In and around The 016 - Thursday, January 26th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 27, 2023 - Filed in News - 650 views

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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 (:44). High of 45 today

  -In Worcester, road crews breathe sigh of relief as snowstorm peters out (2:36)

  -Parking ban in Worcester lifted

  -Low snow - and business - so far for local landscaping and snow removal companies
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +noon: Five Things to Do: Black Dolls Matter, Michelle Wilson, TEAM Up! ...

  +Noon: Thrift Store Threads -- College student, colleague share fab finds

  +Noon: Worcester's new poet laureate, Oliver de la Paz, reflects on his role

  +Noon: First Person: "Who should rule this life of ours?"

  +Noon:  'Sader Stories podcast (27:55): Get to know women's tennis coach John Nestel
  
  

  -Clerk hospitalized after robbery, attack at 7-11 on Park Ave. in Worcester

  -Want to rent the former Rotmans building in Worcester? Here’s how much it would cost you

  -Sentencing of Worcester postal supervisor who stole cocaine packages rescheduled

  -Is hunting legal within Worcester city limits? Resident looks to stop bow hunting

  -Burncoat dance film "Toe the Line" now at Apple TV and Amazon Prime

  -Worcester e-bike users have traveled halfway around Earth: Data

  -National drive in high gear to honor Major Taylor with Congressional Gold Medal 

  -WCAC taps Morales to lead Resiliency Center

  -NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Robbed and Murdered on Millbury Street". Video (14:48). Audio (16:44)
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Listen Up: STL GLD back with hard-hitting, layered "Rock Boyega"

  -Worcester mascots will help open new sports exhibit

  -Last Call: Hardwick author Tracey Ryan releases fourth murder mystery novel

  -Winter Walks: Worcester's Donker Farm a key to an agrarian past

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a man who served in the Worcester Police Department for 34 years 

  -ICYMI: Dozens gather for vigil in Brookfield for missing woman Brittany Tee (2:14)

  -Related: Nothing found as search renewed (1:23)

  -Extreme atrocity and cruelty: Man convicted in murder of 25-year-old from Worcester

  -Worcester café owner sues landlord in fight to stay open after 25 years

  -Nicole Valentine stepping down as Worcester assistant city manager

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): John DiPietro (7:44) -- Holden PD is here for you

  -Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)

  -Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brookfield actress (and her baby) in Hulu's "The Drop"

  -Shrewsbury High students discuss acceptance, inclusion with middle schoolers

  -Shrewsbury mom wins award from the Children's Trust

  -Fathering Fathers gets REAL with new name

  -Sterling author’s book is semi-finalist in top 10 of adventure writers competition

  -Police looking for 23-year-old Fitchburg man missing for a week
   

  >SPORTS: Red Sox sign Adam Duvall; former All-Star closer Matt Barnes designated for assignment

  -NFL Conference Championships schedule, TV and announcers

  -Radio Worcester (9:45): Bravehearts GM Dave Peterson on the upcoming Worcester Sports Management Summit on February 10th

  -Lehigh halts Holy Cross women's winning streak

  -Holy Cross men fall to Lehigh. Highlights (1:07)

  -Olsofka, Haskins earn Walter Camp All-America honors

  -Pirates sign former Rose Bowl Defensive MVP and former All Big-12 defensive standout
   

  >CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)

  -Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales

  -G.M. reveals new Chevy Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car, starting at over $104,000

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

  >NATION/WORLD: Lawyer representing teacher shot by 6-year-old says school officials were warned 3 times

  -Tragic: Heroic dad popped back hatch of sinking car to save daughters before death

  >NEW ENGLAND: Duxbury mother charged in deaths of her children, D.A. says

  -Lexington man dies after being pinned under tractor-trailer on Conn. highway
  
  

  >BUSINESS: Amazon launches RxPass, a low cost prescription drug service

  -ChatGPT could make these jobs obsolete

  >HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 15th to 22nd

  >SHOPPING: Solomon Pond Mall -- A dying mall overrun with scooters (27:42)

  >FOOD: Oreo's newest cookie is stuffed with Oreos

  >COLLEGES: WPI collaboration puts affordable robots onto world stage

  -W.B.J.'s Higher education 2023 economic forecast: Building on new beginnings

  >HISTORY: Union Station pre-renovation
  
  

  >HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester

  -Merck says it's working to reduce levels of cancer-causing compound in popular diabetes drugs

  >TV/STREAMING: Hulu's Boston Strangler movie gets March 17th release date

  >MOVIES: Oscars Best Picture predictions -- Who will win and who should win

  >CELEBRITY: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash and Elisa Donovan to have "Clueless" reunion

  -Lance Kerwin dead at 62 -- Starred in "James at 16," "Salem's Lot"

  >ANIMALS: Huge dog is so patient with her little goat brother (:33)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman captures viral photo of flight attendant comforting woman who was nervous about flying

  -Meanwhile, in Ohio, video shows D.U.I. suspect doing backflip to try to prove sobriety

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