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>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 (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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