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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
-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
-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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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