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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:00: Man, 65, fatally stabbed in back of livery vehicle, Worcester police say
+7:00: Back at bargaining table, striking nurses and St. Vincent Hospital try to hammer out agreement
+7:00: Five Things to Do: Orlando Baxter, Cara Brindisi and more!
+7:00: Sutton police ask for assistance in IDing 2 people
+7:00: SeltzerTime Podcast #118 (30:34): DoughBoyz: Feed the Movement
+Noon: City, Chamber cancel Fourth of July fireworks
+Noon: No cause of death yet in case of mother and daughter found in Shrewsbury in March
+Noon: Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Check Dining Out for latest specials and more
+Noon: Last Call with Eleanor Gilmore and Joyce Mandell, Jane Week Organizers
+Noon: Eyes in the Street: I survived Worcester’s new Kelley Square
+Noon: Dancehall artist Graffy covers Justin Bieber in video
+Noon: WPI works to turn toxic sewage sludge into renewable energy
+9:00: One hospitalized, 6 displaced after Leominster fire
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 5
+9:00: Home heating assistance deadline extended to May 28 in Worcester area
+9:00: Worcester named a Tree City USA for 35th year in a row
-Feds want $2 million from developer who swindled city of Worcester
-First look: Here's the design of the 13-story building planned for Canal District (14 images)
-Related: Former Sir Morgan's Cove in Worcester facing wrecking ball this week
-Related: City owns parcels under proposed 13-story mixed-use building
-Saint Vincent Hospital nurses to present proposal to Tenet in negotiations Wednesday on 59th day of strike
-Worcester's committee to address jet ski use on Indian Lake
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Collaborating to bring the culture of Worcester to the public
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Recently opened Worcester Public Market houses 36 vendors
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Worcester is one of the top 10 cities in the country poised to recover stronger post-pandemic
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle': Welcoming the Woo Sox
-Radio Worcester (16:20): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Polar Park parking, fare-free WRTA, police body cams, COVID and more
-Food: Table Talk Pies is giving away free snack-size pies to educators
-Clark alumna’s $6 million gift will foster music education at Clark and in Main South
-Dudley man faces federal charges for unemployment fraud
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:33)
-ICYMI: Worcester company in hot water years after Ch. 4's I-Team exposed heating oil problems (2:56). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including City Councilor urges faster implementation of police body cameras, Lake Quinsigamond buoys 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): Shrewsbury voters approve Prop 2 1/2 override
-Shrewsbury seeks federal funding for Route 20 safety improvements
-Holden's Gale Free Library beneficiary of $1.3 million gift
-Father speaks out after son was injured, truck totaled when wheel came flying over median in Lancaster
-Lundgren brothers, owners of Honda dealership, sell Auburn site for $1.9 million
-Former Red’s Farm Stand property in Westborough sells for $6.1 million
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Westborough on Monday night
-New plan plots a course for cross-state trail through Central Mass.
-Worcester Red Sox drop season opener
-How to watch, listen to Worcester Red Sox Games
-Holy Cross names new men's hockey coach
-Fuller RV Rental and Sales has opening for carpenters and cleaners
-Cars: Warmer Weather Means Hot Pricing at Bertera Nissan, says Mike Demers (5:05)
-Tragic: Human remains found in 2 bears suspected in Colorado attack
-Homes: Kitchen of Worcester Victorian oozes traditional charm after a major makeover
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: Adopt a pet from Worcester area shelters: New pets added this week
-History: The demolished Plymouth Congregational Church
-TV/Streaming: Watch all 6 episodes on Netflix's 'Amend: The Fight for America' documentary for free for a limited time
-Celebrity: How Holy Cross grad Ann Dowd finds the humanity in 'Handmaids Tale' villain
-Shopping: Save $200 on select Maytag appliances during Seize the May sale at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Officers in New York buy homeless man socks instead of arresting him for shoplifting
-Meanwhile, online, McDonald’s customers in frenzy over “disgusting” “terrible” Chick 'N' Cheese burger available overseas
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Walk-ins will be welcome at most mass vaccination sites in Massachusetts (1:32)
+Noon: CVS now accepting walk-ins for vaccinations; ‘No appointment necessary’
+Noon: Over 500 appointments available tomorrow at Worcester State
+Noon: Pfizer to seek Emergency Use Authorization for its vaccine for kids 2 To 11
-With supply of vaccines outweighing demand, Worcester sites opening to walk-ins
-This week's walk-up vaccination times, sites
-UMass starts process of dismantling DCU Center field hospital
-WPI researchers says medicinal herb may impede COVID from replicating
-Walmart offering walk-in vaccination appointments at its 48 Massachusetts pharmacies
-Frustrated by COVID canceling prom, Grafton High parents organize their own
-ICYMI: Free testing in Worcester this week
-Mass. officials announce 718 new cases and 5 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.6 percent
-Pandemic anxiety is changing our dreams, local experts say
-Independence Day, indeed: President aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
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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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