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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 74 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Court hearing postponed as Holy Cross and disgruntled donor continue pointing fingers
+6:00: Judge in Turtleboy witness intimidation case recuses himself; hearing postponed
+6:00: Worcester Nite Life courses open for registration
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:50): The Breakdown Lane
+6:00: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. finds a feast of memories
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (40:56): WPI’s hotel purchase explained, speed limit debate and the future of Patch in Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester (22:15): Worcester Councilor Etel Haxhiaj pushes to declare pedestrian violence a public health emergency
+Noon: Former Worcester Railer Matthew Gaudreau, brother killed after being hit by vehicle with cycling
+Noon: 2 Worcester teens arrested for armed robbery, loaded gun recovered
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: TODAY! Bike & Classic Car Night 7 to 10 at Vernon Hill American Legion Post
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Kinds of Kindness," "Borderlands," and more
+Noon: In August 30th issue of Worcester Magazine: City's Pride events on tap
-Suspect in Worcester mother-daughter stabbing deaths arrested in New York (1:40). Article
-Driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of 13-year-old pedestrian on Belmont Street
-Overdose deaths decline in Worcester, but the work isn't done
-Harbor reopens: Community resource center gets fresh start
-Klem’s celebrates 75 years in business
-1 dead in Spencer wreck; speed a possible factor, police say
-When to hit the road, airports for Labor Day weekend travel
-Get ready for the Spencer Fair Friday through Monday
-Worcester County sees biomanufacturing job growth as Eastern Mass. jobs decline
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:44): WPI’s hotel purchase sparks debate about transparency, power concerns
>DINING OUT: Iconic Worcester restaurant selling its house dressing
-ICYMI: 80-year-old woman latest pedestrian struck by vehicle in Worcester
-Lower speed limit? Worcester street safety discussion gets contentious
-Dashcam captures chain reaction crash in Worcester as driver fails to check traffic
-City Council message to WPI: "This was certainly no partnership"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holdin' Back: the '60s makeup concert on Sunday
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton player has a soccer experience of a lifetime
-Leominster city councilor asks mayor to address police chief’s absence amid rumors
-Sterling Grange recognizes veterans
-Leicester police holding Home Firearms Safety class September 14th
-2 vacancies on Shrewsbury Council on Aging
-Sutton resident appointed to M.L.A.C. Board of Directors
-Bolton to fill school committee vacancies
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-TODAY! 2000s Musical Bingo at Redemption Rock on Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five things to do: Pride festivities, poetry, parties at summer's end
-100FM The Pike (9:32): Pike Rokfest organizer Frank Pupillo on Saturday's big show at Indian Ranch
-TODAY! Worcester Pride kicks off Friday with more than a dozen events scheduled
-Past, future, Pride: Festivities set to celebrate LGBTQ community
-26th annual Pet Rock Festival set for October at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 571 (28:56): Fur Love Comfort Cats, Part 3
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 432 (27:17): Worcester Elections 2024
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to mother and daughter slaying victims
>SPORTS: Why Patriots starting Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye was right move
-Patriots sign 6 players to practice squad including recently released receiver
-Holy Cross players believe in new coach Dan Curran, ready for opener at URI
-It's Joe Pesansky's moment for Holy Cross football — and he's feeling better than ever
-Holy Cross football announces game day enhancements
-Red Sox lose to Toronto, 2-0
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 4-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Police officer killed, 2 officers wounded and shooting suspect killed
-College student killed in apparent murder-suicide
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy dies after shooting himself with parents' gun
>NEW ENGLAND: 8-year-old, mother killed in N.H.; father killed after standoff (4:23)
-Crash on I-495 in Westford leaves motorcyclist dead
>COLLEGES: New faculty bring wide-ranging interests, research to Clark
-Students solve real-world problems with summer A.I. research (4:44). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 can’t-miss historic sites along the Underground Railroad
>BUSINESS: Steward Health Care signs deals for 4 of 6 hospital sales
-LPL Financial Research: It’s go time for the Federal Reserve
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:48): Alex Guardiola, President/CEO, Better Business Bureau
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 18th to 24th
>SHOPPING: Save up to 65% off with Labor Day indoor and outdoor furniture sales
>HEALTH: Doctor answers questions about shingles vaccine (:59)
-Protein from parasitic worm could help wounds heal faster (:54)
>FOOD: When does Dunkin' release pumpkin spice latte? They are being "demure"
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" will reportedly continue with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser leading
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Halle Berry movie, "Never Let Go" (1:17)
>CELEBRITY: Martin Short, Meryl Streep hold hands after denying dating
>HISTORY: Sacco and Vanzetti case continues to resonate nearly a century later
>ANIMALS: Dad who doesn't like cats saves a kitten at a traffic stop (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman reunited with wedding ring lost at Hampton Beach (1:11)
-Meanwhile, in Iowa, Phill the water buffalo captured alive after days on the run
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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