Florida tot found dead in retention pond after wandering away from home
  
  

  >HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library

  -Healthcare providers have faced a brutal 3 years and are leaving their jobs in droves

  >BUSINESS: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for November 14th

  -Amazon to slash 10,000 jobs starting this week: report 

  >SHOPPING: Best Black Friday TV deals

  >HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: 6 mind blowing new nature documentaries on Netflix (1:40) 

  >MOVIES: "John Wick 4" is ablaze with action in first official trailer 

  >CELEBRITY: Jay Leno recovering from "serious burns" in gasoline fire

  -John Aniston, star of "Days of Our Lives," dies at 89

  >ANIMALS: Puppy born without front legs brings life to senior dogs (3:08) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Food pantry at Worcester’s North High stocked with support from UMass Medical School 

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, 5-foot gator found in stomach of 18-foot Burmese python 

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