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Obituaries
Fundraiser For Mom, Daughter, 11, Gunned Down In Central Mass Surpasses $50K
More than 650 people have donated to a fundraiser that will go to the family of a mom and 11-year-old daughter who were gunned down in their car last week in Worcester. Chasity Nuñez and her daughter Zella were shot and killed inside their car in the area of Lisbon Street at Englewood Avenue around 3 p.m. on March 5. Two men have since been arrested in the slayings. The GoFundMe hopes to raise $100,000, some of which will cover the burial costs for Chasity Nuñez and 11-year-old Zella Nuñez. The remaining money will go to the care of Chasity's 2-year-old daughter Isla and he…
Police & Fire
Only Two Arrests Made At Trouble-Free Israeli Real Estate Protest In Teaneck, Police Chief Says
Two out-of-towners were arrested after they threw liquid on protestors near the end of a controversial Israeli real estate showcase at a Teaneck synagogue, authorities said. The two assaults were the only incidents after what had been several hours of orderly demonstrations on Sunday, March 10, that drew thousands of participants and onlookers. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war stoked concerns over staging such an event, which reportedly involved information on some properties in West Bank settlements that the United States has considered illegal. The protests weren't only two-sided. Boyd A…
Police & Fire
Mom, Daughter, 11, ID'd As Victims In Central Mass Slayings; 1 Man Busted, Second On The Run
A 28-year-old woman who was a member of the Army National Guard and her 11-year-old daughter have been identified as the two killed in Worcester on Tuesday, March 5. Chasity Nunez and her daughter Zella Nunez were shot and killed inside their car in the area of Lisbon Street at Englewood Avenue around 3 p.m. Chasity leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter named Isla, reports said. Photos of the car show multiple bullet holes in the driver's side window. Karel Mangual, 28, was arrested and charged with armed assault to murder and carrying a firearm without a license. Poli…
Police & Fire
Mother, Daughter Killed In Worcester Shooting
A mother and her daughter were shot and killed in Worcester on Tuesday, March 5. Officers were called to the area of Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue just after 3 p.m. when they found the two women in a car with gunshot wounds, Worcester police said. Both suffered critical injuries in the shooting. Paramedics rushed them to an area hospital, where they later died of their wounds. Investigators did not release the victims' names. Police ask anyone with information about the slayings to contact detectives at 508-799-8651.
Lifestyle
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
News
$1M Lottery Win: Worcester Carpenter Playing With 'House Money' Lands Payday With Lucky Number
A Worcester carpenter has won his second lottery payday in a month. However, the second one dwarfs the first. Deivson Alves Martins became the 11th $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 scratch-off game. He was funding his purchases with "house money" after he'd won $500 playing the lottery a month earlier and was using those proceeds to buy more tickets. Martins chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He bought the ticket at Family Farms at 443 Park&nb…
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Get Free George's Coney Island Hot Dog In Central Mass With One Stipulation
The Worcester Public Library has teamed up again with George's Coney Island to give free hot dogs to children and teens who check out books over the school break. The promotion runs from Friday, Feb. 23, through Sunday. The promotion is meant to get more kids interested in reading and excited about the library. The Worcester County Library posted about the promotion on its Facebook page. Our school vacation week promo with George's Coney Island Hot Dogs is back starting today through Sunday, February 25. Kids & Teens! Come in to any Worcester Public Library location a…
Weather
Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These NY Spots Compare To Normal Winters
Most locations in the region have seen more snowfall than last winter, but only one location in the Northeast has exceeded the seasonal average, according to new data. "Now reaching the back stretch of the winter season, current snowfall totals across not only our area, but a large portion of the East remains below the seasonal averages," according the US National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters. In the first image above, areas in red have seen the most snowfall through Sunday, Feb. 18 while locations in white and sky blue have seen the least. A comparison of snowfall tota…
Police & Fire
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) Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing On Woman Valentine's Day In Worcester Denied Bail: DA
Update: A 29-year-old man who was arrested Wednesday night, Feb. 14, after police say he stabbed a woman at a Worcester Apartment was denied bail during his arraignment Thursday, authorities said. Sadrac Metellus, of Worcester, is charged with murder charge, and faces an additional charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Original: A woman was killed at her home in Worcester on Valentine's Day by her partner, authorities said. Police were called to the Douglas Street apartment just after 5 p.m.…
Weather
Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits
The National Weather Service said the winter storm expected to batter much of the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13, has taken a "southward shift," which could mean less snow for Massachusetts. Gov. Maura Healey has asked residents to prepare and take precautions anyway. According to the latest prediction models, the northwestern portion of the state is now expected to receive to up 3 inches of snow, with a band running from the west through Springfield and up to Lawrence getting as much as 6 inches, according to forecasters. Worcester and Boston could receive 6 to 8 inches. …
Police & Fire
Teen Gunned Down in Worcester
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 12, in Worcester, authorities said. Police were called to the area of Shannon Street just after 3:15 a.m. for a ShotSpotter alert, but officers didn't locate a victim. They did find evidence of gunshots, Worcester police said. Authorities called local hospitals for recent gunshot victims and found the teen had been dropped off and died of his wounds, Worcester police said. Officials did not release his name as they notify his family. Detectives ask anyone who has any information on the killi…
Lifestyle
‘Madame Web’ Starring Dakota Johnson Filmed In Mass
The upcoming ‘Madame Web’ movie, which swings into theaters on Valentine’s Day, filmed scenes in Boston and Worcester. Based on the Marvel comic book superhero of the same name, “Madame Web” stars Dakota Johnson as the title character and Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, also known as Spider-Woman. Related: ‘Movie Nominated For 5 Oscars Was Filmed In Boston The movie’s synopsis reads: “In a switch from the typical genre, ‘Madame Web’ tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandr…
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