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In The News
>Latest weather: First day of a heat wave, temps to feel like mid 90s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: GoFundMe created for children of Worcester shooting victim Felicia Obeng
+6:00: Worcester Human Rights Commission takes look at data on police stops
+6:00: Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill report details cause of messy crisis
+6:00: The body of a missing Harvard woman found in Vermont
+6:00: Worcesteria: Podcasts offer fun conversations, fresh outlooks
+6:00: Worcester Historical Museum’s newest exhibit
+6:00: AEW brings Dynamite and Rampage to Worcester
+6:00: Worcester area real estate roundup
+6:00: Pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+Noon: DNA in Molly Bish case isn't a match, Sister calls it disappointing
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - July 19th
+Noon: Forum planned for Democrats running for First Worcester Senate district
+Noon: Summer Jam Classic uses basketball to bring the community together
+Noon: Small Stones Festival of the Arts shines light on local arts, photography
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Childhood memory of July 4th rekindles hope for future Independence Days
-Tempers flare as Mill Street apartment that had roof collapse is condemned (1:31). Article
-Related: Displaced tenants confront Worcester landlord after collapse (2:34)
-Father John Madden responds to St. John's Food for the Poor program investigation (2:32). Article
-Felicia Obeng identified as woman shot and killed in Cambridge Street shooting
-Earlier: Woman dead, 2nd injured in double shooting in Worcester (1:16)
-Worcester man shot to death in Maine, suspect charged with murder
-Coes Pond, South Worcester playgrounds closed for 2 days for repairs
-This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week of July 18th
-Gary Vecchio, 68, vocal leader on Shrewsbury Street, has died. Gary's obituary
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview: Zoning, abortion, boats, drones and PILOT
-Worcester City Council to look at restricting crisis pregnancy centers that don’t offer abortions or referrals
-Drunk driver blew through stop sign, hit Sutton cruiser, police say
-2 hospitalized following crash involving motorcycle in Worcester
-Mass Pike exit to I-84 in Sturbridge closing for construction work
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Song to Get You Through the Week: Ladii Girl delivers smoke, soul on "She Can't"
-Don Landgren: Worcester schools are looking for bus drivers
>HISTORY: 1906 ad for Royal Worcester corset
-ICYMI: New Worcester gourmet donut shop to hold grand opening Saturday
-NFL star Pat Ricard has breakfast in hometown of Spencer, raises money as part of "Pancakes with Pat"
-The Faces of Worcester: Hanh Pham Richardson
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Patriots players visit Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston (2:06)
-Shrewsbury police will hold a free kids bike safety course
-Welcome Toto, the Tornado Kitten to the Grafton Library
-Developer seeks demolition, redevelopment of Westborough BJ's site
-Crews from around the region fight brush fire in remote part of Leominster
>HOMES: Prices on the rise in Central Massachusetts
>SPORTS: Red Sox lefty Sale has finger surgery, no return date set
-Grafton's Jack Choate, who starred at Westborough High, Assumption and Worcester Bravehearts, drafted by San Francisco
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts showing signs of turning their season around
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday vs. Brockton
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester enters All-Star week after series split with Norfolk
-Interview with Holy Cross legend Ron Perry (24:57)
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Huge swells send waves crashing into an oceanfront wedding, homes in Hawaii
-After 2 years in a coma, West Virginia woman wakes to name brother in attack
-Tragic: Bride shot in head, killed during celebratory gunfire at wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Cause of New Hampshire hotel fire that injured 3 undetermined
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Anthony Fauci plans to retire by the end of president's term
>BUSINESS: UMass Medical School resident and fellow physicians ratify union contract
-GE reveals names of 3 companies after historic split
>SHOPPING: These coveted Keurig coffee makers are on sale on Amazon now
>HEALTH: What Mass. doctors are saying about rising COVID hospitalizations
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-WHO declares an outbreak of ebola-like Marburg in Ghana
>FOOD: Nationwide recall issued for brand of blueberries due to levels of lead
>TV/STREAMING: '90s pop-culture phenomenon "Beavis and Butt-Head" returning to Paramount+
>MOVIES: Bruce Willis celebrates "Die Hard" anniversary with return to Nakatomi Plaza
>CELEBRITY: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson admits to why he turned down offer to host Emmys
>ANIMALS: Mass. animal shelters bring over 50 rescued beagles to the state
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bowler rolling strong at 100 years old
