Here's what's happening today in Worcester
+NEW: Worcester marks toll of fire deaths; Menard's, Birt's names added to monument
+NEW (3:30): I-290 Kelley Square exit to be closed again Tuesday night. Related: Answer to this question could determine fate of Kelley Square redesign
+NEW (3:30): Another tenant leaving glass tower in downtown Worcester
+NEW (3:30): New Salvadoran restaurant on Park Ave. in Worcester
+NEW (3:30): Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings for Saturday, March 7
+NEW (3:30): Mother, daughter accused of impersonating Marlboro cops so victim opened door
+NEW (3:30): Number of presumptive coronavirus cases in Mass. rises to 12
-First in The 016: TV pilot to film in downtown Worcester
-No bail for woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend
-Worcester man gets life in prison for murdering woman in 2015
-Downtown restaurant now open for lunch weekdays
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Chamber provides COVID-19 [coronavirus] information and resources for businesses
-UMass Memorial Medical Center prepares For coronavirus
-WPI NCAA hoops game played in empty arena because of coronavirus
-Fallen Worcester Fire. Lt. Jason Menard named recipient of prestigious American fire service award
-Worcester Spring Home Show this weekend. See list of exhibitors and get free tickets
-10 Great Events We're Looking Forward to in March in Worcester
-Leadership Worcester Now Recruiting Class of 2021
-HC men's hockey team scores first playoff win since 2015
-Worcester Culture Watch podcast (42:43) — Electoral Politics and How Bernie Throws Best Parties
-Help Sturbridge Police ID shoplifting suspects
-WATCH Douglas K9 Officer Finn Featured on 'Good Morning America'
-Today's deal: Macy's sale takes 25% off spring styles
-Drunk Uber rider taken for $1,700 ride across the UK
-Adorable photo from Worcester resident of a kid who is Just. Not. Having. It.
-Today's Hero (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester’s Soupman receives donation for Patriots owner Robert Kraft
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Top Posts
-Park Ave. bar about to get 3rd owner in 9 months
-Worcester company fined $400K for ripping off workers
-Closed nearly 3 years, Great Wall reopens in downtown Worcester
-Worcester area plummets in job market rankings
-Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,600 get you?
-School bathroom practice questioned at Worcester school board meeting
-Merged Catholic High School to be at Holy Name, will be named Saint Paul Diocesan Jr.-Sr. High
-Here's How to Get a Dairy Queen Blizzard for Just 80 Cents
-64 people who work in Auburn will be laid off at the end of March
-Fentanyl, heroin dealer gets 5 years; will be deported after prison term
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Passengers arrive in Worcester after JetBlue plane veers off Orlando taxiway (1:41). Article
-Protesters bring July Fourth spirit of independence to No Kings rally 2.0 in Worcester
-Last undeveloped CitySquare property purchased for $4.2 million by Ohio firm
-Worcester Public Library responds to rise in safety incidents
-Table Hoppin': Market on Brussels offers local food and pleasant vibes
-Structure fire at Grafton home prompts 2 alarms and mutual aid response
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper takes fourth on the Fourth at Nathan's hot dog contest; Chestnut wins again
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester restaurant named Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year for 2025
-ICYMI: Man accused of throwing lit explosives out a window released without bail (:53). Article
-Bill creates potential dilemma for UMass Memorial Health leader
-Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop
-Tax relief to landlords offering affordable housing proposed in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarships awarded
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton working on finding administrator
-Leicester police Youth Police Academy is still accepting applications
-Helmets in Rutland could earn kids sweet treat
-Clinton fireworks will light up sky July 12th
-Woman charged with witness intimidation over YouTube threat in Rutland harassment case
-West Boylston studio is "Iron Strong"
-Lauren Crossman-Nanof named Commonwealth Heroine
-Sterling runner ready to Endure to Cure
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Movies on the Common, Little River Band and more ...
-Things to do in July in Central Mass. (& FREE printable)
-Oasis reunites onstage for the first time in 16 years
-South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 11: Dani Killay
-John Keough: America the Beautiful on Independence Day
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Brief overview of what Independence Day means for millions of non-white, non-straight, elderly and young
-City of Worcester (2:09:37): Mayor's Civics Academy - Leadership & Graduation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to "bright-eyed, curious and adventurous" 4-year-old Worcester boy
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Washington, 11-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, winning 4-2 and losing 6-3 . Next home game 6:30 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday
-Holy Cross announces 2025 men’s soccer schedule
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 4-0
-"It’s so fun just to be part of it": Worcester umpire Eric Goldstein enjoys calling Savannah Bananas games
>CARS: Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles over engine failure issues
>NATIONAL: At least 13 dead as nearly 2 dozen girls missing after "catastrophic" floods at summer camp
-Human remains found at fireworks warehouse where 7 went missing after explosion, massive blaze
>TRAGIC: Woman dies after getting stuck in donation box in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: 70-year-old dies in fireworks incident at July Fourth party in Wareham (:25). Article
-Fallout from public defender work stoppage could set Mass. defendants free
>COLLEGES: Nichols board elects new chair, vice chair, trustees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How (and where) to take a houseboat vacation
>BUSINESS: You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
-Microsoft announces second round of mass layoffs in months
>HOMES: Rental scams: Be aware of red flags when looking for an apartment
>HEALTH: Can dairy products lead to nightmares? (2:38). Article
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1385 (27:41): Stroke and rehabilitation
>FOOD: Starbucks reveals new prices for syrups and add-ons
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Jurassic World Rebirth" stomps to strong box office opening, targets $138 million U.S. long weekend
>CELEBRITY: "Fantastic Four" and "Nip/Tuck" star Julian McMahon dies at 56
>ANIMALS: Mama dog was hiding her puppies in abandoned house (2:18)
>HISTORY: Kurt Russell honors family ties to the Revolutionary War
>GOOD NEWS: Students unite hotel with spontaneous national anthem performance (2:56)
-Meanwhile, in Arkansas, brawl at kindergarten graduation — kids beg parents to "STOP!" (1:46)
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