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The former Mission Chapel on Summer Street. (Pvmoutside, Wkimedia Commons)
Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Breaks of sunshine expected later, high of 46 today in Worcester
Worcester February climate summary
+6:00: 6 inched to 8 inches of snow possible Friday night into Saturday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Historic Worcester chapel soon to become apartments (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester residents join governor's Council for Black Empowerment
+6:00: Auburn road "impassable" following dump truck rollover: Police
+6:00: Last Call: Celia Blue of the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition
+6:00: Marathon dog Spencer and niece, Penny, pass within days of each other
+Noon: Glass Tower owner buys second piece of Worcester skyline
+Noon: Remembering the Old Vienna, Eleni's, and Worcester's folk heyday
+Noon: Eight Things To Do: ArtsWorcester, Lee Greenwood, Poet laureate inauguration
-Worcester woman pleads not guilty in fatal Shrewsbury hit and run
-State Auditor will examine Worcester charter school ties to Old Sturbridge Village
-Earlier: State board OKs "plainly parasitic" Old Sturbridge Village-tied charter school
-New Worcester deli to open Tuesday
-Main Worcester commuter rail track closing for construction
-FlyORH: Fly from Worcester to Turks and Caicos for less than $500
-City Council: Tax breaks policy needed to coax developers in right direction for city
-How good is water quality of Worcester's lakes, ponds? Report gives answers
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - March
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 2". Video (17:06). Audio (18:49)
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets now up for adoption: Albie, Nina, Goofy and more
>HISTORY: Saturday Evening Post -- Why the 1850 Worcester Women’s Rights Convention is a vital part of history
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-New in the Woo – Boland’s Bar and Patio
-Jazzed Up to play 3 shows this week
>SHOWTIME: It's a good fate for Worcester native Lucia Giannetta in "Hercules"
-Sapling cuts deep with single, "A Fox Upon the Tomb"
-Support circle puts the focus on supporting new moms
-WoMag readers share their favorite places for Worcester-area winter walks
-The Faces of Worcester: Amanda Shearstone – AbbVie – City Chicken Advocate
-Inner Views podcast (13:50): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 1
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 63 (28:18): Emmanuel Nwosu
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former Methodist minister in Worcester
-ICYMI: Café to open in former Worcester diner
-Icy sidewalks an uphill battle for Worcester pedestrians
-Worcester officer convicted of "shocking and sickening" 2015 rape to pay victim $2.5 million
-Deported twice before, convicted Worcester drug trafficker kicked out of U.S. again, feds say
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Channel 7 helps Holden family with dental dilemma
-Boyden Road construction could begin soon
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Developer proposes 300-unit 40B project in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury anticipates $173.3 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024
-Men charged by Shrewsbury police following used cooking oil theft
-Donations pour in for Westborough family who lost home to fire
-Westborough land off Route 9 goes for $2.65 million to car styling entrepreneur
-Webster Fire Department mourns unexpected passing of firefighter
-West Boylston police log February 20th to 26th
-Sterling police warn residents about uptick in scams
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 2
>SPORTS: Celtics outlast Cavaliers, 118-113
-Patriots coaches were instructed to not be too hard on Mac Jones, report claims
-Wild stat sums up Linus Ullmark's historic effort Tuesday in win over Flames
-Bravehearts single-game tickets go on sale
-Holy Cross women's basketball team hands B.U. first league loss. Highlights (2:00). Interviews (2:38)
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Nissan recalls over 800,000 S.U.V.s; key defect can cut off engine
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: California declares emergency in 13 counties as snow closes parks
-TikTok sets new default time limits for minors
-Tragic: Head-on train crash in Greece kills 36, injures at least 85
>NEW ENGLAND: JetBlue plane goes from 87 feet to 3,900 feet to avoid collision with Learjet at Logan
-What to know about the new Mass. tax relief plan
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross names Sean Scanlon V.P. for Advancement
-Mass. governor budgets for free community college
>BUSINESS: Worcester seeks stricter enforcement of D.E.I. goals on projects receiving tax breaks
-Forget quiet quitting — the newest trend is quiet hiring
>HEALTH: Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs at $35 for many people with diabetes
-Drug-resistant stomach bug spreading across U.S.: C.D.C. alert
-Free COVID vaccinations Thursday: 9-3 at Odd Fellows Home
>FOOD: Get a Free OREO Bundt Cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County February 19th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: Sling TV just launched a totally free network with 210 channels
>MOVIES: Why your favorite blockbuster probably won't win best picture at the Oscars
>CELEBRITY: Chris Rock will finally address SlapGate in comedy special
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): School bus driver honored for saving student’s life
-Meanwhile, Twitch star zaps herself with shock collar live, gets banned
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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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