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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 (:30). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
+5:00: Man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:27). Article
+5:00: Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
+5:00: WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
+5:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
+Noon: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-"Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Related: Business owners gladly rent out downtown offices for "Walking Dead" filming
-Worcesteria: Real gun shots, fake zombie — Wormtown gets even weirder
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-Putting the spotlight on a high achiever: T&G Student of the Week
-New mental health exhibit at Worcester Regional Airport
-Worcester City Manager proposes $893 million fiscal 2025 budget
-Related: $893 million budget would centralize some positions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Central Mass. House and Senate races: An early look
-Radio Worcester (48:04): Radio Roundtable discusses Supreme Court's homelessness ruling impact on Worcester
>DINING OUT: Ila Verde restaurant open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 20-year-old man with child on the way dies saving 17-year-old brother in stabbing, family says
-Earlier: 1 dead, 1 critically wounded in stabbing on Northbridge Common (2:10). Article
-Feds intercept semiautomatic pistols en route to Grafton Street
-National Foundation for Transplants folds taking money from clients, including Worcester woman's mother
-David Clark Co. plans move to new location in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Annual town election May 13th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Megabucks ticket worth $5.37 million sold in Northborough
-Shrewsbury Police Department April stats at a glance
-Suspect extradited in crash that killed Uxbridge teen
-Southbridge mom claims photo shows male school admin peeping in girls bathroom (2:38). Article
-Spencer man seriously hurt in Meadow Road crash
-West Boylston hosting pre-town meeting forums
-Lancaster cuts ribbon on field
-Rail Trail article included in Clinton's town warrant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Arts in the Woo - Brad Chapman Bleau (20:59)
-Clark alums showcase connection to nature in new exhibit
-Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 112 (29:04): Nick Zwirblia, 4th guest appearance
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local surgeon
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Florida, 5-1 in Game 1 of series
-Related: Bruins player scores goal in playoff game on same day son is born (1:42)
-Tom Brady Roast: Winners and losers from cathartic night for Patriots
-Former St. John's/Worcester Academy star T.J. Power of Shrewsbury heading to Virginia
-Holy Cross Athletics Crusader Awards (1:27:05)
-Sophia Roncone selected as Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 30
-Rich Shertenlieb taking over WZLX morning show
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai, Ford among 257,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 401(k) "last resort" withdrawals climb as experts warn of future hardship (3:27)
-Tragic: 3-year-old twin sisters drown in backyard pool: Phoenix police
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:20): Her attorney accuses witness of perjury at trial
-Bear drags body after fatal crash on I-91, state police say
-Woman hospitalized after crashing car into Fenway Park (2:23)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:26): Creative writers explore the mechanics of perfect prose
-Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-WPI awarded $1.2 million federal grant to study low-carbon iron production
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cape Cod rental prices dropping (2:09)
>BUSINESS: Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5 million
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-100FM The Pike (3:03): Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby on the purchase of Wormtown Brewery
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading: Booklovers' Gourmet
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 5th
>HEALTH: U.S.D.A. says it will test ground beef for bird flu
-C.D.C. warns of e.coli outbreak tied to walnuts
>FOOD: McDonald's to debut biggest burger ever: "Larger, satiating"
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner says he would consider "Yellowstone" return
>MOVIES: Movies coming to theaters in May
>CELEBRITY: Clark grad Padma Lakshmi recalls excruciating endometriosis battle
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (3:18)
>HISTORY: Notre Dame church, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters save ducklings trapped in sewer
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, man arrested after trying to rob gas station with 5-foot-long snake
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