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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly sunny, high of 88 in Worcester
+11:30: It's Saturday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Worcester businesses reap benefits from film tax incentive
-Canal District business pioneer John Giangregorio passes away
-Makeover of historic Kelley Square building hits home stretch
-Homes: Stone mansion in Worcester selling for $1 million
-Worcester woman stuck with gift cards that have no value
-Family of slain Worcester County teen fights back against gun violence
-Demand is high for entry level positions in Central Mass.
-Exit renumbering on I-290, I-395 starts Sunday
-ICYMI: Big changes proposed along Park Ave. in Worcester
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Fill your freezer – not the landfill. Reduce food waste and save up to 50% every grocery trip with the free Flashfood app!
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-New Episode: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (36:14): Honey Whiskey Past and Present
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals hit former Leicester Memorial School
-Grafton man questioned in Boston road rage incident
-Health advisories lifted for 2 Shrewsbury ponds
-Registered sex offender charged with possessing child pornography
-Police investigate oil spill at Mass Pike Westborough Plaza
-Pan Mass Challege 2021 to start in Sturbridge Saturday
-Westfield shuts out Bravehearts. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Buy tickets
-Bravehearts to hold Military Appreciation Night on Saturday
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox win in extra innings again
-Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Colleges: Clark grad nominated by president to serve as Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
-Business: U.S. likely enjoyed hiring spree in July as economy rebounds
-Tragic: 5 young siblings die in St. Louis-area fire, officials says
-New England: Massachusetts man collects $15 million lottery jackpot after previous $1 million win
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet cats Butterscotch and Lightfoot at WARL
-Celebrity: A painting stopped Bill Murray’s suicidal thoughts: "I get another chance every day"
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: Movie, TV projects filmed in Worcester: How many have you seen?
-Shopping: $200 rebate when you bundle eligible LG products at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hockey player saves life of referee who collapsed during game in Wellesley
-Meanwhile, in Russia, woman sues McDonald's after burger ad made her break her Lent fast
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+11:30: Testing spikes locally as Delta fears grow
-Worcester schools face decision-making for COVID guidelines
-Winston W. Wiley: Worcester has not reached heard immunity, why gamble with such high stakes
-UMass Memorial's Dr. Eric Dickson weighs in on the Delta variant
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-ICYMI: Local COVID hospitalizations higher, but not at surge levels
-Mass. confirms 1,111 new cases, 2 more deaths
-Vaccine mandate not on "short-term" agenda for Mass. legislature
-United Airlines will require U.S. employees to be vaccinated
-Florida adds single-day record 22,783 cases Friday
-Unvaccinated survivors twice as likely to get reinfected, study shows
-Is a national vaccine mandate coming?
-Do's and Don'ts for people looking to dodge Delta variant (1:40)
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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