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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+5:30: Worcester developer on a mission to revitalize city's architectural gems
+5:30: Learning First charter school in Worcester to move into former St. Mary's
+5:30: Holy Cross men's hockey coach resigns
+1:00: Worcesteria: John L. Foley not running for re-election to School Committee
+1:00: Tractor trailer hits bridge on Route 9 in Westborough
+1:00: Learn 10 Free Ways to Market Your Small Business from GEM Marketing Solutions
+9:45: Downtown Worcester Beer Garden to reopen next Tuesday
+9:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – April 5
+9:45: RMV says vehicle inspection program down through Tuesday
+9:45: McDonald’s has a sweet new treat
-St. Vincent nursing strike enters 5th week (:31)
-Overnight: Flames tear through Leicester home (:18)
-1 hospitalized in Leicester rollover
-Worcester woman runs 30 miles for 30th birthday
-How will the city of Worcester spend $150 million in federal stimulus?
-Here's the April construction schedule around Kelley Square
-A new commuter rail schedule for a new kind of commute
-Holy Cross professor presents personal dementia portrait in 'Do I Look At You With Love?'
-'What the Nazis Stole' at Worcester Art Museum shows art endures
-Worcester State announces Excellence in Teaching Award winners
-Edith Morgan: What do we really value?
-ICYMI: Tribute to man who ran legendary Grafton Hill family business for 48 years
-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): Water service interruption in parts of Shrewsbury
-This summer, Apple Tree Arts programs are on the move — sometimes outdoors
-Worcester company acquires 17 convenience stores, expanding retail outlets to 146
-National: Florida works to avoid ‘catastrophic’ pond collapse
-Tragic: Girl, 3, dies after falling into septic tank at N.J. campground
-Announcement due soon on WooSox tickets
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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 movies on VOD: 'Every Breath You Take', 'Drought', 'The Believer' and more
-Shopping: State of Solomon Pond Mall, A tale of 2 levels (24:30)
-Homes: The 5 newest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-Animals: Bossy goose is the queen of her home (3:25)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): State troopers surprise girl who lost both her parents with Easter goodies
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, hungry patron opens fire after getting tired of waiting at Burger King drive-thru window
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Radio Worcester (11:17): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccinations vs. variants as we hit April
+5:30: The final insult: Some dying of COVID while awaiting vaccine
+5:30: 'Double mutant' COVID strain emerges in California
+1:00: Mass. leads nation in cases of Brazil variant
+9:45: Free testing this week in Worcester
+9:45: Athol Royalston School District cancels classes after recently vaccinated staff fall ill
-Parents say children excited to go back to class Monday, but student and teacher cases are on the rise
-Worcester outdoor dining grant program starts Monday
-Nearly 1.5 million fully vaccinated in Massachusetts
-Massachusetts expanding vaccine eligibility on Monday
-UMass Medical School helps accelerate new test technologies
-Coming out of the cave: As life creeps back, some feel dread
-First Broadway theater opens its doors since the pandemic began
-These are the key things that can help curb another surge, Dr. Fauci says
-You should think twice before laminating your vaccine card
-Is the second dose bad? If I feel OK, is it working? Can I take Tylenol?
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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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