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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 (:29). High of 61 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Downtown Worcester could see 1,000 new apartments in the coming years
+6:00: Inquisitive cop stops alleged drunk driver in Webster, finds loaded gun in S.U.V.
+6:00: Westborough firefighters rescue owl from railroad tracks
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:37): Edenish eatery in Worcester with 16-year-old businesswoman Kashvi Vishal
+6:00: New cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
+Noon: What's happening in the Worcester area for school vacation week
+Noon: Central Mass. developers seek to lure life science companies westward
+Noon: Annie Brobst and Raelyn Nelson bringing country to Worcester
+Noon: Dean Park Playground in Shrewsbury is open
+Noon: Chocksett Cemetery in Sterling gets a makeover
-Worcester plans Stafford Street changes a year after deadly collision (pictured)
-Restaurant space in high-traffic area of Worcester is available for lease
-Man with machete arrested in Worcester road rage incident
-12-year-old describes group’s rescue from water diversion tunnel in Auburn
-Earlier: 6 teens rescued after becoming lost in Auburn tunnel (:17). Article
-Legendary Worcester lawyer dies at 89
-No big crunch as last-minute tax filers make deadline at Worcester post office
-After Worcester inclusionary zoning vote, coalition will "mobilize"
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Tuesday
-CORRECTION: Worcester trash and recycling pickup WILL NOT BE be delayed a day because of holiday
>TV/STREAMING: "Fix My Frankenhouse," a new HGTV show, begins in Millbury
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Harpoon Worcester Beer Garden aims to reopen May 5th for second season
>SHOWTIME: Meet the Authors event to benefit Y.W.C.A. on Tuesday
-Worcesteria: In Holocaust ceremony, preserving names, memory, history
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Trust women
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 501 (28:04): Inclusionary zoning, Amazon warehouse
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 546 (27:41): Linda Thayer, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Burncoat High alum who was a talented tattoo artist for over 20 years
-ICYMI: 12-hour standoff ends in arrest of barricaded man in Worcester
-33-year-old man killed in Hubbardston A.T.V. crash, boy seriously injured
-Developer set to purchase former R.M.V. site in Downtown Worcester
-Local entrepreneurs acquire more Chandler Street property
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
-Sen. Gobi holding office hours April 18th in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1-year-old girl dies, Ashburnham rallies around family
-Accomplice in murder of Paxton Police Chief to be paroled
-Shrewsbury officials make mental health of students a top priority
-Vacancy on Shrewsbury Public Library Board of Trustees
-Updates to Grafton Master Plan in full swing
-Clinton postal worker marks 35 years helping customers
-Berlin, Boylston tackle schools’ budget
-Nashoba qualifies for FIRST World Championships
>SPORTS: Bruins top Panthers, 3-1
-Angels beat Red Sox, 5-4
-Radio Worcester (21:25): Personal stories and experiences of 3 men at the 2013 Boston Marathon
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Christian Emmerich named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 27
-Picking the top Central Mass. baseball games of the week
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Man charged for shooting 16-year-old who knocked on the wrong door
-Calling the I.R.S.? Hold times are way down this tax season
-Tragic: Man drowns while working in yard, sheriff says
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for April 17th
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Everything we know so far about Amazon Prime Day 2023
>COLLEGES: Clark makes its gaming presence known at PAX East
-Anna Maria announces commencement exercises
>FOOD: McDonald’s is upgrading its burgers
>HEALTH: What is autism? An expert explains
-Worcester Senior Health Series at 10:30 Tuesday: What happens to our bodies as we age
-TikTok D.I.Y. dental trend having "catastrophic" consequences
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Private flight attendant reveals perks of luxury travel
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, April 9 to 16th
>MOVIES: Local movie producer shot new film at Worcester bookstore
>CELEBRITY: Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized nearly a week after experiencing "medical complication"
>HISTORY: 1910 ad for Worcester Storage Co.
>ANIMALS: Tiny possum gives her brother piggyback rides (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Daughter secretly gave an organ to her father as anonymous donor (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Australian man fakes kidnapping to propose to his girlfriend, horrifying onlookers
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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