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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 (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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