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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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