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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: 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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