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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Downpours may slow Monday morning commute
+Noon: Person stabbed in face during Canal District brawl, man facing assault to murder, mayhem charges
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 13th
-Man dies after crashing car into into a tree off a ramp on I-290
-Truck carrying liquid nitrogen collides with car on Route 12 in Auburn
-Fight at Burncoat Middle School reignites debate over police in schools
-Earlier: 3 teens arrested after fight, assault on Burncoat Middle School principal
-Enduring Freedom Concert at Mechanics Hall (2:29:26)
-Screen Time: Worcester connection on display at FAN EXPO Comic Con
-Homes: Look through 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Rosalie Tirella: In the Canal District talking trash
-ICYMI: Denis Leary on 9/11 20 years later, the blast radius & "Rescue Me"
-Worcester ranked as 10th least affordable mid-sized city for renters
-Worcester seeking tenant for vacant Union Station cafe
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 23rd Pet Rock Festival in Grafton huge hit
-West Boylston house robbed, but thieves leave the loot
-Tribute to prominent builder and businessman who recently passed away
-Gardner woman who saved a man from drowning honored with Sweeney Award for Bravery (3:45)
-Paving scheduled to begin in Paxton
-Shrewsbury COA plans "REquipment" demo Sept. 24
-Business: Fire Equipment Inc. opens Worcester branch
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Health: Study suggests Alzheimer's "could be stopped" with oxygen therapy
-National: 2nd murder hornet nest of the year eradicated and a 3rd located
-"Overall Crime Decreased in 2020" in the United States, report finds
-New England: 3rd anniversary of Merrimack Valley gas explosions
-Tragic: Florida family massacre followed random encounter, sheriff says
-Animals: Feeders not sparking bird deaths in New England, but use discouraged
-History: The old Plymouth Theatre in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: Judge Judy returning to TV in November, with granddaughter
-Movies: "Shang-Chi" tops box office again with $35.8 million
-Celebrity: The best and worst moments from the 2021 VMAs
-Shopping: Whirlpool Labor Day Sale runs through September 15th at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): America's oldest living WWII vet Lawrence Brooks turns 112
-Meanwhile, in Texas, woman finds large snake in her bathroom
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:05): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, variants and vaccinations
-Massachusetts among 3 states that have fully vaccinated more than 2/3 of residents
-Alabama man dies after being turned away from 43 hospitals as COVID packs ICUs, family says
-ICYMI: Doctors explain increases in breakthrough cases
-26 states have now fully vaccinated at least half of all residents
-Pfizer vaccine may be authorized for kids 5 to 11 in October
-Employee fired from job for refusing vaccine, demands justice
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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