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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+5:00: 18-year-old Worcester man indicted for murder in shooting at Park Ave. Wendy's
+5:00: Worcester Windows unveils its newest public showcase: PULP
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before making plans!
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Sutton teen's 'Idol' journey comes to an end
+Noon: Police searching for owner of pig found wandering in Lunenburg
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 26
-Car slams into Worcester cruiser on Burns Bridge
-Truck gets wedged under bridge on Sunderland Road in Worcester
-Worcester man held on $5,000 bail after child rape charge
-Worcester woman plans to buy home after winning $1 million on scratch ticket
-Auburn ink spill spans nearly a quarter mile (:19)
-Candlelight vigil held in support of striking St. Vincent Hospital nurses
-City billing St. Vincent Hospital $32,000 a day for police detail
-CSX rail, Spencer police seek suspects after train strikes baby stroller left on tracks
-ICYMI: Nightmare Worcester intersection one of state's worst for delays
-Groups behind Worcester voting rights lawsuit lay out case in virtual presentation
-Worcester creates 'Create 508' for youth creatives and entrepreneurs
-Street sweeping starts in Worcester on Monday
-Worcester to open yard waste sites on Saturday, April 3
-John DiPietro's Worcester Neighborhoods (11:51): Main Street from Lincoln Square to Webster Square
-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): Man receives honor for saving woman from car submerged in Grafton river
-Horror movie 'Unholy,' with Clinton scene, opens in theaters April 2
-Police seek public's help in hit-and-run that killed Northborough artist
-Quinsigamond Community College freezes tuition rates for 2021
-Artist Spotlight: Where do we go from here?
-New England: After losing 13-year-old daughter, teacher gives birth at age 57
-Tragic: Baby girl in Illinois mauled to death after getting too close to dog’s food bowl
-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)
-Food: Gong Cha brings bubble tea to Theater District
-Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Maggie
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 13-year-old brothers in Florida collecting cereal to feed the hungry
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, black bear takes a relaxing soak in cabin's hot tub
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: UMass Memorial holds vaccination clinic at Lincoln Village (1:38)
+Noon: Worcester, Boston report highest number of staff cases in Massachusetts schools
-‘A little surge’: New cases in Worcester increase by 351 as weekly numbers continue March upswing
-‘Help is on the way’: American Relief Plan will deliver nearly $200 million to Worcester and its schools
-Radio Worcester (10:16): State Senator Anne Gobi raises concerns over state's response in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Popular Park Ave. restaurant closes temporarily because of positive test
-Younger demographics dominating new cases in Massachusetts
-How to get vaccinated at CVS, Walgreens in Massachusetts
-Mass. officials announce 2,274 new cases, 39 deaths, 84 percent of vaccine doses administered
-Gov. Baker: 'Hang in a little longer' (1:45)
-74% of Mass. residents now optimistic about finances, survey says
-When it comes to vaccinations, state gets a good grade
-President sets new vaccine goal of 200 million shots within his first 100 days
-Bill Gates predicts when world will be 'completely back to normal'
-Study suggests those who got flu shot were less likely to get COVID-19
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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