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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 (:50). High of 52 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Acoustic Java sells Main Street Worcester location, Salvadoran bakery to open in its place
-Glazy Susan owners discuss shuttering fan-favorite donut shop
-Sam James Performing on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Tuesday
-In new video, students say what makes Worcester the best college town (:45)
-"Celebrity Jeopardy!" spotlights Worcester in question about Clark University
-Worcester police chief, city manager respond to release of Tyre Nichols video
-Worcester D.A., Insurance Fraud Bureau continue partnership
-With skyrocketing costs, where can residents go for heating assistance?
-Local E.M.T. explains how being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency
-Local activists join national protest for end to Ukraine war
-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 Sunday
>SHOWTIME: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Free skating for ages 12 and under in Worcester this weekend
-Five Things to Do: Black Dolls Matter, Michelle Wilson, TEAM Up! ...
-Legendary rock band bringing 50th anniversary tour to Worcester, tickets on sale
-Laurel: A rose is a rose is a ?
-The Faces of Worcester: Charles Luster, 2Gether We Eat
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to woman who worked at her family's El Morocco restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester pays $272,500 to settle lawsuit alleging police captain lied
-Glazy Susan customers in Worcester wait for doughnuts Friday before closing
-More car charging ports are coming to Worcester, but will they be for everyone?
-A hunting ban in Worcester would have unintended consequences, land trust exec says
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Town asks residents not to drag brush to street's edge
-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): Al-Hamra Academy students to present "The Jungle Book"
-Lancaster voters approve rezoning off Route 70 for warehouses
-Westborough healthcare technology firm signs 3 I.T. deals
-Election nomination papers available in West Boylston, Sterling and Lancaster
-Grafton Garden Club awards grants to local teachers
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Uxbridge eliminates fees for school sports, clubs (2:10)
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Lakers, 125-121, in overtime
-Panthers beat Bruins, 4-3
-Holy Cross retires jerseys of 5 women's basketball legends in splendid ceremonies. Video (58:45)
-H.C. women edged by Army. Interview (1:16)
-Holy Cross men's hockey team beats ranked RIT. Highlights (1:58). Interview (1:01)
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Army
-Railers beat Royals, 3-2
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: 3 dead, 4 hurt in ritzy L.A. neighborhood
-Paul Pelosi sold Google stock a month before D.O.J. antitrust lawsuit: report
>NEW ENGLAND: "Innocent bystander" fatally shot in Holyoke Mall confrontation
-Patrick Clancy issues statement after his wife kills children
-Pilot injured after small plane crashes at Connecticut airport
>FOOD: F.D.A. proposes new lead limits for baby food to reduce risks
>BUSINESS: Unemployment rates rose across Central Mass. in December
-Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 amid continuing labor shortage
>SHOPPING: Amazon axes free grocery delivery on some Prime orders
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher is leading a $1.3 million project funded by N.I.H.
-Anna Maria students make gallery debut at ArtsWorcester’s College Night
>HISTORY: WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 98 (28:33) -- The Knife Guy
>HOMES: Partially burned triple-decker in Worcester listed for $230,000
>HEALTH: Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mass. top 2 million
-New booster falls short on U.S. protection against COVID: Report
>TV/STREAMING: Brookfield actress (and her baby, Alma) in Hulu's "The Drop"
>MOVIES: "Avatar: The Way of Water" is the fourth highest-grossing movie
>CELEBRITY: Buzz Aldrin marries "longtime love" on his 93rd birthday
>ANIMALS: Woman finds spicy kitten under trash can (4:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Medical center performs its first-ever separation surgery for conjoined twins
-Meanwhile, viral TikTok video claims the Titanic never sank
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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