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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 (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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