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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 (:34). High of 57 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Wrongful death suit filed against Cabela's for selling Worcester man, 20, revolver without F.I.D., license
+7:00: Worcester man is 14th person charged in large-scale drug bust
+7:00: Worcester broadband task force: $250 million cost for city network
+7:00: 2 men arrested by Shrewsbury police on O.U.I., firearms charges
+7:00: Field of potential candidates for Worcester School Committee continues to grow
+7:00: Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
+7:00: Holy Cross' ’Sader Stories: Charlotte Wittstock
+7:00: The 210 Awards for the Worcester Railers 2022-2023 season
+Noon: Bridging the gap: Worcester singer Elion Virtuoso crossing genres
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Road trip stirs memories of Worcester childhood
+Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — Drift Glass
-Worcester K9 Boomer sniffs out employee gun theft in Auburn, police say
-Worcester eatery opening new location on Lincoln Street in Worcester (pictured)
-Worcester police to get pay bump for body camera program: Contract
-Meet Robin, UMass Memorial's new pediatric robot
-Shrewsbury Street retail property sold for $975,000
-Worcester Academy proposes athletic complex for former Saint Vincent site
-State House recognition, key to the city of Worcester among latest honors for North High
-Armenians in Worcester commemorate 108th anniversary of Armenian genocide
-Amie Shei, Health Foundation of Central Mass.: Let's make free fares in Worcester permanent
-Worcester Schools open robot summer camp enrollment
-Groups join forces to prevent youth violence in Worcester
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street sweeping on Tuesday
-Auburn rallies around teen seriously injured in accident
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Solved or Unsolved? - The Murder of Vicki Lehtinen". Video (17:13). Audio (18:40)
-SHOPPING: Auburn and Leominster locations are among the Bed Bath & Beyond locations closing
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: "Epicenter 508" Vol. 2, No. 3 (1:12:16)
-Mike Benedetti: City Council agenda -- Body cam stipends, honorary street names, council staff
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 502 (28:02): JetBlue, Supervised Injection
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 2 (28:43): Safer Solutions
-Rosalie Tirella: What a drag, North Brookfield!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man whose "[f]riends always said he could light up any room"
-ICYMI: Canal District restaurant listed for sale for $2.3 million
-No liquor for Worcester Walmart as city says area is already well served
-Drone video of progress at new Doherty High (1:45)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden water use restriction begins May 1st
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Municipal election in Millbury on Tuesday
-West Boylston police log April 17th to 23rd
-Wachusett Fund tapped for Sterling capital purchases
-Community Harvest Project’s Plantapalooza plant sale opens May 10th
-William Trotta running for Paxton selectman
-Clinton High announces honor roll
-Towns to discuss new Nashoba school costs
-Ralph Gifford announces Lancaster Select Board run
>SPORTS: Red Sox fall to Orioles
-Hawks guard suspended for Game 5 vs. Celtics
-Make your Patriots draft pick prediction for the chance to win a signed football
-Joe Metzger named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 28
-Senior hockey's Central Mass. Rusty Blades continue to shine on ice
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 9 teenagers injured in a Texas prom after-party shooting
-1 dead, suspect in custody in Oklahoma college shooting
-Tragic: 8 people, including 12-year-old girl, wounded in back-to-back shootings
>NEW ENGLAND: This Mass. online "University" is fake, state warns
-Mass. investigating department with critical role in housing crisis, sources say
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This European city is the most powerful in the world, according to new ranking
>FOOD: These are 4 changes McDonald’s is making to its burger to stay No. 1
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on increases in child poisonings
-Humans will break the longevity record and live past 122, study claims
>BUSINESS: Community Healthlink president to depart amid 80 layoffs
-National Grid addresses workforce development
>COLLEGES: WPI Student Recognition Awards acknowledge outstanding leadership
-In 50th year, Worcester’s Mustard Seed continues to teach Holy Cross students about service, real-world needs
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, April 16th to 23rd
>TV/STREAMING: Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon out
>MOVIES: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" movie remake coming from Elizabeth Banks
>CELEBRITY: Richard Lewis "finished with standup" amid Parkinson’s disease
-Len Goodman, former "Dancing With the Stars" judge, dies at 78
>HISTORY: The former Mart in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option: Gus the dog waiting for loving home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wrongfully convicted man freed after 28 years meets longtime pen pal (2:43)
-Meanwhile, in Australia, deer trapped inside home for 2 hours
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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