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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 77, rain possible in Worcester
+4:30: Worcester police K-9 Bolt helps locate man accused in carjacking from McDonald’s parking lot
+4:30: Father of injured Leicester High football player charged with assault after allegedly punching West Boylston paramedic
+4:30: Worcester state MCAS scores drop no surprise Maureen Binienda
+4:30: Table Hoppin': Davis Mega Maze features "Waldo" and Kansas City barbecue
+12:30: Worcester man faces firearm, drug charges after traffic stop
+12:30: Striking Worcester nurses to mark 200 days with solidarity event
+12:30: No one hurt in rollover in Holden this morning
+12:30: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 23rd
+12:30: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+12:30: Five Things to Do: Tyra Penn, Clock Out and more ....
+12:30: Ziggy Marley pays tribute to Bob Marley at Indian Ranch
+12:30: NOFX headline scaled-down, outside Punk in Drublic at the Palladium
-Firefighters union tells Worcester City Council to act quickly on department reforms
-Union president agrees with report's call for "immediate intervention" after Worcester Fire Department report (2:11)
-Bakery leaving Canal District to expand
-Medical staff at Saint Vincent Hospital urge striking nurses to return to work
-Worcester police arrest man with active warrants carrying a loaded firearm and heroin
-As 1999 murder trial opens, victim described as innocent bystander
-History: St. Paul, Worcester church dating to the 1860s, undergoing repairs
-Massachusetts named among top 10 happiest states in U.S.
-The ballot order for November's municipal election in Worcester
-WICN in Worcester to mark 700th "Folk Revival" Show
-Last Call with Jacob Mader, engineer, bartender and new arrival
-Worcesteria: Kristian Rodriguez creates new street mural near St. Bernard's Church
-ICYMI: Worcester dental office manager pleads guilty to role in Medicare fraud scheme; 2 dentists also charged
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Service dog lifts spirits at Leicester High School
-Auburn Farmers’ Market 4-7 p.m. today
-Boylston Planning Board approves warehouse project near Shrewsbury border
-Shrewsbury local receipts revenue exceeds expectations
-Brown presents Eagle Scout nature trail project for her all-girl Boy Scout Troop
-Emergency services re-open at Tufts’ veterinary hospital in Grafton — but call ahead
-Sports: 5 Bravehearts honored by Futures League in final 2021 awards
-20 years ago today, Tom Brady replaced an injured Drew Bledsoe
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 4-3
-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: Births decline in pandemic may have turned corner, report says
-New England: Police searching for woman who stabbed healthcare provider outside Taunton hospital
-Health: Mass. doc says lifestyle changes can help cut Alzheimer's risk (2:06)
-Colleges: Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to exhibit works by Elizabeth Catlett
-Business: Spectrum Health awarded 2 contracts for Mass. youth services
-Animals: Senior dog turns into puppy again once rescued (3:16)
-Food: McDonald’s begins phasing out plastic toys in Happy Meals
-Shopping/Deals: Groupon for The Boston Pops Holiday Concert at the Hanover
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in October
-Movies: Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" remake has love, 1950s fashion and Rita Moreno
-Homes: 5 new Worcester open houses worth checking out
-Tribute to Worcester man killed in motorcycle accident on Sunday
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): America's longest-living married couple celebrates 86th anniversary
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, high school refs locked inside locker room after controversial call
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:30: Boston Globe: Central Mass. hospital system runs out of ICU beds due to COVID, other factors
+12:30: Can you mix and match vaccine booster shots?
-UMass Memorial Health runs out of ICU beds (:53)
-"It didn't need to happen": UMass Memorial chief on bed shortage and COVID surge
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:06): Mask mandate, Facebook incident and running again
-FDA authorizes booster dose of Pfizer's vaccine for people 65 and older
-ICYMI: 32,345 breakthrough cases reported in Massachusetts, just 0.71% of vaccinated people
-Mass. officials report 1,821 new cases, 24 additional deaths
-Rare, life-threatening MIS-C linked to children with COVID
-A closer look at 4 drugs used to treat COVID-19; What really works?
-Between COVID and the flu, health care professionals are bracing for the winter ahead, expert says
-Tragic: Unvaxxed Florida man dies of COVID minutes before grandchild born
-Ad for "funeral home" spreads message to the unvaccinated
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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