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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: Worcester man, suspect in Shrewsbury stabbing, arrested in Sturbridge
+6:00: Becker College will lay off 329 people when it closes at the end of June
+6:00: Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis dead at 89
+6:00: Mass. economy is roaring back, which is good news for job-seekers
+Noon: It's Saturday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Wall Street Journal: Small but compelling exhibit at Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: 8 must-see movies being released in May
-Worcester bus driver on leave after leaving teen living with Autism on school bus all day
-Worcester police seek suspect in baseball bat beating
-37-year-old woman stabbed at storage facility in Shrewsbury
-Showtime to film scenes from TV series in downtown Worcester
-City encouraging drivers to skip Kelley Square when going to Polar Park
-Related (from April 2019): Is this is nightmare scenario of Kelley Square redesign?
-Rosen's Roundtable #438 (28:16): Parking in Worcester
-Tree falls on house on Eureka Street in Worcester
-Victims advocate wins Worcester County Bar Association award
-SeltzerTime Podcast #117 (53:14): We just don’t hate anything that much
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Oh baby! UMass Memorial Maternity Center delivers 25 babies in 24 hours (:20)
-Joyner Lucas' latest, with Lil Baby - 'Ramen & OJ' (3:39)
-ICYMI: New bakery finds home in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including WPD to use body cameras, will RMV breathe life into Southwest Commons?, strike talks resume and more
-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): Algonquin to retire Tomahawks mascot
-Former Westborough car dealership sells for $3.3 million
-Princeton public safety project faces town meeting hurdle
-Ifeatu Melifonwu of Grafton joins brother in becoming NFL draft pick
-Bravehearts to offer innovative all-you-can-eat ticket this season
-Holy Cross announces broadcast schedule through May 9
-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)
-New England: Mass. economy roared back in first quarter
-Lowe’s looking to fill over 1,000 new jobs across Massachusetts
-Homes: 5 open houses for you in Worcester
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: Watch loose cow visit grocery store in England, try to get inside
-Food: Chicken wing prices are soaring, forcing restaurants to adapt
-Shopping: 34 Mother’s Day gifts you can buy on Amazon
-History: Corner of Highland and West streets in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Meanwhile, in England, armed robber who demanded chicken nuggets at McDonald’s during breakfast flees with McMuffin instead
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-City leaders say Worcester is fully prepared to reopen
-Worcester's numbers have gone down by 141 cases over the past 2 weeks
-Worcester to open main library, basketball courts
-Worcester high school students are excited to finish year with in-person learning
-Worcester County, state reach lowest case levels since Nov.
-Dr. Finberg of UMass Medical School on mask mandate changes and outdoor exposure (2:49)
-ICYMI: Worcester clinic allows people to choose which vaccine they get (1:58)
-Mass. officials announce 1,179 new cases and 16 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.7 percent
-It was anxiety — not the shots — that caused vaccine reactions in 5 states, officials say
-Facing reduced demand, clinics look to other ways to get vaccine takers
-Masks no longer required when outside in Mass. (1:21)
-10 major questions about the CDC’s updated mask guidelines, answered by doctors
-Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million
-The U.S. is taking a major step toward resuming normal life
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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