Unlock the world of Worcester news with just a click! Join The016.com, where you'll find the freshest and most comprehensive updates. Signing up is quick, simple, and best of all, it's absolutely free! Start your day on the right foot with The016.com. Register now!
Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 77 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
-Restaurant chain hits delay in opening Main Street location in Worcester
-"Prominent bulge" in Worcester woman's pants was hidden drug pouch: Police
-Mason Street affordable housing project gets Planning Board approval
-Worcester Abby's House "Spring-Tacular" drive seeks to raise $155,000
-Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School gets $2 million boost from public district
-Family Health Center of Worcester says challenges in the past; some not so sure
-Worcester proposes $847.7 million budget
-Former T&G columnist Timothy Connolly dies at 68
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja looks ahead on college's 60th anniversary (13:47)
-Unsolved: Worcester -- Stabbed 29 times in Millbury Street studio. Video (12:02). Audio (13:36)
-ICYMI: Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave (pictured)
-Worcester teachers union votes "no confidence" in school and city officials
-Worcester School Committee files for mediation in teacher negotiations
-Alone on base? Attendance at Worcester Red Sox games: What is the true number?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Town election candidate's forum (1:00:01)
-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): West Boylston Town Meeting stays at high school
-Annual outdoor water conservation program underway in Millbury
-Shrewsbury to resume hydrant flushing on Monday
-Corridor 9/495 Chamber to sponsor golf tournament
-Radar signs to give speed info in Clinton
-Bolton Cable gets COVID grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Laurel: A bus ride down Memory Lane in Worcester
-Boston Globe editorial: Worcester officials' misguided attack on Old Sturbridge Village
-Vocero Hispano: 05-05-2023 al 05-11-2023
-Radio Worcester (18:00): Councilor Khrystian King on W.P.D. body cam stipend vote & running for re-election
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 3 (28:12): Public Eco Safety
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 314 (28:17): Jay Givan, Political Commentator 2/2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who sang with the Sweet Adelines for 44 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox win eighth straight
-Grandmother's fight against cancer inspired Worcester's Kapur to get in the ring for charity
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Wood, Jones lead Revolution to victory over Toronto
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installation
>NATIONAL: 9 dead in Texas mall shooting
-Important moments from King Charles III's coronation
-Tragic: Alaska National Park Service worker killed after triggering avalanche
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. bill seeks to bolster local access revenue streams
-State medical aid in dying bill could see Healey's support, West Boylston legislator says
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 30th to May 7th
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 underrated U.S. destinations tourists often overlook
>HEALTH: Mass. A.L.S. doctor on effort to fast-track new drugs
-Doctor discusses F.D.A. approval of first R.S.V. vaccine
>BUSINESS: April jobs report may point to labor market’s resilience
-1 in 3 remote employees admit they’ve worked from their car or bed: poll
>FOOD: What’s the difference between bleached and unbleached flour?
>COLLEGES: WPI seniors’ research, creativity and curiosity on display
-Funding secured, a 10-college consortium will study coordinated response to mental health
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Amazon reveals streaming release date for Ben Affleck’s "Air"
>CELEBRITY: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees are…
>ANIMALS: "Bubble Puppy" decides she's ready to see the world (:58)
>HISTORY: The Worcester Buckeye Mower
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hospital throws 100th birthday party for World War II veteran battling cancer
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, moose breaks into home, eats plants
Latest obituaries | | Friday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
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
Latest obituaries | | Thursday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
Quick Links: Personalize your news | | Browse members | | Advertise | | Blogs | | Invite friends | | Videos
Animals | | Boston Sports | | Business | | Cars | | Celebrity | | Colleges | | Commute & Travel | | Crime | | Faith | | Food | | Good News | | Health | | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather