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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Driver in horrific wrong-way crash was from Worcester
-Sunday: 3 die as SUVs collide in wrong-way crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Community comes together to show support for ill Worcester Police Officer and his family
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 19
-ICYMI: Worcester the 14th hottest real estate market in the country
-Advocates throw a block party in hopes of saving 'The Bridge'
-Artist offers new take on existing POW!WOW! Worcester mural
-WCCA-TV's 'Health Matters' (28:03): Jennifer K. Yates and Kriti Mittal, UMass Memorial
-Friday's storm puts Worcester in line for Snowiest City title
-Here's what to do with your kids during April vacation in Mass.
-Reminder: No trash pickup delay in Worcester on Patriots Day
-See all the day's Worcester news
-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 today, tomorrow
-Road construction begins on multiple roads in Grafton
-Holden teen builds tiny house in backyard
-Northborough police host DEA National RX Takeback Day site
-I-90 West exit in Auburn closed Tuesday night
-ICYMI: Man fatally struck by 2 different vehicles on I-190 in Sterling
-WPI University Lecture Series featuring Cornel West (1:29:01)
-Holy Cross football team to play South Dakota State in NCAA playoffs
-Rick Hoyt remembers his father, Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt
-Though Marathon postponed, some running full race route
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WBJ's 40 Under Forty nominations due May 7
-BID asks for artists to decorate empty Worcester storefronts
-Song to Get You Through the Week: D-Tension's 'Kenmore Square' is really relatable
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Homes: The 5 newest houses for sale in Worcester
-Animals: Adoption bio goes viral for 'tiny demon who hates humans' (1:05)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Food: Chef Joey's zucchini flowers
-Tribute to writer Al Southwick of Leicester, who passed away at 100
-History: Front Street and Worcester Common in early 1900s
-TV/Streaming: Netflix hit 'Bridgerton' renewed for seasons 3 and 4
-See all big the winners from the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards
-Meanwhile, in Newton, man spots his stolen bicycle while watching Ch. 5 report
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-‘It feels like relief’: Vaccine eligibility opens to Mass. residents 16 and older
-N.H. opens vaccines to non-residents Monday
-Worcester State's 'The Beat' (20:59): Dr. Michael Hirsh
-Assumption will require all students, staff and faculty to receive vaccine in fall
-South Grafton family honors COVID-19 victims with memorial
-ICYMI: Worcester pharmacist on frontline of pandemic with vaccinations
-Mass. officials announce 1,265 new cases and 7 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.97 percent
-Half of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of vaccine
-Vaccine demand is slowing in parts of the U.S.
-How long after COVID recovery should I get vaccinated?
-Dr. Fauci says U.S. will likely resume use of J&J vaccine with a warning or restriction
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): This woman has made more than 1,500 special masks for kids at a Missouri hospital
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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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