Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:00: Victim shot in the face in Worcester over restaurant bill dispute dies; suspect facing murder charge as city sees three killings in a week
+7:00: Worcester fatal stabbing stemmed from vandalism incident: report
+7:00: Crompton Park Pool in Worcester to open Wednesday
+7:00: 5 things you need to know today in Worcester
+7:00: Radio Worcester (15:09): City Manager Ed Augustus -- Police body cams, mail-in voting and Bravehearts
+7:00: First responders pull driver from car after head-on crash in Douglas (:53)
+7:00: Former Uxbridge town accountant indicted for allegedly stealing more than $729K
-Water Street restaurant latest to announce reopening
-Leicester man among hundreds receiving invalid license suspensions from RMV. It doesn't plan to stop
-Suspect arraigned in June 30 stabbing death in Worcester
-Main South funeral home installs cooler room
-More employees needed to staff Worcester summer camp
-Worcesteria: Murals, statues and other battlegrounds
-Q&A: Former Worcester Magazine reporter Bill Shaner takes a stab at independent news gathering
-Radio Worcester (21:53): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent talks WPD, funding, training, protests and more
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Town Hall reopens today by appointment for essential services
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Worcester Bravehearts to play home games this season at Doyle Field in Leominster
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 most recent home listings in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman helps save suicidal man in Lowell (1:35)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (26:58): Bill Wallace, Worcester Historical Museum
+7:00: Ace pitcher is one of two Red Sox to test positive
+7:00: Mass. reports 140 new cases, 15 more deaths
+7:00: Gov. Baker acknowledges ‘bumpiness’ of Mass. Youth Sports Guidelines
+7:30: See the list of Worcester businesses that got millions in Paycheck Protection Program funds
+7:30: Janice Harvey: Call me Rip Van Winkle
-One of Worcester's larger landlords extends eviction moratorium
-Black, Latino residents of Worcester county 4 times more likely to contract coronavirus
-Radio Worcester (11:59): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks public health amid Phase 3 of reopening
-WBJ Podcast (26:28): President Luis Pedraja on QCC’s online-only fall semester
-Worcester Art Museum, closed since March during the pandemic, will reopen in October
-New law expands voting options amid the pandemic
-Mass. reports 15 new deaths, 157 new cases
-Doctors say U.S. is in a ‘free fall’ as 32 states struggle with higher rates of infection
-7 myths are fueling new Covid-19 surges
-Keeping residents safe as gyms, theaters reopen (1:59)
-Can sunlight kill the virus? (2:49)
-Virus expert claims Americans will wear masks for 'several years'
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Commute and Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV Rental and Sales): Demand for RVs high as millions of Americans taking summer trips despite pandemic
-Meanwhile, in Germany, Berlin public transit discouraging deodorant so people wear face masks
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+8:00: Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
+8:00: Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
+8:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
+Noon: Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
+Noon: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
+Noon: Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
+Noon: Jazzed Up Wednesdays at 961 (Union Station)
+Noon: Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Constant disturbances at house full of squatters has Worcester neighbors on edge (1:20)
-Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-Rep. Mary Keefe on revising policies to upgrade Worcester schools
-Sean Rose on getting Mass. migrants into workforce
-Worcester Housing Authority working with Lakeside Apartments residents on relocation to ready for major overhaul
-Here’s why Worcester wants to plant 2 new forests. And it wants your help
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Eisenberg Assisted Living in Worcester (:52)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-Unsolved: Worcester — The Gardner Fugitive and the Murder of Breanne Pennington. Video (13:59). Audio (13:58)
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
-ICYMI: Piccadilly Plaza in Worcester saved from wrecking ball as developer bring in new tenants
-In Worcester, barber offers free haircuts to help boost confidence ahead of M.C.A.S. tests (1:55). Article
-3 in custody after chase on I-290 ends in crash in Northborough (2:17)
-Related: Aerial footage of crash (:50)
-Judge upholds prison sentence of Kevin Perry, former Worcester restaurant owner
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett names new principal
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Applications open for Shrewsbury Youth Police Academy
-Paxton getting override info to voters
-Longtime Sterling volunteer honored
-Grafton candidates night April 28th
-Lancaster's Simon receives Pillar Award
-Tahanto coach announces retirement
-Nashoba Music Department earns national recognition
-Field of 4 vie to fill Bolton post
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-100FM The Pike Adventures with Mike Hsu (5:35): Line dancing at Off the Rails
>SHOWTIME: Richard Thomas in "To Kill a Mockingbird" at The Hanover
-Radio Worcester (15:44): Korey’s Courage — Inspiring stories at Mass. Film Fest
-Worcester Art Museum updates plans for showcasing Higgins Armory Collection
-Daikaiju Pro to mix wrestling, martial arts, theater at White Eagle
-Listen Up: Ghost of the Machine, Weapon E.S.P. get "Savage" again
-Unity Radio (55:12): Standups and Standouts
-Unity Radio (1:00:35): Unity In The Community
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who dedicated 60 years of his life to Notre Dame Cemetery and Mausoleum
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 4-1
-8 athletes, 2 teams to be inducted into Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Worcester Railers 2023-24 season recap
-WooSox Rewind: WooSox take 4 of 6 against Durham
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-U.S. News & World Report lists its best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024
-Tragic: Woman at risk of losing her arm after being attacked by dog her son rescued
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. sees drastic increase in gas prices (1:29)
-34 Mass. high schools among nation's best, U.S. News says
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI student teams develop apps for the visually impaired (3:27)
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Holy Cross Brooks Scholars showcase musical talent at concert
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 historic U.S. restaurants worth the reservation
>BUSINESS: Hospital for Behavioral Medicine brings on third C.E.O. since 202
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Proposed changes in Massachusetts would bar use of credit reports by employers
>HOMES: Condominium sells in Boston for $5.3 million
>HEALTH: Preventing and educating kids about cyberbullying
-Exercise could help reduce aging by lowering fat buildup (:52)
>FOOD: The Goods Bakery & Café is thriving in Spencer
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix is the dominant streaming service. So why is it changing its model?
>MOVIES: All "The Omen" movies in order to watch
>CELEBRITY: Grammy-winning gospel singer, former "American Idol" contestant Mandisa, dies at 47
>ANIMALS: Dog found tied to bench with note asking someone to adopt him (3:39)
>HISTORY: Franklin Building, Downtown Worcester, 1898
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mystery good Samaritan pulls woman from morning house fire (1:39)
-Meanwhile, in Tewksbury, cake goes viral for mistake (:37)
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