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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Cool mornings, sunshine until late week rain
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Chili & Chowder Fest set for October 9th
+6:00: When will Polar Park host concerts? Wait till next year
+6:00: State, Worcester teacher unions call for end to MCAS tests
+6:00: Spencer police investigating after trip lines found along popular trail
+6:00: Overnight work on the Route 140 bridge in Shrewsbury this week
+6:00: Recap of Holy Cross football's win over Yale (3:40)
+Noon: TikTok challenge causes vandalism at Grafton Middle School, high school
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 20th
+Noon: "Voice" star Ricky Duran makes Worcester homecoming
+Noon: This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of September. 20th
-3-alarm blaze in Worcester displaces 13
-Legendary Worcester eatery to be closed Monday because of staffing problem
-Thousands honor slain Assumption grad at annual 5K in Andover (:53)
-Edwin Novas to stand trial for murder in Worcester Christmas Eve slaying of Danny Guzman
-iPhone seizure focus of civil rights lawsuit by Black Uber driver vs. Worcester police
-"Chamber Exchange" (9:22): Worcester Regional Airport updates
-Auburn man gets a year in prison for tax fraud
-Daily bus services between Worcester and Amherst begins
-Worcester ranks 12th in the nation for job growth since the pandemic began
-Song to Get You Through the Week: "On/Off Heart" by Erin McKeown and Lori McKenna
-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): Dudley man pleads guilty to unemployment claims fraud
-Overnight work on the Route 140 bridge in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury Cultural Council seeking grant applicants
-WooSox lose regular season finale
-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
-National: Family argument leads to shooting at Pennsylvania baby shower
-New England: More than 150 passengers deplaned due to landing gear issue at Logan Airport
-State treasury releases latest unclaimed property, including 49,000 new properties
-Colleges: Holy Cross celebrates International Education Week
-QCC to have alpacas on campus today
-At the office: My boss wants me to resign before he fires me. Should I do it?
-Animals: Dog who spent 4 years in shelter runs marathons with mom now (3:21)
-Food: Pumpkin availability in the Worcester area for 2021
-Shopping: Retailers gearing up for holiday rush
-Tribute to former Worcester police officer of 35 years who recently passed
-TV/Streaming: "The Crown," "Ted Lasso," "Queen’s Gambit" win big at Emmy's. Full list of winners
-Emmys' in memoriam honors Cicely Tyson, Alex Trebek and Michael K. Williams
-Celebrity: All the looks from the Emmys red carpet
-Homes: Check out 5 new properties on the market in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school football coach goes viral for surprising reaction to player quitting
-Meanwhile, in Australia, seagull photobomb ruins romantic sunset video
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County cases increased by 1,879 this week
+6:00: Community colleges announce vaccine mandate
+6:00: The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed that of the 1918 flu pandemic
+6:00: All of Mass. now considered high risk for transmission
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:27): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on Worcester's mask mandate, hospital capacity & the third wave
+Noon: Groups call for remote learning option for Mass. students not eligible for vaccine
+Noon: Pfizer says vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
-Worcester's citywide indoor mask mandate to go into effect Monday
-ICYMI: City youth vaccination clinic draws crowd, but just 4 young people receive shot
-UMass Medical School profs: Direct recommendation from a doctor may be the final push someone needs to get vaccinated
-More people died in Alabama during 2020 than were born as COVID deaths continue rising in the U.S.
-After a family called 169 hospitals, a Florida dad finally got the COVID care he needed
-The Delta variant is causing many Americans to lose income. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Woman crashed car into Sturbridge Plaza Hotel and began shooting, witness says (2:04)
-Earlier: Shooting at Sturbridge hotel where S.U.V. crashed into building (2:06). Article
+1:00: Webster woman allegedly stabbed boyfriend, hit him with hammer
+1:00: Worcester bar known for live music to close after 38 years: "It’s been a blast"
+1:00: Gov. Healey approves $10 million pilot with UMass Medical School
+1:00: Things to Do: Asian Festival, Tracy Lawrence, Out to Lunch and more
+1:00: Wu-Tang Clan Producer and DJ Mathematics headlines free Southbridge event tonight
+1:00: For these dads and their kids, interests share a family resemblance
-Suicidal man subdued by TASER after charging officers with a knife
-Worcester judge's gift to crime victim sparks request for new trial
-Historic Notre Dame Church bell finds new home in Worcester cemetery
-Worcester manager foreshadows big housing changes in State of City speech
-Graduation day is culmination of new firefighters' training success
-Worcester food justice nonprofit breaks ground on Main South center
-Worcester schools Class of 2026 graduates head to colleges, military and trades
-Council approves protection of historic Pakachoag Spring site
-Radio Worcester (16:18): Tartan Army brings Scottish World Cup passion to Worcester
-Juneteenth jubilee: 29th annual festival returns to Institute Park
-Greek Festival marks 50 years of food, faith and tradition
-100 FM The Pike (10:52): Worcester Hot Dog Safari boss talks about the Top Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Last Call: Jennifer Hernandez, owner, GEM Marketing Solutions
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: What is "The Lord of the Rings" doing in Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical?
