In and around The 016 Thursday, June 16th

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Showers possible, high in the mid 70s today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Worcester's Joyner Lucas to perform at halftime of tonight's NBA Finals game

  +6:00: Worcester residents push for ordinance to allow raising chickens within the city

  +6:00: Shaw's reusable bag fundraiser for Worcester Community Action Council

  +6:00: Moose involved in serious car crash in Oakham

  +6:00: Amazon Prime Day 2022 preview
  
  

  +Noon: Man charged in death of 5-year-old told police he was reaching into his pocket for $20 at time of crash

  +Noon: Woman accused of murder tells police Andrew Wagner was choking her, put a gun to her head before fatal stabbing

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- June 16th

  +Noon: BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  +Noon: Sunset Beach and Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury closed

  +Noon: Tractor-trailer involved in crash on Route 2

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: The Mavericks, "After Yang" and more ....

  +Noon: Juneteenth: A Descendant's Perspective

  +Noon: First Person: The Red Chariot — A Tribute to My Father
  
  

  -Child eludes kidnapping attempt in Boylston, police say

  -Bishop McManus: Nativity School prohibited from calling itself a Catholic school

  -Related: Nativity School to appeal bishop's decision

  -Worcester housing market surges, leaving one man with nowhere to go (4:38) 

  -Off duty firefighter attempts to save man who fell from bridge into Lake Quinsigamond

  -Help Worcester Boys & Girls Club win the D'Angelo $55,000 giveaway

  -Dr. Fauci tests positive for COVID days after visiting Worcester, Holy Cross

  -Bear wanders through yard in Auburn (:13)

  -Win a mountain bike and more in the 2022 George Street Raffle

  -Bad Advice: Beat the sweat by always wearing a mascot costume

  -Worcester city councilors to explore city charter change

  -Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (15:09): Tercentennial and police drone

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 481 (28:22): Police Drones, Renewable Three-Deckers, Pickett Plaza

  -Beacon Hill Chat No. 345 (28:05): Gary Vecchio

  -Nurse Candy Szymanski recalls almost 5-decade career from ER to associate VP

  -Claremont Academy graduation 2022 (1:31:21)

  -The backlash against sex ed
  
  

  >SHOWTIME: Patriotic Pops Concert July 3rd at Worcester's Institute Park

  -"Menopause The Musical" returns to Worcester

  -Listen Up: Maine's theWorst deliver smart, blistering rock with "Yes Regrets" 

  >HOMES: 5 open houses coming up in Worcester

  -See all Worcester County home sales from June 5th to June 11th
  
  

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who for several years served Thanksgiving dinners for Catholic Charities

  -ICYMI: Worcester diner celebrates 86th anniversary

  -Downtown eatery marks 15th year in Worcester

  -Worcester restaurant temporarily reduces hours to breakfast only

  -Rosalie Tirella: Winners and losers in Green Island 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Power lines come down on truck in Sutton

  -Summer swim, paddle event honors former Olympian, "Wild Bill" Yorzyk

  -Traffic advisory for Saturday's Tercentennial celebration in Rutland

  -Spencer firefighters to hold annual nighttime golf tournament September 17th

  -For Robert Levine of Leominster, fixing and giving away children’s bicycles is a calling

  -Pastor Michael Bastian to be formally installed as leader of churches in Oxford, Webster

  -Paxton Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony (46:54)
   

  >SPORTS: Devers HR in fourth straight game, Red Sox rout A’s

  -Bravehearts win again, 4-2. Next Bravehearts home game: 6:30 Friday, Scout Night Sleepover & Postgame Fireworks 

  -Holy Cross names Jett Alfonso Director of Cross Country, Track and Field (2:03)

  -Fran Quinn from Holden the oldest player in U.S. Open

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox fall to Toledo, 5-2
   

  >BUSINESS: Health Foundation of Central Mass. receives $500,000 from dissolving physician group

  -Ford recalls millions of vehicles that could roll away when placed in park

  >CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08) 

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: Flooding in Yellowstone could leave the park closed for months 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Body of missing 3-year-old boy found in Lowell pond

  
  >TV/STREAMING: "Squid Game" reality show with $4.56 million prize on Netflix: apply

  >MOVIES: Jerry Seinfeld's first film in 15 years about Pop-Tarts gets cast

  >CELEBRITY: A first look at Ryan Gosling as Ken in "Barbie" has the internet in a frenzy 

  >HEALTH: Why there’s hope on the horizon for allergy sufferers

  -Free COVID testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday at Worcester Public Library

  -UMass Medical School infectious disease expert shares outlook on virus, vaccines and treatment
  
  

  >FOOD: Ketogenic diet may increase lifespan, new study says

  >ANIMALS: Fluffy cat as fast as a cheetah, beats dad in every race (3:13)

  >HISTORY: Exploring Worcester's History with William Wallace, Worcester Historical Museum (25:32) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pro football player saves puppies in his free time (3:21) 

  -Meanwhile, in Iowa, family finds WWII-era bomb in their backyard 

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