In and around The 016 - Tuesday, May 2nd

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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 (:35). High of 53 in Worcester

  -April climate summary for Worcester
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Developer quadruples apartments at old Table Talk Pies H.Q. (pictured)

  +6:00: Former boxing champ Jose Rivera jumps to District 5 Worcester City Council race

  +6:00: May Day rally on Worcester Common puts focus on unions
  
  

  +Noon: UPDATED: Raging fire reduces Worcester businesses to pile of charred rubble

  +Noon: Tractor-trailer rolls over on ramp from Mass Pike to I-290 in Auburn

  +Noon: UPDATED: Holden lawsuit win against Worcester over sewer charges affirmed

  +Noon: Community Healthlink substance-use center lays off 80 after inspection, closures

  +Noon: No one hurt in Rutland car fire

  +Noon: Gordon Lightfoot: a 2015 visit to Worcester

  +Noon: First Person: The big switch — phasing out fossil fuels, fast

  +Noon: Northborough Area Community Chorus presents "That '70s Show"

  +Noon: Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America in Downtown Worcester
  
  

  -2 hurt as fire destroys 2 businesses on Pleasant Street in Worcester (1:04). Article

  -Related: Video (:27). Gallery (5 photos)

  -Court judgment against Worcester balloons to nearly $27 million

  -Café Neo owner to open new restaurant on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester

  -W.B.J's Power 50: The most influential Central Mass. professionals in 2023

  -Related: Every W.B.J. Power 50 ever, through 2023

  -Worcester plans big road safety upgrades, first for new department

  -I-290 on-ramp in Worcester closing due to construction

  -City council is "legally obligated" to approve police body camera stipend

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council Agenda Preview -- Zoning, driveways

  -Aislynn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief -- What happened in April

  -Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday

  -ICYMI: Worcester man cashes in $1 million winner he bought at Shaw's

  -Developer behind Canal District project to redevelop Lakeside Apartments

  -Worcester fast food restaurant employees assaulted, restaurant vandalized after customers get wrong order (1:53). Article

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Candidate forum Tuesday night at Senior Center

  -Town election May 8th. See the ballot

  -More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)

  -Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury adds patrols for "Click it or ticket" in May

  -Multi-tractor-trailer crash on I-84 in Sturbridge closes eastbound lanes, forces detour through weigh station

  -Move to a 5K leads to larger turnout for Grafton Gazebo Road Race

  -Kyle’s cookies to honor Ron Marsh

  -Highlights from the Millbury Town Meeting Warrant

  -Goings on from Millbury Sutton Chronicle

  -Sutton Library Fundraisers

  -Carl Fawcett running for Lancaster Planning Board
   

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  >SHOWTIME: Aerosmith announces farewell tour

  -Author signs punk memoir "In Between Shows" at Nevermind Shop

  -Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice

  -WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1307 (24:29): Central Mass, Housing Alliance and Walk for Homeless

  -WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 901 (28:46): Andrew Noone

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Bishop Robert Webbs, a member of the Black Ministers Alliance of Worcester and the council of churches for the Worcester area
  
  

  >SPORTS: Celtics blow late lead, fall to 76ers in Game 1

  -Mel Kiper Jr. reveals final draft grade for Patriots

  -Report: Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark had "painful injury" in first round

  -Verdugo homers for 3rd walk-off of season in Red Sox win

  -Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion helps open local Little Leagues

  -WooSox Week in Review

  -Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Anna Brait named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
  

  -Picking the top Central Mass. baseball games of the week

  -Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 29
   

  >CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)

  >NATIONAL: 7 bodies found on Oklahoma property amid search for 2 missing teenagers

  -Illinois dust storm causes multiple fatalities after 40 to 60 cars crash on highway, officials say

  -Tragic: Mass. woman killed by falling tree while gardening at her N.H. vacation home

  >NEW ENGLAND: Former school resource officer accused of raping teen (1:48)

  -Driver flown to trauma center after crash into Mass. river

  >HOMES: 5 freshest properties for sale in and around Worcester
  
  

  >HEALTH: How is colon cancer treated?

  -U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low

  >BUSINESS: Report eyes path to aid those without health insurance

  -Is my money safe? What you need to know about bank failures

  >FOOD: Fish filet created via 3D printer may be hitting market in the near future

  >HISTORY: New Bond Street in Worcester in 1945

  >COLLEGES: Law class brings Holy Cross students out of the classroom and into the city

  -Inaugural UMass Medical School Finberg memorial award winners to present at Innate Immunity Day
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Hollywood writers go on strike for first time in 15 years

  >MOVIES: Harrison Ford on Indiana Jones on "Dial of Destiny": “Last time I’ll play the character”

  >CELEBRITY: Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

  -Willie Nelson inhales the love at 90th birthday concert

  >ANIMALS: Male calico kitten making his "mark" at Worcester Animal Rescue League

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 cities famous for a single color

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nurse adopts teen mother and her triplets (2:37)

  -Meanwhile, in Texas, wandering bull's visit to residential neighborhood caught on camera

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