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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Thunderstorms possible this afternoon
+6:00: Here's what we know and what we don't about the Worcester police shooting and bomb scare
+6:00: Cellphone video shows police standoff with armed suspect in Worcester (2:17)
+6:00: Junior Bravehearts Program returns for 7th season
+6:00: Bravehearts partner with HMEA Autism Resource Central for Jersey Night
+2:00: Worcester police kill heavily armed man (1:51). Article
*2:00: Related: 'You just heard 3 or 4 gunshots,' residents describe shooting (1:33)
*2:00: Related: Officials say suspect threatened to use bomb (7:58)
*2:00: Related: Worcester DA provides details after shooting (2:06)
+2:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (30:45): Grace Cheffers, Executive Director, Visitation House
+Noon: Authorities ID man killed by Worcester police
+Noon: Video from Monday's car fire with entrapment in Worcester (2:15)
+Noon: 'Stanton Capitol Presents' a rich, soulful showcase for Worcester rappers
-Worcester police shoot, kill man they say had rifle, body armor (1:50). Article
*More coverage: Channel 5 (1:30), Channel 7, Spectrum News 1, Channel 10, T&G, MassLive, Patch, Channel 25
-Family of wrong-way driver from Worcester apologizes to victims' families
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 21
-Tentative date for Bob Cousy statue unveiling at DCU Center is June 12
-Pay-by-plate parking begins in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (11:28): City Manager Ed Augustus talks fire investigation, vaccinations & masks, and rebounding from COVID
-ICYMI: Man, woman hospitalized with serious injuries after being pulled from burning car in Worcester
-Reminder: No trash pickup delay in Worcester this week
-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): Brilla Coffee brews up new store in Holden
-Spencer singer Ryleigh Modig joins team of John Legend on 'The Voice' and earns praise from Kelly Clarkson
-Manchaug Pond cleanup is April 24
-Moped crash in Westminster leaves one in critical condition
-QCC anticipates reopening of early childhood education lab school in fall
-National: Derek Chauvin convicted of murdering George Floyd
-Finishing touches being put on new Worcester ballpark (1:25). Article
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Single-game tickets to Mass. Pirates go on sale Saturday
-SeltzerTime #114 (53:15): Destigmatizing cannabis with style
-Cars: Swing into spring with huge savings and selection at Bertera Nissan (6:47)
-Homes: The 5 newest houses for sale in Worcester
-Animals: Worcester Adoptable Pets: Meet Precious, Caesar, Boone & more
-Shopping: Spring Savings on select Maytag® appliances at Sclamo's
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Food: This rundown mansion in N.Y. turned into world most beautiful McDonald's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community helps widow fulfill her husband's dream
-History: Easton's Corner in the 1890's
-TV/Streaming: Anderson Cooper starts his turn as ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host
-Meanwhile, in Poland, woman calls animal control on a croissant after mistaking it for a creature
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+2:00: U.S. may soon reach a tipping point on vaccine demand
+9:00: Canal District favorite reopens after COVID closure
-10 months after closing for pandemic, Worcester’s Armsby Abbey to reopen
-How close are Worcester area hospitals to capacity? Update
-Why walkup vaccinations aren’t the norm in Massachusetts yet
-To end this pandemic, ‘we’ve got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,’ U.S. Surgeon General says
-Calliope Productions survey shows theater-goers willing to return in right circumstances
-Mass. officials announce 968 new cases and 3 deaths with a positivity rate of 2.1 percent
-Here's how you can stay safe against contagious variants
-High school juniors won’t need to pass MCAS to graduate in 2022
-Experts say Massachusetts almost halfway to herd immunity (2:04)
-What should you do with vaccination card after getting both doses?
-Experts: Outdoor mask mandates may soon be able to be lifted
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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