Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Protests, local and national, take center stage
+6:15: Feds charge Worcester man, 18, for possession of Molotov cocktail
+6:15: Worcester councilors call out Clark University action against Worcester PD as publicity stunt
+6:15: WPD Chief Sargent on Clark University President: 'To act or make statements without facts is irresponsible and incendiary'
+6:15: Call to speak up & unite from Holy Cross student athletes (4:52)
-Video from Monday night: Worcester officers clash with police brutality protesters
-19 arrested during Monday's chaotic disturbance in Worcester
-Clark University suspending Worcester police details, condemns officers’ actions after 4 students were arrested during Monday night's unrest
-City Manager responds to criticism of police
-About $10,000 worth of clothing, sneakers stolen on Monday from EbLens in Worcester by looters
-Worcester businesses pick up pieces following disruptive Monday night
-Janice Harvey: Deja vu, all over again
-Widow Of Rutland Detective killed by coronavirus reflects on recent protests (2:02)
-Protester, Boston cop shake hands during demonstration (1:43)
-Thousands protest peacefully in Boston (10 photos)
In Other News
+6:15: Former Auburn foster mom indicted over toddler's 2015 death
+6:15: Shrewsbury man faces manslaughter charges in 2019 assault
+6:15: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:45): Protests, Police, Clark and COVID
-5:35: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+8:30: Here are 5 things you need to know today in Worcester
-9 people displaced after heavy fire in Worcester home
-Closed since March 17, Shrewsbury Street restaurant set to reopen on Friday
-Worcester to ‘streamline’ licenses for reopening restaurants, expanding outdoor seating
-Second 'Worcester Take Out Day' proposed for June 16
-ICYMI: Genius idea as Peppercorn's holds innovative social distancing Parking Lot Party (10 photos)
-Worcester Public Schools Office of English Learners to hold Virtual Open House
-South High Community School Graduation 2020 (1:42:05)
-ICYMI: Worcester hair salon to close at end of June, says staying open not sustainable
-Report: Worcester’s ‘resilient’ labor force ranks 7th in country
-Business confidence edges up in Mass.
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,300 get you
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): George's Coney Island spreading smiles with new bandanas
-Meanwhile, in Marlborough: Police looking to ID ‘Lone Streaker’ who ran naked through parking lot
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Mechanics Hall faces challenges in wake of pandemic
+6:15: Central Mass. Jazz Fest is postponed
+6:15: More than 78K people have recovered from COVID-19 in Mass.
-14 new cases in Worcester, 4,215 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 228 (+4); Leicester, 138 (0); Grafton, 87 (+1); Holden, 83. Press conference video (33:45)
-UMass Memorial expanding criteria for coronavirus drug
-QCC to keep classes online in the fall
-Worcester nursing home touts transparency as key to maintaining trust in era of COVID-19
-Childcare facilities and summer camps could reopen as soon as Monday
-COVID-19 related surcharges are popping up on bills at many reopened businesses across Mass.
-Many U.S. adults expect to live drastically different lives after pandemic
-Coronavirus will drain trillions from U.S. economy by 2030
-At the office: How to stay healthy when you eventually return to office
-Hit the road! RV sales see boost amid search for different vacation possibilities
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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