In and around The 016 - Tuesday, November 22nd

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

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 45 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: 3-alarm fire in Worcester triple-decker displaces 16 (pictured)

  +6:00: Public meetings set with new Worcester City Manager Eric Batista

  +6:00: Worcester llementary school students receive Thanksgiving meal

  +6:00: Busy day at Jordan's Turkey Farm (:28)

  +6:00: Worcester area pets who need a home: Henry, Charlie, Molly and more

  +6:00: Sandwiches weren't enough for some South High football stars on trip 100 years ago
  
  

  +Noon: Mike Daniel, Major Taylor in "Whirlwind," has acting wheels in motion

  +Noon: Homeless Shrewsbury man steals alcohol from Whole Foods, runs into woods, gets arrested

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (9:19): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, RSV, masks, schools, Thanksgiving and more

  +Noon: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more

  +Noon: Janice Harvey: The Red Wave's drizzle and other reasons to be thankful
  
  

  -3-alarm fire at triple-decker on Coral Street in Worcester (2:02)

  -Worcester man dies in 2-car crash on I-495

  -During drought, lots of Worcester water went to seltzer, burning trash

  -Last call for a Thanksgiving tradition at Cafe Neo in Worcester?

  -Timeline of events preceding DOJ scrutiny of Worcester police

  -Radio Worcester (17:43): City Councilor Khrystian King talks about the DOJ investigation into the WPD & the need for oversight

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview: November 22nd -- Taxes, black metal park bench, new city manager

  -Worcester may have free menstrual products in all city-owned bathrooms

  -It's tax classification hearing time in Worcester

  -Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here are the best and worst times to drive

  -Don Landgren: What do Thanksgiving dinner, Taylor Swift tickets and Twitter have in common?
   

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

  -Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)

  -Mayflower’s "Thanksgiving Ale" rooted in history

  >SHOWTIME: Broadway's "undisputed queen" Kelli O'Hara set for Broadway in Worcester

  -Hip Hop Health Summit: conversations about hip-hop and opioids' effect on communities

  -City rink "The Oval" set to open December 2nd with tree lighting event

  -Bad Advice: What's the best Thanksgiving side dish?

  -Deb Powers: It went down exactly like we knew it would

  -The Faces of Worcester: Tom Lindgren

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a 21-year-old local woman who passed away unexpectedly 

  -ICYMI: BBQ partners to open food truck, then restaurant in Worcester

  -Worcester losing businesses, new and old

  -Worcester observes Day of Remembrance with a vigil Sunday evening

  -"Best day of the year": National Adoption Day at Worcester Central District Court

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Local power companies can avoid rate hikes

  -East Brookfield man sentenced to prison for illegally flying a helicopter out of his backyard

  -Shrewsbury students create used cooking oil recycling program

  -Millbury High Environmental Council cleans up Howe Avenue

  -Little lamb’s schoolhouse still stands

  -Grafton police log for the week of October 30th

  -MacGrory given special title in Lancaster; new library trustee appointed

  -Tufts hosts 13th annual Blackstone Valley STEM Conference for middle school students
   

  >SPORTS: Pats report card -- Special teams, defense save the day

  -Bruins beat Tampa Bay, 5-3

  -Bulls beat Celtics, 121-107

  -Lindsay Berger named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Presale for Holy Cross NCAA home football game for season ticket holders

  -25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 6
   

  >COLLEGES: UMass Medical School prof leads college student mental health clinical trial

  -WPI prof on how the FTX collapse could affect other work on blockchain in Mass.

  >CARS: 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: Veteran among those thanked for stopping gunman at LGBTQ nightclub 

  -Tragic: Girl killed when truck in North Carolina holiday parade crashes

  >NEW ENGLAND: Man dead, 19 injured after SUV crashes through front of Hingham Apple store

  -80-year-old woman killed in Attleboro house fire
  
  

  >FOOD: Virus affecting lettuce could lead to higher prices at grocery stores

  >HEALTH: No more mad cow worries, banned blood donors can give again 

  -Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Tuesday, 10-3 in Downtown Worcester

  >BUSINESS: America faces a possible rail strike in 2 weeks after largest union rejects labor deal

  -Health care staffing shortages may be here to stay and we'll need to adapt, Gov. Baker says

  >SHOPPING: Area retailers are bracing for a more old-fashioned Black Friday this year

  >HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 13th to 19th
  
  

  >TELEVISION: "Blue’s Clues" star Steve Burns reveals why he left the show 

  >MOVIES: Iconic house from "A Christmas Story" is up for sale 

  >CELEBRITY: Jay Leno's face revealed for first time since gasoline fire

  -"Chrisley Knows Best" reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison

  >ANIMALS: Abandoned puppy gets rescued, goes to school every day (3:10)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man reunites family with photo albums discovered in trash 

  -Meanwhile, in Missouri, bank robber uses birth certificate to write demand note 

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