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Here's what's going on today in Worcester
+NEW: Brandon Dirsa, victim of Maxwell St. shooting, dies
+NEW: Parking ban in effect in Worcester beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday
+NEW: Worcester firefighters put out blaze on Westminster St. porch
+NEW: Alisan Porter, Worcester native and ‘The Voice’ champion, to play Mohegan Sun
+NEW: Yoga Center Remembers Accident Victim (2:07)
+NEW: It's Saturday night! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
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-It's Small Business Saturday. Check out Shopping & Deals before you head out today
-Worcester now in 8- to 12-inch snow range Sunday to Tuesday; Residents grab shovels, salt to prepare
-19-year-old seriously injured, police search for two suspects after victim shot in head on Maxwell St. (1:44)
-Man reportedly driving home from bar charged in Chandler St. pedestrian fatality
-Worcester boxer charged with assault in nightclub fight
-'The Worcester 6: Heroes Remembered' five part mini-documentary debuts Dec. 3
-Worcester Six exhibit to open at Union Station (2:35)
-Six-year-old Worcester business to close, victim of Mass. vape ban (2:25)
-Worcester CEO inspires young women by example to be ‘strong, smart and bold’
-Celebration of Holidays and Celtic Traditions in Worcester Dec. 17 (8:35)
-Heated igloos now at Beer Garden
-Watch Holy Cross football team in NCAA Tournament at Compass Tavern, doors open at 11 a.m.
-Night of firsts for Worcester Railers in 6-4 win
-Worcester Police log for Nov. 21
-This is America's favorite holiday TV special
-Yikes: Kid Rock escorted off stage at his own bar after lewd rant against Oprah
-'The call each of us fears most,' police department mourns Krispy Kreme donuts that fell from truck
-Today's Heroes: Denny's patrons give new car to waitress who walks 14 miles to work
Top Posts
-Up to 5 Inches of Snow Expected Sunday in Worcester
-New store opens in Worcester (:45)
-After 3 fatal crashes in 12 hours, Worcester DA, area police issue plea for safety on roads (1:35)
-23-year-old Worcester man arrested on 9 charges, including motor vehicle homicide, in Chandler St. crash
-Chris Pace, firefighter saved by Lt. Jason Menard, released from hospital; Here's how you can help
-3 escape car fire in Worcester
-TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods sold 19 products that had been recalled
-Spencer man thankful to be alive after hunting accident
-Actor Denis Leary to attend Worcester warehouse fire memorial
-Felon's wife admits to using his drug money to open restaurant in Worcester
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man sues UMass Memorial for $5 million
-EcoTarium rings in new year...at noon so the kids can go to bed
-The most popular stories of 2025 on The 016
-The top viewed stories of 2025 at This Week in Worcester
-News Link Live’s 10 most-read stories of 2025
-Sip elevated libations high above The Woo at Vue, Worcester's newest cocktail lounge (:52)
-8 months after UMass Medical School layoffs, N.I.H. to review delayed funding applications
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on New Year's Day
-Trash and recycling delayed a day in Worcester
-City Council, School Committee members to be inaugurated Friday
-Worcester Public Schools, police update school partnership
-Radio Worcester (21:52): Raising Cane’s opens in Worcester, leaders share culture behind the brand
>DINING OUT: New Year's Day breakfast deal at Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-ICYMI: 21-year-old killed in Northbridge crash
-Victims of Barre crash mourned
-Radio Worcester (10:46): Pediatric flu cases surge in Worcester E.R.s
-Related: Doctor on how to control flu spread as cases spike in Mass. (2:18)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fire hits Holden market
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: “Dig” for a cure
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): First Day Hike in Shrewsbury
-South Street parcel in Shrewsbury may get industrial overhaul
-Did you lose your keys in Paxton?
-Sutton antique store influenced by Grafton Flea Market
-Dudley man arrested after warrant issued in Webster credit union larceny case
-Oxford Chief Michael Daniels named top cop in Canton
-Action Ambulance pitches its services to Spencer
-Power Surge Bar Arcade opens in Fitchburg
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Get tickets to see the 100 biggest concert tours of 2026
-Last Call: Ricardo Barros, photographer
>OPINION: Suzanne Graham Anderson: A year of travels, truths and knowledge gained for the year ahead
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Corner Lunch Diner
>SPORTS: Patriots' Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge (:49). Article
-Coach Mike Vrabel reacts to allegations against 2 of his players (:32). Article
-Drake Maye surges to NFL MVP favorite after Matthew Stafford’s dud
-Bruins beat Edmonton, 6-2
-Balanced effort leads Holy Cross men’s basketball to win in Patriot League opener
-Late free throws push Holy cross women's basketball past Bucknell in Patriot League opener
-Holy Cross Athletics 2025 in review
-Bravehearts to hold 3-week summer camp in 2026
-Railers beat Wheeling, 7-2
-The best of Worcester sports in 2025
>NATIONAL: Dozens presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar
-More than 30 bodies recovered from Houston-area bayous this year, sparking serial killer fears
-Tragic: Grandfather who ran back into burning home to save grandson dies
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person killed in fire at Manchester apartment building
-Mark your calendars for these big events in Boston in 2026 (1:00)
>COLLEGES: Charting a course for excellence at Assumption
-Clark Challenge. Change. Podcast (13:38): Blue Man Group, creative communities and making your idea reality
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): We've got your must-travel list for 2026 (4:19)
-The real reason flight attendants greet you at the boarding door
>BUSINESS: 2026 Economic Forecast: Real estate's opportunity among uncertainty
-2026 Economic Forecast: Fresh faces to lead health care
-2026 Economic Forecast: Craft beer & cannabis will struggle to adapt
-2026 Economic Forecast: Community colleges step up in the higher ed industry
-2026 Economic Forecast: D.E.I. will operate in a low-key manner
-2026 Economic Forecast: Manufacturing's unpredictability, tempered enthusiasm
>HOMES: Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor: Residential real estate is now balanced
>HEALTH: The benefits of dry January
-Drugmakers to raise U.S. prices on 350 medicines despite pressure
>FOOD: Which grocery items had price increases in 2025?
>TV/STREAMING: Is Netflix the new HGTV?
>MOVIES: Best sex scenes in 2025 movies
-Best horror movies of 2025 on streaming and in theaters
-Trailer for new Christopher Nolan movie, "The Odyssey" (1:54)
>CELEBRITY: Celine Dion shares rare public video to her fans as she battles stiff person syndrome
-How Cheryl Hines overcame "pain" of husband R.F.K. Jr.'s sexting scandal
>ANIMALS: Terrified shelter dog saved by her guardian angel (2:30)
>HISTORY: Mass. governor signed a redistricting bill 2 centuries ago that led to term gerrymandering
>GOOD NEWS: Mom learns long-lost pen pal is her doctor — who delivered her kids
-Meanwhile, in Australia, rider goes through McDonalds on horseback, trots away with ice cream cone
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