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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 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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