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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+4:30: Barricaded suspect arrested in Worcester after attacking officers with wrench, throwing urine on them, police say
+4:30: Rosen's Roundtable #435 (27:59): Where Are The Condos?
+4:30: Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
+1:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before making plans!
+1:00: Scheme inside Worcester County Jail used information from inmates to steal more than $77,000 in COVID benefits
+1:00: Agreement allows sale of Mount Carmel Church property in Worcester
+1:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+1:00: Heh heh: Grafton Library’s promise to loan out cats is just a feline April Fool
+8:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – April 2
+8:15: RMV: No vehicle inspections through the weekend
+8:15: Local high schools recognized for innovation programs
-Worcester police identify, charge driver in Shrewsbury St. hit-and-run crash
-Worcester man gets 21-24 years for kidnapping, rape at Shrewsbury motel
-Worcester man convicted in infant son’s 2007 death admits to child rape
-Leicester man indicted in unemployment and SBA loan fraud related to Pandemic
-ICYMI: 8 months in prison for Worcester auto body shop owner sentenced for tax fraud
-Worcester DA’s assistant alleges wrongdoing in ethics probe
-Worcesteria: As Bridge struggle deepens, keep focus on kids
-Worcester extends outdoor dining program to 2022
-City launches $50,000 grant program for restaurants to purchase supplies
-Beirut Bite owner sees risk paying off
-Amtrak proposes new service through Worcester
-St. Vincent Hospital nurse: A year of heartbreak, exhaustion, broken promises - and hope
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - April
-U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to deliver Holy Cross commencement address
-SeltzerTime Podcast #112 (1:10:53): The janitor with stamina
-Artist Spotlight: Bushido Bright
-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): Shrewsbury principal frustrated with officials after school bus crash
-Holden street sweeping schedule announced
-Alleged railroad vandals arraigned in Spencer
-Milestone day in Worcester as WooSox players practice at Polar Park
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (36:39): Fall sport midseason check-in
-Former Pittsburgh Steelers star signs with Mass. Pirates
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-TV/Streaming: New on Discovery+ in April
-Movies: 5 must-see movies being released in April
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Goodwill employee in Oklahoma finds massive sum of cash in donation, helps return money to owner
-Meanwhile, in Quebec, wandering moose rescued from backyard pool
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-About 25% of Worcester’s population have received at least 1 one dose of vaccine
-Worcester surpasses 22,000 cases
-Worcester restaurant shutting down because of COVID
-44% of Worcester students to continue remote learning
-WCCA-TV PSA (5:46): Dr. Joseph Sabato, UMass Memorial, COVID vaccines explained
-Massachusetts one of the least safe states during COVID-19
-ICYMI: WARL works to keep pets with their families during COVID
-Mass. officials announce 2,455 new cases, 32 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 2.5 percent
-Vaccine side effects: Why do some get them and what does it mean?
-Behind on rent? In danger of being evicted? Here’s what you need to know
-Don't click it: Justice Department warns of fake vaccine surveys
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
-Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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