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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today

In The News
-Latest weather: Today's high in upper 50s
+6:15: Worcester woman killed in Northborough crash ID'd
+6:15: Worcester Board of Health: Gun violence is a persistent public health threat
+6:15: Radio Worcester (10:30): City Manager Ed Augustus responds to reports that minority companies got peanuts in Polar Park project
+6:15: Princeton St. closure in Holden through April 23
+6:15: 15 Crusaders earn All-Patriot League football honors
+6:15: Artist Spotlight: The photography of Scarlett Hoey
+6:15: Worcester adoptable pets: Meet Flora, Benzo, Chico & more
+Noon: Ricky Duran's 'Selfish Love' video to premiere on CMT
+Noon: Watch the teaser trailer for locally filmed movie 'The Investigators'
+Noon: Worcester ranked among top 10 cities for urban gardening profit potential
+8:15: Worcester DPW&P will be shutting down the water main on Bourne Street
-Saturday's double-shooting in Worcester caught on video, authorities say
-T&G honored for defending 'public’s right to know' in suing Worcester for secret records
-WBJ wins 11 New England journalism awards, honoring economic, diversity, design and podcast work
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 13
-Worcester-based online cheesecake business takes off
-Filming for George Clooney's 'The Tender Bar' continued in downtown Worcester
-More parking coming to Canal District
-Saint Vincent Hospital nurses strike enters week 6
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (26:45): Lucy Hale, President & CEO, EcoTarium
-Worcesteria: Sam James talks 'Voice,' Tik Tok and upcoming Hanover show
-21-year-old Worcester woman killed in rollover crash on Route 9 in Northborough (:16)
-Worcester superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Kahlia Parker
-ICYMI: Worcester city employee salaries for 2020. Spectrum News 1. Top 500 list: This Week in Worcester
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-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 entrepreneur sells coffee, empowers women
-Grafton's Cancuns and Pub 122 approved for outdoor dining
-Tony Hawk's Foundation donates $10,000 to Leominster skatepark that honors teen killed in hit-and-run (1:08)
-MBI wins $252,000 to spur biomedical entrepreneurship
-Shaping the Future: Holy Cross Athletics unveils five-year strategic plan
-Men's golfer Juan Suan named Crusader of the Week
-Patriots legend Julian Edelman retires
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Food: Ground turkey sold at Wegmans, Stop & Shop and Hannaford linked to salmonella outbreak
-Video: View the Boston skyline from Worcester over 50 miles away (:26)
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Shopping: Jordan’s to give away free furniture, mattresses if Red Sox pitcher throws no-hitter
-Celebrity: Oscars 2021 reveals A-list roster of presenters
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-History: Hall in the old State Mutual Building in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Anonymous thank you note leaves Mass. veteran feeling grateful
-Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, humongous snake found slithering in tree along park trail
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Cases are rising in more than half the states, despite vaccinations
+8:15: U.S. will pause use of J&J vaccine after rare complications
-Worcester pharmacist proud to 'restore a sense of normalcy' (1:54)
-Mobile clinics help deliver vaccine to hard-to-reach people
-Gov. Baker: Mass. to reach 2 million people fully vaccinated (1:09)
-Free testing in Worcester on Thursday
-Radio Worcester (10:25): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccines, variants and the state of COVID
-Dr. Finberg of UMass Medical School explains latest reports about vaccines
-Drive-through vaccination clinic in Holden next week
-Valley Tech students assist at Uxbridge vaccination clinic
-Mass. officials announce 1,376 new cases and 19 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.3 percent
-16 percent of parents consider holding child back a grade, poll shows
-Officials: 28% of American adults are fully vaccinated
-More young people are getting hospitalized as a more infectious strain becomes dominant
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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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