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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 (:32). High of 58 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Framingham police arrest Worcester man on assault with knife charge
+6:00: Earth Day in Worcester: See local eco-activities
+Noon: Downtown Worcester café closes for good (pictured)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" and more
+Noon: View from new center at Holy Cross looking good for arts and inclusion
-Worcester police ask for public's help to find missing 15-year-old
-Victim of Easter shooting in Worcester dies from injuries
-A ceremony will honor 5 women slain in Worcester in the early 1990s
-Worcester man charged with vehicular homicide in June Street head-on crash
-Worcester lawmakers back Old Sturbridge Village Charter School probe
-George’s Coney Island listed among the top 5 best Coney dogs in U.S.
-FlyORH: What's next for Worcester Regional Airport
-Free Worcester-area buses to stay through 2024, W.R.T.A. board decides
-Earlier: W.R.T.A. is the only urban transit agency in Mass. to surpass pre-COVID ridership, report says
-Major utilities say electricity costs to drop this summer
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling pickup WILL NOT be delayed a day because of holiday
-Here is where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Friday
>SHOPPING: WICN's 4th annual Vinyl Sale on Saturday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things To Do: Pottery Invitational, Woodstock, Biking While Black
-Worcester Poet Paul Szlosek to be awarded Stanley Kunitz Medal
-Bancroft School announces return of Young Writers Conference
-For some women, Worcester corset industry took form of fiscal freedom
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (36:52): O.S.V. controversy
-What's Up Worcester's "A Word from Echo" (23:08): Major Bloom
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 164 (29:42): The Armenian Genocide
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 900 (28:57): Joy of Music
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who was an educator in Worcester Public Schools for 37 years
-ICYMI: 2 Worcester firefighters injured, 7 displaced in 2-alarm fire on Normal Street
-City Manager rules out municipal broadband project in Worcester
-2 injured, Worcester man arrested in knife fight at Auburn Mall
-Robot food delivery service begins at WPI. Video (:20)
-Worcester high school counselor a finalist in the John Lennon songwriting contest
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden spring chipping, composting begins Saturday
-Wachusett students share "What adults should know about us – volume 6"
-7-run rally sparks 9-1 win for Mountaineer softball
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police discover identity fraud case that may expand nationwide
-North Brookfield denies drag show during Pride event (2:15)
-Millbury town offices on the move
-7 arrested in catalytic converter theft ring that targeted Millbury
-Berlin mourns "wonderful lady"; chiefs hail "heroic actions"
-Shrewsbury Unified Basketball returns for intra-squad match
-Deadline to register to vote in Shrewsbury May 2nd Town Election is Friday
-Willard House and Clock Museum brings back Richard Potter’s "19th Century Magic Show"
-Deadline to register for Grafton police entrance exam is Friday
-1 race shaping up for June 12th Clinton election
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Twins, 11-5
-Celtics’ Malcolm Brogdon wins NBA’s 6th Man Award
-Patricia leaves Patriots for defensive coaching job, ESPN reports
-WooSox top IronPigs, 7-4
-Holy Cross assistant women's hockey coach named assistant coach of U.S. under-18 women’s team
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifts off for inaugural test flight, but explodes midair
-Postage stamp prices are rising again
-Tragic: 2 cheerleaders shot in a supermarket parking lot after one opened the wrong door
>NEW ENGLAND: Fire officials investigating apparent house explosion in Truro
-Search continues for fourth boater after 3 bodies found off Cape Ann
>FOOD: Wendy’s is offering free food while Mercury is in retrograde
>HEALTH: UMass Medical School researcher on how schools can help with pediatric asthma (19:01)
-"Silent killer" ends more American lives than obesity, overdoses: new data
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (9:44) – Deep fake scams
-Fun and games for a successful Startup Worcester alum
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria’s Industrial Organizational Psych Program prepares a new generation of business leaders
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best private resort beaches in the U.S.
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: Second "Game of Thrones" prequel based on Dunk and Egg stories picked up by HBO
>MOVIES: Chris Evans, Ana de Armas on teaming up for third time with "Ghosted" and their shared musical hopes
>CELEBRITY: Prosecutors dismissing charges against Alec Baldwin in "Rust" shooting
>HISTORY: Worcester Academy, 1915
>ANIMALS: Viral 40-pound cat named Patches gets adopted
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Basketball referee reunites with player who saved his life after on-court heart attack (2:29)
-Meanwhile, in British Columbia, watch sugar-craving bear break into car, drink 69 cans of soda
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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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