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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Starting to cool down, storm possible this afternoon
-City considers buying Denholm building in downtown Worcester
-Glazy Susan hopes to reopen soon after DCU Center cooling system fails
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Local businesses looking for boost as sales tax holiday is this weekend
-Reflection of face in casket a "wake-up call" at Worcester violence prevention display
-Ray Mariano: Warning, the trash police want to weigh your bags
-ICYMI: Worcester has more residents than ever before, tops 206,000, fastest growing large city in New England
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Want a week's worth of produce for just $5? Stress-free savings are just a few clicks away.
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-NEW EPISODE: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-See the POW! WOW! Worcester lineup
-Dropkick Murphys return to Worcester for outdoor show at Palladium
-Worcester Youth Leadership Institute participants graduate from 6-week program
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community rallies together to help grant wish for Webster teen with cancer
-Sturbridge bride searches for special car to recreate picture with late grandfather on wedding day
-Grafton road construction will affect area around Sunrise Avenue
-Bravehearts clinch playoff berth! Home playoff game 5 p.m. Sunday
-WooSox swept in home doubleheader
-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
-Health: Pancreatic cancer diagnostic test approved
-Business: U.S. jobless claims fall to 375,000, near pandemic low
-Tragic: Man drowns in Lake Winnipesaukee after he slips and falls off a boat
-Food: France photos and a recipe from Chef Joey
-Shopping: Holy Cross sociology professor on how to score an A+ in sustainable back-to-school shopping
-Animals: Paralyzed puppy on the hunt for forever home in new wheelchair
-Homes: Video tour of Colby Avenue house for sale in Worcester (2:02)
-History: Worcester History Lesson: Meet Eva March Tappan
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on VOD: "Black Widow", "Joe Bell", "Profile" and more
-Celebrity: Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 101-year-old Massachusetts World War II vet honored
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, man steals horse, hides it in bedroom, deputies say
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-This unvaccinated former Worcester resident spent 23 days in the hospital. Hear his message
-Worcester reports fifth week-over-week increase in new cases
-34% of youngest eligible people in Worcester vaccinated compared to 85% of oldest residents
-Worcesteria: One step forward, two steps back
-Anti-mask sentiments dominate Wachusett schools meeting
-Radio Worcester (8:31): Mask requirements in Worcester Public Schools with School Committee member Laura Clancey
-ICYMI: Parents react to Worcester school committee vote to keep mask mandate
-Heated moment at Millbury school committee meeting over masks
-Anti-mask sentiments dominate Wachusett schools meeting
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Mass. officials report 1,182 new cases, 11 additional deaths as positivity rate ticks up
-UMass Medical School researchers take at-home testing to the streets in community enrollment events
-Babies born during pandemic have lower IQs: Study says
-8 states make up half of U.S. hospitalizations
-3 educators die from COVID-19 in less than 24 hours in Florida
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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