Top stories from The016.com, Wednesday, July 8th

• Posted by Worcester News Jul 8 - Filed in News - 3,275 views

  The016.com keeps Worcester connected.
  
  From breaking news and local politics to restaurants, entertainment, sports, and neighborhood stories, we bring you the moments shaping the city — every single day.
  
  Sign up today to get Worcester’s daily highlights delivered straight to your inbox and never miss what everyone’s talking about.
  
  Fast. Local. Independent. Worcester at the center of it all.

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 84 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Worcester police search restaurant, seize drugs, guns, cash

  +6:00: Worcester bishop to retire as required following 75th birthday

  +6:00: Court records: Suspect in Big Y slaying had "prior hostility" with victim
  
  

  +Noon: Poet Hill Place apartments leasing up after December opening

  +Noon: Fans of fireworks still have options in Central Mass.

  +Noon: Patterson Hood, Craig Finn set for Worcester concert

  +Noon: Anything is possible with children's book "Nothing is Everything"

  +Noon: Last Call: Aretha Kharashqah, owner, The Nefarious Strumpet

  +Noon: Full list of 2026 Emmy nominations
  
  

  -Area boy died 5 years after brutal attack. His "forever family" may finally see justice

  -Worcester brewery, restaurant damaged after fire won’t reopen

  -Be Like Brit office in Worcester to close; Haiti orphanage continues

  -Worcester developer plans 74 new apartments at former laundromat site

  -As Worcester grows, Main South residents weigh progress and persistent challenges

  -Area teen rescued in White Mountains after slipping on rock

  -Today! Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers' Market on Worcester Common

  -Mosquito spraying in Worcester starts

  >FAITH: A conversation with Bishop McManus ahead of his 75th birthday

  >DINING OUT: Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester plaza

  -ICYMI: Worcester settles civil rights lawsuit over 2020 George Floyd protest clash

  -14 lawmakers call on UMass Memorial to make deal with nurses

  -Why this neighborhood in Worcester is among the hottest in Mass.

  -Former Worcester superintendent named interim leader at Blackstone-Millville

  -Channel 5 Wake Up Call from St. Spyridon Greek Festival (:35)

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Rumors swirl, but no solar farm has been approved in Holden

  -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): Man arrested after 911 callers report disturbance involving girlfriend, bicyclist

  -Sarah Thompson of Shrewsbury reflects on James Beard Award

  -Dave Adams, Stephen Kelly chosen to lead Southbridge Town Council

  -Sturbridge appoints new town planner

  -Leominster police: Fitchburg driver left scene of crash that injured motorcyclist

  -Rutland native finds her calling
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge

  >SHOWTIME: Noah Kahan fans brave rain for first of 4 sold out shows at Fenway

  -Four Year Strong, Silverstein and more set for Seven Hills Music Fest

  -Listen Up: Folk duo Buddy Green River is "Playin' Games" on new album

  -Webster's Booklovers' Gourmet showcases work of W.J. Yacino in July

  >OPINION: David Clive: Time now to pass bill on medical aid in dying

  -WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 542 (29:00): Davis Baird

  -What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (1:08:30): Edwin Suarez | Recovery, Support & Second Chances

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime T&G chess columnist
  
  

  >SPORTS: Jaylen Brown discusses 76ers trade at Boston event

  -Celtics coach has honest take on Brown's 76ers trade

  -Sean Payton had stunning Bill Belichick idea to help coach set NFL record

  -Red Sox beat White Sox, 8-1

  -Former Braveheart Ben Rice headed to first Home Run Derby

  -"Nice to be home": Locals enjoy homecoming with Worcester Bravehearts

  -WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts cool a bit in summer heat, still in the race for league’s top spot

  -Bravehearts' game canceled

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Bill Ballou on Baseball

  -WooSox rained out
  
  

  >CARS: Cadillac recalls electric SU after toddler killed in Hyundai power seat incident

  >NATIONAL: Manhattan high-rise evacuated after columns buckle (1:01)

  -Iran cease-fire is over

  -Tragic: 11-year-old boy loses hand after gator attack

  >NEW ENGLAND: Largest nursing strike in Mass. history looms (1:48)

  -Jellyfish are back at Mass. beaches (1:54)

  -Massachusetts S.N.A.P. benefit error rate raises funding concerns

  >COLLEGES: New webpage for WPI startups launches on wpi.edu
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The surprising U.S. city where people live 10 years longer

  -Should hotels crack down on this annoying guest habit?

  >BUSINESS: Treasury Department rips draft report warning of "A.I. bubble"

  -Meta says it's facing $1.4 trillion in penalties in teen mental health case

  -Beware: Getting these texts? The B.B.B. warns don’t click (1:45)

  >HOMES: Garden plant management

  >SHOPPING: Doctor warns viral NeeDoh toy trend is hospitalizing children with severe burns

  >HEALTH: Doctor talks "brain rot" and its effect on kids (2:14)

  >FOOD: Walmart, Sam’s Club slash prices on hundreds of summer items
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Mariska Hargitay to host the Emmys on September 14th

  >MOVIES: Wagner Moura to play villain in "Ocean's 11" prequel

  >CELEBRITY: Billie Jean King celebrated earning a college degree 65 years after first taking classes

  -Charlize Theron wears nothing but diamonds in steamy snap ahead of "The Odyssey" premiere

  >ANIMALS: Woman sees a cat get hit by a car and never leaves him behind (4:03)

  >HISTORY: World War II veteran, 99, finally receives Purple Heart

  >GOOD NEWS: Man picks up pizza and a $77,777 lottery ticket

  -Meanwhile, in England, loose bull interrupts cricket match

  Latest obituaries |  | Tuesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports