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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 (:27). High of 56 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 Worcester firefighters injured, 7 displaced in 2-alarm fire on Normal Street
+6:00: Worcester educators unite in demanding fair contract (pictured)
+6:00: W.R.T.A. is the only urban transit agency in Mass. to surpass pre-COVID ridership, report says
+6:00: Road rage sparks knife fight at Auburn Mall; 2 injured: Police
+6:00: Table Hoppin': New Perry's Deli opens in Tatnuck Square
+6:00: Last Call: Bobbing for Apples' Kevin Kvein takes the movies
+Noon: Firefighters extinguish blaze in Worcester overnight
+Noon: Worcester Human Rights Commission Chairperson Guillermo Creamer is running for Mayor of Worcester
+Related: Radio Worcester (15:44): Guillermo Creamer announces his bid for Mayor of Worcester
+Noon: For some women, Worcester corset industry took form of fiscal freedom
-2 men stabbed at Clark University (2:07). Article
-City Manager rules out municipal broadband project in Worcester
-Bubble tea chain opens first New England location in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (8:37): Edenish eatery in Worcester with 16-year-old businesswoman Kashvi Vishal
-Worcester’s historic Kane Building to be converted to apartments
-Related: Downtown Worcester could see 1,000 new apartments in the coming years
-ScrubaDub razes Park Ave. location to rebuild with new look and services by late 2023
-Vice President of Ghana welcomed in Worcester
-Central Mass. developers seek to lure life science companies westward
-What's happening in the Worcester area for school vacation week
-Sign up to join in for Earth Day cleanup in Worcester
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Wednesday
-Worcester trash and recycling pickup WILL NOT be delayed a day because of holiday
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Found Face Down in Crompton Park Playground". Video (16:31). Audio (17:59)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Annie Brobst and Raelyn Nelson bringing country to Worcester
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (36:52): O.S.V. controversy
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 501 (28:04): Inclusionary zoning, Amazon warehouse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 380 (27:37): Worcester Research Bureau
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man married to the love of his life for 54 years
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester plans Stafford Street changes a year after deadly collision
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Seven Saws is hiring
-Holden gives thanks on Lineman Appreciation Day
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Inquisitive cop stops alleged drunk driver in Webster, finds loaded gun in S.U.V.
-Cause of Berlin house explosion killing mother, injuring daughter remains unknown
-Westborough firefighters rescue owl from railroad tracks
-Dean Park Playground in Shrewsbury is open
-Meet Princeton’s new library director, Paula Korstvedt
-Chocksett Cemetery in Sterling gets a makeover
-"Fix My Frankenhouse," a new HGTV show, begins in Millbury
-Tahanto Middle-High School announces honor roll
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Hawks, 119-106, in Game 2
-Red Sox top Twins, 5-4
-Bill O'Brien is "completely reworking" the Patriots' offense, report says
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 6-2
-Wachusett beats Doherty in softball, 6-2
-See the finishing times of all the Worcester runners who completed the Boston Marathon
-Damar Hamlin "fully cleared" to rejoin Buffalo Bills
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed after accidentally turning into the wrong driveway in upstate New York
-16-year-old shot after ringing wrong doorbell is "just replaying" shooting in his head, mom says
-Tragic: 29 people, mostly patients, die in Beijing hospital fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine man arrested in shootings that killed 4, wounded 3 in rural Maine
-Conn. man to plead guilty in 3 unsolved Mass. killings, D.A. says
>FOOD: 5 mistakes you should never make when cooking, according to a chef
>HEALTH: 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes linked to these foods, study says
>BUSINESS: Poll finds 69% of Americans have negative view of economy
-You may be surprised by the age group that lost the most money to scammers in 2022
-Fox, Dominion reach $787 million settlement over election claims
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the most expensive restaurants in the U.S.
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, April 9th to 16th
>TV/STREAMING: Which broadcast TV shows are coming back?
>MOVIES: Martin Scorsese’s new movie clocks in at 3 hours and 26 minutes
>CELEBRITY: Aaron Carter drowned in tub due to drug, inhalant, coroner says
>HISTORY: Former English High School in Worcester, 1915
>ANIMALS: New cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wife donates kidney to husband (1:55)
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, escaped emu leads police on 20-mile chase through town
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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