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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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