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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly clear in the 50s today
+6:00: Double shooting on Sigel Street in Worcester
+6:00: 20-year-old woman dies from injuries suffered in fiery Worcester car crash last month
+6:00: 24 candidates qualifying for Worcester election so far
+6:00: Holy Cross’ incoming President Vincent Rougeau talks about his historic appointment and his plans
+6:00: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before your weekend making plans!
+Noon: 18-year-old Worcester man arrested for large capacity firearm
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: New parking to come to Canal District before summer starts
+8:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 7
-First in The 016: New health insurance company with ties to UMass Memorial launched in Worcester
-Worcester pizza shop struggling to find staff as customers fill dining room (2:05). Article
-Man sought after shooting during robbery at hotel in West Boylston
-Worcester School Committee OKs sex education program for district
-Positive signs but ‘significant differences’ remain between nurses, hospital
-Worcesteria: WooSox parking situation worse than it looks
-"The best joke about Worcester I've ever heard": Comedians share their favorite jabs
-Artist Spotlight: Kira Houston
-ICYMI: Livery passenger in Worcester fatally stabbed in the chest by another rider, authorities say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-John DiPietro's "Worcester's Neighborhoods" Episode 7 (5:39): West Boylston Street
-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): Aerial coverage of truck wedged under bridge in Westborough (15:31)
-Leaf and brush drop-off tomorrow in Holden
-Millbury DPW helps comes to the rescue of baby duck
-Truck goes up in flames in Leominster
-Uxbridge school begins construction on gym named after Holy Cross rower killed in crash
-New England: Pizza shop owner used fraudulent PPP loan to buy an Alpaca farm
-WooSox drop 3rd straight to open season
-WooSox single game tickets go on sale
-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)
-Homes: 5 Worcester open houses worth a look
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-History: Union Station in the early 1900s
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Bernice
-Shopping: Nearly 1 in 3 new stores opening in the U.S. is a Dollar General
-Celebrity: George Clooney plays Brad Pitt fanatic in hilarious video
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Kidney donor, recipient meet for first time at baseball game
-Meanwhile, in Florida, man crashes stolen police car, steals second police car
-Update: Donations pour in after in New York 4-year-old orders $2,620 worth of Spongebob popsicles
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Walk-up vaccine clinic 8-4 tomorrow on Worcester Common
+6:00: Analysis reveals when COVID-19 was first detected in each community
-Stop & Shop pharmacies in Mass. now accepting vaccine walk-ins
-Updated cases for every city and town in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Walk-ins will be welcome at most mass vaccination sites in Massachusetts (1:32)
-Mass. officials announce 1,004 new cases and 5 deaths with a positivity rate of 1.4 percent
-Over 99% of Mass. vaccine recipients return for second dose, Gov. Baker says
-Pfizer vs. Moderna vaccines: Does one have more side effects?
-Free beer and a hot dog: Across U.S., incentives push to get holdouts vaccinated
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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