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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 (:28). High of 50 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: St. Patrick's Day nears; Worcester's Irish explore a complex heritage
+Noon: Worcester parents push for new homework policy that gives "study break" days
+Noon: Worcester inclusionary zoning law goes to City Council for final vote
+Noon: Jazzed Up Thursday at ChaShu
+Noon: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (36:58): Maureen Magarity and Cara McCormack
-"A chaotic mess at any turn": Why Worcester City Council meetings can be a spectacle
-Local restaurant teams up with brewery to can its signature drink
-3 hurt, Grafton home partially demolished after car slams into porch (1:05). Article
-Rescue crews save teens lost in remote area behind Wachusett Mountain (1:30)
-Medical experts in Worcester look back at 3 years of COVID in the city
-Boston Globe: Worcester school officials ask state to investigate newly approved charter school
-Bank collapse fallout in Worcester? Not likely, according to some experts
-Worcester releases first police bodycam video as program begins
-Q.C.C. opens Athletic Center for public gym memberships
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 497 (28:18): Prostitution, Spotted Lanternfly
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (32:38): Plowing, Business Improvement District
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 3, Episode 7 - What happened to Donald Wallace?. Video (15:14). Audio (16:52)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-A new beer honors a local legend, love story
>SHOWTIME: Live Production: The woman who discovered structure of DNA
-Auto mechanic Jai Santora aims to make customers feel safe
-Bill Shaner: The cruelty continues unexamined
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-Manny Jae Media's "Inner Views" (18:25): Julie Bowditch, CASA Project Worcester County's Executive Director, part 1
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime volunteer for local institutions and groups
-Reminder: Trash and recycling collection in Worcester, Holden and Shrewsbury delayed a day the rest of the week
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old
-Last Worcester inclusionary zoning law hearing ahead of council vote
-First Worcester Jersey Mike's location "coming soon"
-Worcester Public Library hosts U.S. citizenship class
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): For Wachusett students, return to normal brings trials
-Wachusett budget still above town recommendation
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 7's "Solve It 7" gets Shrewsbury couple a resort refund
-Paxton swears in 2 new officers
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Shrewsbury church historian sheds new light on Underground Railroad
-Sutton Garden Club to award scholarship to graduating senior
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Charlton
>SPORTS: Patriots add receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster with 3-year deal
-Former Assumption star signs 2-year, $13.5 million deal with Buffalo Bills
-Celtics hold on to beat Wolves, 104-102
-Holy Cross women's basketball team prepares to play Maryland (1:36)
-Holy Cross wants court to drop suit of former women's hoop coach
-Holy Cross announces 2023 football schedule, season ticket renewals open
-Enter Worcester Bravehearts March Madness Challenge
-Undefeated David Prouty reaches Division 5 state final
-Millbury boys' basketball team looks to bright future after falling in state semifinal
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
-Footage released of Russian fighter jet forcing down U.S. drone
-Tragic: Florida senior says he unknowingly signed over his $185,000 house for $10, now being evicted
>NEW ENGLAND: COVID Public Health Emergency in Mass. to end on May 11th
-Mass. lawmakers urge support of bills to close gender, racial wage gaps
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria students answering the call for help through 911 dispatch training
-A WPI-led research team works to enhance military’s materials supply resiliency
>HEALTH: F.D.A. updates mammogram regulations to help detect breast cancer sooner
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 6-8 at St. Peter's Free Medical Program
>BUSINESS: Key inflation measure shows wholesale prices fell last month
-Unemployment rate rises almost full percentage point across Central Mass.
>FOOD: Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream is being made for a limited time. Would you try it?
>TV/STREAMING: Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis to star in "Kay Scarpetta" series
>MOVIES: First trailer released for live-action version of "The Little Mermaid"
>CELEBRITY: Pedophile rocker Gary Glitter back in prison 1 month after release: report
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, March 5th to 12th
>HISTORY: Old South Church, where City Hall stands now, 1743
>ANIMALS: Spicy kitten needs to be wrapped in purrito (3:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Army widow returns to college to honor promise to husband killed in Iraq (2:40)
-Meanwhile, scientists have revived a "zombie" virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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