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Ice Cream Sundaes (5:29)
-Why people adore this Spencer diner built inside historic 1948 lunch car
-ICYMI: Environmental Police officer from Rutland accused of indecently assaulting teenage stepdaughter during family dinners
-Police file charges in fatal stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester
-Kevin Rodriguez found not guilty of murder in killing at Worcester State
-Worcester honors late 11-year-old Zella Nunez near her former school
-Missing man found dead in Shrewsbury
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Tribute to beloved Holden funeral director
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Summer Concert Series returns Thursday
-Woman arrested for stealing $550 in merchandise from Shrewsbury Five Below
-Oxford selectmen to interview 3 finalists for Town Manager
-Leominster City Council approves zoning change for Spanish American Center food pantry expansion
-Auburn Police Summer Send-Off returns August 11th
-A checking account for Chauncy? Account formed to support local lake
-Man drives car into Southborough house, allegedly hides liquor bottles afterwards
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 6 to 9 Sunday at Pinecroft Dairy
>SHOWTIME: Broadway stars coming to Worcester for new season
-Holdin' Back: The '60s is back this summer with more great 1960s music
-The Language of Poets Bilingual Poetry Open Mic Night continues all summer
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 26 (27:59): Meatball, Part 2
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: The latest infrastructure crisis facing Puerto Rico: No water
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 603 (28:45): FAM JAM!, part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked at Green Street store for over 60 years
>SPORTS: Christian Pulisic's injury status remains a mystery ahead of Friday's World Cup match
-"Confident my name will get called": Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah eyes NBA Draft
-WNBA expanding to 50 games in 2027 in latest sign of league's growth
-Red Sox named among "best fits" for these three right-handed bats
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 3-0
-Autism Acceptance Night at the Bravehearts Thursday
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 16-7
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 7-4
>NATIONAL: U.S., Iran sign deal ahead of schedule to end the war
-Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year
-Study finds Southern California faults at 1,000-year stress high
-Tragic: Winthrop family's home burns down hours before daughter is born
>NEW ENGLAND: Head-on crash in Vermont kills 2 children, injures 3 adults
-Person in custody in connection with deadly shooting at Cape Cod restaurant
-Millions owned to criminal trial experts will now be paid (:37)
>COLLEGES: Spotlight on Spring research presentations across Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): U.S. trains are getting a major upgrade this summer
>BUSINESS: Fed keeps interest rates steady under new chairman
-LPL Financial Research: Introducing the I.P.O. Class of 2026
-What is equitable distribution in Mass. divorce?
>SHOPPING: 10 biggest flea markets in Mass. filled with rare finds and great deals
>HOMES: How to afford a home in Mass.? Proposal for smaller home lots
>HEALTH: Understanding the Powassan, Ebola viruses (3:54)
-Katie Blair: Vaccines a safeguard for all children's health
>FOOD: Jersey Mike's crowned America's new favorite fast-food chain
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch "Gilmore Girls" after it leaves Netflix
>MOVIES: The 10 best films of 2026 so far
>CELEBRITY: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel make first joint outing since split speculation
-Sean "Diddy" Combs gets 2028 release update in wake of 50-month prison sentence
>ANIMALS: Woman finds a tiny sick kitten while walking her dog (1:42)
>HISTORY: Quiz: Which historical figures have been on U.S. currency?
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod volunteers transform bedrooms for kids in need (3:15)
-Meanwhile, in Germany, man assembles world's largest Lego sausage
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