In and around The 016 - Wednesday, June 22nd

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Breaks of sunshine this afternoon, high of 77 in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Suspicious fire at Davis Mega Maze in Sterling (1:48)

  +6:00: Councilor Moe Bergman: WRTA needs to drive home its fare-free ride service

  +6:00: Blue Light Bandits return to Worcester

  +6:00: Study finds Massachusetts is the smartest state in the U.S.
  
  

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 22nd

  +Noon: Worcester State announces new Executive Director for Latino Education Institute

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: Gordon Lightfoot, "A Swift River Anthology" and more

  +Noon: Listen Up: Jim Perry keeps it dark with "Dystopia"

  +Noon: Blue Light Bandits are honestly glad to be back home
  
  

  -Worcester homeless population jumped 43% in a year

  -New RMV Worcester location now expected to open this summer

  -Worcester ranked among top 50 best-run cities in U.S.

  -I-290 Shrewsbury Street exit closing for utility work

  -Wheels are getting in motion for a "Major" documentary to be made in Worcester

  -Worcester Fourth of July fireworks, events nearby

  -Experts offer competing views as to whether Stephanie Fernandes was victim of domestic abuse before allegedly stabbing fiancé

  -Parents of murdered Assumption grad fight to keep wrongful death lawsuit alive

  -Worcester police investigating a shooting in the area of Reservoir Street

  -Free parking at Worcester Airport extended through September

  -Nativity School of Worcester gets $100,000+ in donations since Worcester Bishop strips it of Catholic identity

  -Don Landgren: After bishop's blow to Nativity School Pride and Black Lives Matters flags, what's next?

  -Worcester's Fitness in the Park a free way to stay active and healthy

  -Sport court with turf proposed for Worcester's Goddard School

  -Juneteenth festival a celebration of freedom, Caribbean heritage

  -Following death of 5-year-old in Stafford Street crash, Worcester officials look to improve road safety

  -Radio Worcester (15:53): ACM Eric Batista talks TIF policy & enforcement, Civilian Review Board, Denholm Building, ARPA
  
  

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

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

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: Ashley Deyj presents smoldering "Still Shine"

  -Bad Advice: Embrace mother-in-law's hovering 

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who "loved every job she had over a long career of helping others of all ages" 

  >HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
  
  

  -ICYMI: Worcester residents plead guilty to conspiracy to deal fentanyl-containing pills disguised as oxycodone out of city market

  -2 teens arrested in Worcester for firearms, ammunition

  -The Faces of Worcester: Carla Delacruz Davila

  -Drone video from above City Hall in Worcester (1:38)

  -Reminder: Worcester trash, recycling pick-up on normal schedule this week despite holiday

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wachusett Muster draws a crowd

  -GoFundMe started for Joseph Bottis, man found dead in Webster Commons Plaza

  -Millbury selectmen to begin meeting with developer over 17 Rice Road project

  -Millbury officer promoted to sergeant

  -Grafton Boy Scout Troop 107 plans July bottle and can drive
  
  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox beat Tigers, 5-4

  -Gronk announces retirement from football

  -Getting cut in high school didn't deter Bravehearts left-handed reliever Axel Johnson

  -Bees buzz Bravehearts, 3-1. Next 'Hearts home game: 4 p.m. Sunday, YOU-Choose-the-Music & Kids Club Sunday

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

  -WooSox win, 5-0
  
  

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

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

  >BUSINESS: Check out the new koi pond supply store in Worcester

  -Worcester Registry of Deeds signs 10-year lease in Downtown Worcester

  >SHOPPING: Consumers pull back spending due to high gas and food prices 

  >COLLEGES: QCC gets $500,000 to train, place unemployed, underemployed

  -On anniversary of Title IX, Worcester State making progress with women’s athletics
  
  

  >NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 920, official says

  -Uvalde police response an "abject failure," Texas's top cop says

  -Tragic: 5-year-old boy died after being left in a car for hours while his mother prepared for a birthday party, report says 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Supreme Court rules Maine cannot exclude religious schools from tuition assistance programs

  -See the view of Cape Cod from the International Space Station

  >HEALTH: It’s getting harder to gauge your COVID risk levels — Tracking these 4 metrics can help 

  -Free COVID vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix 

  >MOVIES: Meryl Streep's 73rd birthday: 10 of her most iconic roles 

  >CELEBRITY: Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975 

  >HISTORY: Historic and architectural tour of The Hanover Theatre Tuesday, June 28th

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats & more 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Police officers save suicidal veteran suffering from PTSD 

  -Meanwhile, in Iowa, hidden message with expletive on headstone raises concerns 

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