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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+5:00: Man riding stolen dirt bike on Worcester streets arrested
+5:00: Pepe’s Italian Restaurant in Worcester is moving to Shrewsbury Street, expanding kitchen
+5:00: In stop at picket line, Mass. AG Maura Healey pledges backing of St. Vincent nurses
+5:00: SeltzerTime Podcast #111 (1:15:46): A coffee shop worth dying for
+5:00: John DiPietro's Worcester Neighborhoods (11:51): Main Street from Lincoln Square to Webster Square
+5:00: Travel the northeast on Amtrak for just $19 this summer
+5:00: Robert Rossetti writing comedy screenplays with Worcester in view
+8:30: Attorney General Maura Healey to visit striking St. Vincent Hospital nurses
+8:30: GoFundMe started to help Worcester Police Officer diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 24
+8:30: Radio Worcester (10:01): City Manager Ed Augustus on Standing with the Asian-American community, SROs out of WPS & modernizing
-Spencer police officer charged, suspended after domestic incident following heated talk over stimulus check, records say
-School bus collides with tractor trailer in Shrewsbury, driver, 7 children hurt (2:09)
-Related: Family had to deal with similar call two years ago
-Washington Square building on site of new Worcester hotel demolished
-Family searching for answers after couple dies hiking in Acadia National Park (2:00). Article
-St. Vincent management compares resolution with UFCW with MNA negotiations
-Worcester police tightened call-in protocols after alleged sickout
-Worcester officer appealed suspension over slapping incident
-Worcester schools post improved dropout, graduation rates
-Janice Harvey: Worcester, your best life is within reach
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (28:21): Scott Casper, President, American Antiquarian Society
-Dunkin’ launching free doughnut Wednesdays
-Check out Glue Man Records, a DIY record label here in Worcester
-ICYMI: JetBlue flights to Florida could return to Worcester Regional Airport by end of summer, city officials say
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rabies Clinic April 10 in Holden
-Owner of Auburn senior living facility sued in California for allegedly manipulating Medicare ratings system
-Health Connector announces expanded subsidies, enrollment
-Holy Cross, Fordham reschedule football matchup for March 27
-Wachusett, Kettle Brook golf courses to open for season on Friday
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: The all-new Nissan Rogue is at Bertera Nissan (5:41)
-Homes: Video tour of 3-bedroom, 2-bath home for sale in Holden (1:45)
-Celebrity: Veteran actor George Segal dies at 87
-Food: Smoker-style barbecue pork ribs from Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Animals: Worcester pets newly up for adoption
-TV/Streaming: New on HBO Max in April
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. auto body shop fixes up van, gives it to family of five
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, man in stolen Frito-Lay truck leads officers on wild chase
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:00: How to get vaccinated at CVS, Walgreens in Massachusetts
+8:30: More than 3 million vaccine doses administered in Massachusetts
-More than 70% of Worcester parents in survey say they want 5-day per week in-person learning
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-ICYMI: Love on the front lines: Couple meets while working at Worcester's DCU Center field hospital (2:16). Article
-Mass. officials announce 1,476 new cases, 20 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 2 percent
-More than 3 million vaccine doses administered in Massachusetts
-Nearly half of health care workers remain unvaccinated, survey finds
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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