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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 (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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