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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS-
-Driver cited in Shrewsbury St. pedestrian crash, teen remains hospitalized
-Worcester continues work on reducing crashes involving pedestrians
-Earlier: Woman in critical condition after being at least the fourth pedestrian struck by car in Worcester in just over 6 weeks
-Cops for Kids with Cancer donate $5,000 to 2-year-old Worcester boy and family
-Hundreds of bikers hit the streets to benefit local children battling cancer
-Days after attack, normalcy desired story at Worcester library
-Police arrest woman for drug distribution in Worcester
-A frank discussion about Central Massachusetts' hot dog hotspots
-Lake Quinsigamond fish advisory over P.F.A.S. tightened
-New North Pavilion adds 72 beds at UMass University Campus
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: August 15th School Committee meeting preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:57): The best and most popular stories of the last week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:08): Mayor’s traffic safety plan and governor’s approach to homelessness and migrant crisis
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for August
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial acquires 2 parcels adjacent to Memorial Campus for $500,000
-The sweet taste of success at Worcester bakeries
-Do you know these guys? Worcester police would like a word with them
-Worcester turns to housing, transportation to manage population boom
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! American Legion Post 42 meeting at 2:30
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Dawson project aims for fall completion
-Police announce arrest of 2 on child porn charges
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): S.U.V. flips over in Westborough crash; multiple injuries reported (:14). Article
-Paxton has plan for budget using savings
-Sutton town manager selection committee created
-Albert Ganem named interim superintendent of Berlin Boylston Regional School District
-Shrewsbury Police Department July stats at a glance
-Paxton-area seniors to see "42nd Street" in Rhode Island
-Joshua Allen Design offers free design courses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester psychologist, student team up to publish picture book
-Library hopping, a frugal way to keep kids entertained
-Worcesteria: More than just the "Sound of Silence" at Out to Lunch
-Shaun Connolly: Writer's advice
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 28 (29:17)
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 918 (29:22): Sewing Elements continued
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to dentist who served his patients for 55 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rangers, 5-4
-Jarren Duran suspended for 2 games for anti-gay slur (2:16)
-El Salvador, Italy win championships at Worcester World Cup
-3 years after the NFL added a 17th game, the push for an 18th gets stronger
-Holy Cross linebacker Frankie Monte ready to unleash more big hits
-Roy Sommer named Holy Cross men’s ice hockey player development coordinator
-210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester goes 3-2 for the week in Syracuse
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW, Chrysler, Toyota among 142,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Los Angeles struck by 4.6-magnitude earthquake, U.S.G.S. says (:39)
-Holy Cross professor: Democratic Party’s choice was undemocratic − an latest evidence of leaders distrusting voters
-Tragic: Mom, 34, crushed to death in freak cycling accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Escaped bull killed after causing 3-car crash on I-495, charging at officers. Raw video (:11)
-Coast Guard rescues 6 after boat catches fire off Portsmouth (:23)
>COLLEGES: WPI C.S. seniors share their advice for incoming students (6:24)
-Q.C.C. receives national excellence award for respiratory care program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 eerily beautiful abandoned Olympic venues
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims fall more than expected to ease recession fears
-LPL Financial Research: Pullbacks are common but painful
-Employment Law Coffee Break September 12th
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 4th 10th
>SHOPPING: Over 55,000 Avocado Green Mattress pads recalled for fire hazard
>HEALTH: Why are COVID cases rising? Mass. doctor explains (3:32)
-Massachusetts named best state to have a baby in 2024. Here's why
>FOOD: McDonald's testing a bigger burger — what's on the Big Arch?
>TV/STREAMING: Donnie Wahlberg hints at more "Blue Bloods" after Tom Selleck slammed cancellation
>MOVIES: How the summer box office went from tragic to magic
>CELEBRITY: Spice Girls reunion "axed" after Geri Halliwell and Mel B feud rumors: Report
>HISTORY: Worcester schools, past and present, from T&G archives
>ANIMALS: Puppy who was dumped in a field saves another dog (:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man missed winning lottery by 1 number. The next day, he won big
-Meanwhile, Florida woman busted carrying crack and meth in pouch labeled "Bag of Drugs"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Passengers arrive in Worcester after JetBlue plane veers off Orlando taxiway (1:41). Article
-Protesters bring July Fourth spirit of independence to No Kings rally 2.0 in Worcester
-Last undeveloped CitySquare property purchased for $4.2 million by Ohio firm
-Worcester Public Library responds to rise in safety incidents
-Table Hoppin': Market on Brussels offers local food and pleasant vibes
-Structure fire at Grafton home prompts 2 alarms and mutual aid response
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper takes fourth on the Fourth at Nathan's hot dog contest; Chestnut wins again
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester restaurant named Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year for 2025
-ICYMI: Man accused of throwing lit explosives out a window released without bail (:53). Article
-Bill creates potential dilemma for UMass Memorial Health leader
-Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop
-Tax relief to landlords offering affordable housing proposed in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarships awarded
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton working on finding administrator
-Leicester police Youth Police Academy is still accepting applications
-Helmets in Rutland could earn kids sweet treat
-Clinton fireworks will light up sky July 12th
-Woman charged with witness intimidation over YouTube threat in Rutland harassment case
-West Boylston studio is "Iron Strong"
-Lauren Crossman-Nanof named Commonwealth Heroine
-Sterling runner ready to Endure to Cure
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Movies on the Common, Little River Band and more ...
-Things to do in July in Central Mass. (& FREE printable)
-Oasis reunites onstage for the first time in 16 years
-South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 11: Dani Killay
-John Keough: America the Beautiful on Independence Day
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Brief overview of what Independence Day means for millions of non-white, non-straight, elderly and young
-City of Worcester (2:09:37): Mayor's Civics Academy - Leadership & Graduation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to "bright-eyed, curious and adventurous" 4-year-old Worcester boy
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Washington, 11-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, winning 4-2 and losing 6-3 . Next home game 6:30 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday
-Holy Cross announces 2025 men’s soccer schedule
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 4-0
-"It’s so fun just to be part of it": Worcester umpire Eric Goldstein enjoys calling Savannah Bananas games
>CARS: Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles over engine failure issues
>NATIONAL: At least 13 dead as nearly 2 dozen girls missing after "catastrophic" floods at summer camp
-Human remains found at fireworks warehouse where 7 went missing after explosion, massive blaze
>TRAGIC: Woman dies after getting stuck in donation box in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: 70-year-old dies in fireworks incident at July Fourth party in Wareham (:25). Article
-Fallout from public defender work stoppage could set Mass. defendants free
>COLLEGES: Nichols board elects new chair, vice chair, trustees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How (and where) to take a houseboat vacation
>BUSINESS: You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
-Microsoft announces second round of mass layoffs in months
>HOMES: Rental scams: Be aware of red flags when looking for an apartment
>HEALTH: Can dairy products lead to nightmares? (2:38). Article
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1385 (27:41): Stroke and rehabilitation
>FOOD: Starbucks reveals new prices for syrups and add-ons
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Jurassic World Rebirth" stomps to strong box office opening, targets $138 million U.S. long weekend
>CELEBRITY: "Fantastic Four" and "Nip/Tuck" star Julian McMahon dies at 56
>ANIMALS: Mama dog was hiding her puppies in abandoned house (2:18)
>HISTORY: Kurt Russell honors family ties to the Revolutionary War
>GOOD NEWS: Students unite hotel with spontaneous national anthem performance (2:56)
-Meanwhile, in Arkansas, brawl at kindergarten graduation — kids beg parents to "STOP!" (1:46)
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