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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Potential for severe storms, high of 77 in Worcester
+6:00: 21 years after bystander shot in club, man convicted of murder
+6:00: Worcester man held on $35,000 bail on child rape charges
+6:00: Suspect indicted in the stabbing death of a man found in storage locker
+6:00: Polar Park: Field of dreams or thorn in collective side of Canal District businesses?
+6:00: Saturday is a Household Hazardous Waste Day in Worcester
+6:00: Celeb chef and Clark grad Padma Lakshmi responds to "Top Chef" criticisms after production begins in Texas
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: WARL's animal adoption option: Meet Hazel
+Noon: Crews respond to explosion, fire in Spencer
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 24th
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: OSV turns to Poe for Halloween with "Phantoms and Fire"
-Worcester police K-9 Bolt helps locate man accused in carjacking from McDonald’s parking lot
-2 from Central Mass., including woman with Worcester roots, killed in Connecticut hit-and-run
-Father of injured Leicester High football player charged with assault after allegedly punching West Boylston paramedic
-Oxford Select Board Chair calls police on Vice Chair, asks for her to be removed from meeting
-Worcester man faces firearm, drug charges after traffic stop
-Worcester state MCAS scores drop no surprise Maureen Binienda
-Striking Worcester nurses to mark 200 days with solidarity event
-Phantom Gourmet visits Sturbridge restaurant (4:48)
-Tribute to former longtime Worcester area restaurateur who recently passed away
-Table Hoppin': Davis Mega Maze features "Waldo" and Kansas City barbecue
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Tyra Penn, Clock Out and more ....
-Ziggy Marley pays tribute to Bob Marley at Indian Ranch
-NOFX headline scaled-down, outside Punk in Drublic at the Palladium
-ICYMI: Bakery leaving Canal District to expand
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown" (28:42): Meet Dianna Biancheria and Laura Clancey, incumbent candidates for School Committee
-Talk of the Commonwealth (12:21): Rick Cipro and Sean Rose discuss District 1 City Council Race
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Homecoming Weekend events
-No one hurt in rollover in Holden Thursday morning
-B-Man’s 140 Tavern scores roles in "Dexter," "Salem's Lot" in Sterling
-Becker College will use proceeds from $18 million Leicester sale to pay debts
-Sports: 5 Bravehearts honored by Futures League in final 2021 awards
-The "Jersey boys" are heading home when Holy Cross visits Monmouth
-WooSox beat Rochester again, 8-4
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie 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
-National: Man who left woman to die in suitcase sentenced to 30 years
-New England: Reputed mobster tied to Gardner Museum heist dies
-Tragic: Brazil man dies in freak keg explosion on his 43rd birthday
-Health: Worcester welcomes new pediatrician to local practice
-Colleges: Time-lapse video of new mural at WPI
-Student-generated urban studies minor debuts at Holy Cross
-Animals: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
-Food: What's causing a spike in grocery prices now?
-Shopping/Deals: Walmart drops layaway option for holiday shoppers
-TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in October
-Celebrity: Mick Jagger on Charlie Watts: "He held the band together for so long"
-Homes: Worcester home prices jump 20% in August, sales flat
-History: State Mutual Life Assurance Building in 1900
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community rallies for Louisiana 5-year-old who lost all his toys in hurricane
-Meanwhile, Florida Man tries to trade back vehicle he stole, police say
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Boston Globe: Central Mass. hospital system runs out of ICU beds due to COVID, other factors
-Vax clinic 4-7 today at Boys & Girls Club in Worcester
-Roughly 60% of Worcester teachers union members are in favor of vaccine mandate
-Expert expects U.S. cases to climb in the coming weeks
-FDA authorizes booster dose of Pfizer vaccine for people 65 and older
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial Health runs out of ICU beds (:53)
-Mass. officials report 1,885 new cases, 23 additional deaths
-Mass. education officials report more than 2,500 new cases among students, staff
-Can you mix and match vaccine booster shots?
-New study shows vaccines are safe for pregnant women, also protect newborns
-Man allegedly punches nurse for vaccinating wife without his consent
-Meanwhile, the latest dangerous trend for treating COVID has people breathing in hydrogen peroxide
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting at Sturbridge hotel where S.U.V. crashed into building (2:06). Article
-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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