-Mind-altering moving image voted one of "best illusions of the year"
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, watch dog chases away bear from owner's porch
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Authorities identify Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash
-Earlier: 25-year-old Worcester woman, Greenfield family among 5 killed in crash (2:36). Article
-Fireball caused loud boom heard across Mass., NASA says (4:24). Article
-City suspends market's liquor license
-Here’s why Worcester can’t put traffic lights, beacons at a dangerous crosswalk
-"The end of an era": Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
-DCU Center to keep name for now, as credit union extends sponsorship for $4.2 million
-Markey secures Mass. Dems’ nod over Moulton, igniting generational showdown in Senate primary
-Related: 2 Democrats, 2 paths: Markey and Moulton in Worcester (2:06)
-Despite recent stabbings on the Common, Downtown Worcester events to continue
-Nichols plans to absorb Anna Maria fire science, other programs
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Here's the last day of school for every Worcester County public district
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Chinese Restaurants (5:41)
-Popular eatery's second location officially opens in Westborough
-ICYMI: Anna Maria's abrupt closure was a "knife in the heart" for faculty
-World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
-Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
-Worcester jury finds driver guilty in 2022 death of man in wheelchair
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 juveniles hospitalized after e-bike collides with vehicle in Clinton
-Group seeks probe into Rutland July Fourth cancellation
-3 charged after stolen dirt bike recovered, illegal gun seized in Webster
-Worker in Southbridge McDonald's french fry case due in Dudley court
-Douglas man under surveillance arrested on trafficking charge after picking up crack
-Leominster man accused of civil rights violation after open bottle report at Allen’s
-39 Elm Street emerges as flashpoint in Southbridge Town Council race
-Westborough High students learn beekeeping basics in innovative class
-Fixing crowns and funding communities: Dudley Woman's Club closes out fundraising year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Former Manor and Draught House owner launches Prohibition Beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1377 (30:00): The Rolling Stones, Gracie Abrams, The Black Keys and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Too many administrators bloat Worcester school budget
-Shaun Connolly: Spend the $609 to go to a World Cup game
-Laurel: At your service at the class volleyball game
-Manny Jae Media (50:55): 508 LIVE!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to award-winning baker who worked at Crown and Widoff's bakeries
>SPORTS: Here's the full lineup for Drake Maye's charity softball game today at Polar Park
-Ex-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo lands new job — with private equity firm
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 9-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball’s season ends at Austin Regional
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-2
-St. John's senior star, brother with autism team up on baseball field
>NATIONAL: Couple found dead were victims of Tom Selleck impersonator scam
-Why are more young people angry about A.I.? Researcher says there's been a "meaningful shift" with Gen Z (1:56). Article
-Tragic: High school graduate's home burns down during graduation ceremony
-Concertgoer dies week after being kicked in head by crowd surfer at rock festival
>NEW ENGLAND: State police hit with $25 million lawsuit (2:11)
-Maine lawn mower accident leaves child critically injured
>COLLEGES: 2 Clark students earn awards for research in Brazil, Poland
-How can UMass make up for money cut by federal government? (9:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 costs travelers forget to budget for
-Yosemite ditches reservations, descends into chaos (2:03)
>BUSINESS: Reality-mimicking A.I. fuels spike in scams (1:59)
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (57:34): Kwame Appiah, founder, Kumasi Soccer and Unity Street Soccer
>HOMES: The best plants for beginners to grow
>HEALTH: Doctor explains what residents should know about mpox
-Opthamologist's advice for protecting eyes from summer sun (3:09)
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:22): Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike Netflix movie, "Ladies First" (2:39)
>MOVIES: "Obsession" craze explained: Shocker horror hit makes 100 times its budget
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
-Mandy Moore names former child star who got her into "underage drinking"
>ANIMALS: Pig stops highway traffic to save her own life (2:33)
>HISTORY: Lake Boon was once a major tourist destination
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for bread, wins $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances running chainsaw on his chin for over 4 minutes
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