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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+4:00: Gory details emerge in case against Worcester man accused of murdering his mother
+4:00: Video from April 23 2-alarm fire in Worcester (9:58)
+4:00: Leicester police warn of Eversource scam
+4:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 28
+4:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (21:47): Tim MacMillan, We Are Firefighters With Parkinson’s Disease
+4:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (15:37): Reopening, return to school, parking and Polar Park
+4:00: Table Talk Pies celebrates National Blueberry Pie Day
+4:00: Mass. Pirates single-game tickets now on sale
+4:00: Five Things to Do: Refugee artisans, music at Indian Ranch and more
+4:00: Last Call with Johnny Bui, author of 'Who’s Doing It'
-Here are the latest Worcester restaurants and bars that want outdoor dining
-Overnight: Man shot during home invasion in Dudley (:37)
-Man riding stolen dirt bike recklessly in Worcester busted for drugs
-St. Vincent says it 'will not concede' to nurse staffing demand
-YMCA of Central Massachusetts delivers 1 millionth meal
-Activism shows comedian Serenity Jones' serious side
-Fundraising begins for Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade in October
-Radio Worcester (15:15): City Manager Ed Augustus talks MassDigi, development, COVID, and Grafton Street police shooting
-SeltzerTime Podcast #116 (39:56): Go Where the Story Takes You, with Kevin Koczwara
-Tribute to man who ran downtown Worcester eatery for over 45 years
-WPS Superintendent’s Artist of the Week: Alisson Sinecio-Cruz
-$10 of free groceries for new Worcester customers. Save money and square off against food waste with Flashfood - now at Stop Shop!
-ICYMI: Son charged with killing his mother, 71, in Worcester; proceedings delayed with son in hospital
-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): Northborough residents frustrated with truck traffic using local streets
-Grafton seniors enjoy Bingo from the comfort of their own… cars?
-Auburn Fire Rescue battles brush fire along Route 20
-Northborough/Southborough School Committee to vote on Tomahawks mascot
-Radio Worcester (10:55): MassDiGi partners with WPI with Founder & Executive Director Timothy Loew
-Bravehearts begin 2021 season on May 26, with full schedule
-One-on-one with Crusaders' freshman quarterback Matt Sluka
-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)
-Homes: Video tour of home for sale in Beaver Brook neighborhood (:50)
-Tragic: Woman on date killed by man who jumped from parking garage in California
-National: Video shows Colorado officer laughing about violent arrest of woman, 73, with dementia
-TV/Streaming: Netflix summer movie schedule
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: Retired K-9 drug dog in Australia has hilarious cocaine flashback
-History: Keeping the gaslights lit in Worcester (2:44)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pennsylvania police officer saves 9-day-old baby after she stopped breathing
-Meanwhile, in Utah, watch as dog joins track meet relay race, wins
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:00: Mass. ER visits fell 55% during pandemic
-Mass. to lift mask restrictions; all limitations lifted on Aug. 1
-WooSox can now have 2,377 fans at Opening Day, per Gov. Baker's order
-Vaccination appointments available Thursday morning and afternoon in Worcester
-All high school students need to be back in-person by May 17
-Worcester schools preparing for full return of in-person learning
-Free testing in Worcester on Thursday
-Walk-in mobile vaccination clinics this week in Worcester
-Grafton Middle School students head back to school Wednesday
-New Holy Cross course will examine the science and politics of pandemics
-Mass. officials announce 825 new cases and 4 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.7 percent
-Hospital visitation restrictions won’t be eased just yet
-The number of fully vaccinated people has outpaced those with just one dose, CDC says
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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