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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: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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