In and around The 016 - Friday, July 22nd

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

  In The News

  >Latest weather: Another scorcher, will feel like 98 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Fantastic drone video of Worcester created to celebrate city's 300th anniversary (1:59)

  +6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

  +6:00: New COVID cases, hospitalizations rise in Worcester week after warning of new subvariants

  +6:00: Skateboard shop opens on Millbury Street in line with Worcester's new Crompton Park Skate Park

  +6:00: Construction crews making progress at Worcester's new Coal Mine Brook Park

  +6:00: State Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to hear appeal of Paku license suspension

  +6:00: Worcester Tech, North High receive grants toward career technical programs

  +6:00: Only in The016.com: Friday morning crash on Route 140 in Boylston (4:29)

  +6:00: New movies on VOD: "Zack Snyder's Justice League," "The Forgiven," "Men" and more
  
  

  +1:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans

  +1:00: Stephanie Fernandes sentencing for fatally stabbing fiancé pushed to October

  +1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 22nd

  +1:00: Mega Millions jackpot now $660 million for Friday’s drawing

  +1:00: What to watch this weekend: Netflix's "The Gray Man" and more

  +1:00: Shrewsbury kicks off feedback sessions for strategic plan
  
  

  -Worcester police seek 4 missing teens, last seen earlier Thursday 

  -Worcester Monopoly owners in bitter legal dispute with artist who painted Smiley Face mural

  -WPD asks for public's help identifying suspects wanted for questioning

  -Radio Worcester (8:45): City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj gives an update on the Mill Street building roof collapse

  -I-190 exit in Worcester closing for 45 days

  -Worcester economic development committee takes up inclusionary zoning

  -Bill Shaner: 2 peeks behind Worcester's liberal facade

  -Charlton police searching for hit-and-run driver who seriously injured cyclist

  -Channel 25's Zip Trip visits Auburn today|
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Silkroad Ensemble's road leads to Indian Ranch with new leader and new compositions

  -State Champs give reasons to be "Sad" this year: Rockers set for Sad Summer Fest in Worcester

  -Screen Time: Robin Williams' comeback, courtesy of celebrity impersonator Roger Kabler

  -First Person: No matter where you go, there you are ...

  -YWCA of Central Massachusetts hosts Girls CHOICE car wash Saturday

  -Students learn work and life skills as mentors this summer

  >HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester 

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "fun spirited" Worcester native who owned and operated a solar contracting firm 

  -ICYMI: Police arrest 2 women for armed home invasion in Shrewsbury

  -Worcester police seek to identify porch pirate

  -Before roof collapse, tenants in Worcester apartments faced big rent hikes

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Fire Department keeps auto fire from spreading to house 

  -Holden police looking for female driver involved in accident with bicyclist

  -Mary Anderson was killed by gunshot to the head, ex-boyfriend Matthew Davis was shot after lunging at police with knife, autopsies show

  -Shrewsbury electronics recycling event on Saturday

  -Mill Villages’ Little Bank will be restored

  -Hotline to report odors from Feedback Earth is now open

  -Medline unveils 6.7 MW solar array in Uxbridge

  -Rollover crash near Uxbridge closes Rt. 146 northbound by exit 6
   

  >SPORTS: Patriots will not name offensive, defensive coordinators for 2022 Season

  -Pirates open playoffs tonight at home vs. Quad City

  -7 Bravehearts named to All-Star Team 

  -Bravehearts fall to New Britain, 9-5

  -Bravehearts next home game 5 Wednesday (YOU-Choose-the-Promotion Doubleheader)

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

  -Ranking the top 50 Boston athletes of the past 50 years: Nos. 30 through 21

  -Former Worcester Academy star "hurt more" by ESPN’s about-face over ESPYs invite
   

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

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

  >NATIONAL: President tests positive for COVID, has "very mild symptoms"

  -Ex-Vice President Pence's Secret Service agents made calls to loved ones during January 6th riot

  -Video shows cop husband of slain Uvalde teacher being held back

  -Tragic: 9-year-old girl killed by falling tree in Maine amid thunderstorms 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Governor Baker takes ownership of Orange Line fire

  -Maine man sought in girlfriend's murder at Acadia arrested in Mexico
   

  >COLLEGES: $2 million grant supports Clark student teachers in local schools

  -The Arts are back and stronger than ever at Worcester State

  >BUSINESS: Worcester startup raises $5.2 million for R&D, new hires

  -Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months 

  >HEALTH: 30 new Mass. cases of monkeypox diagnosed, DPH says 

  -Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 3-6 Friday at Friendly House

  >FOOD: Americans love dip so much they’re eating it by the spoonful: poll 

  >HISTORY: How Native Americans developed Worcester and how they remain a part of it
   

  >TV/STREAMING: "Deadpool" and "Logan" to premiere on Disney+, streamer’s first R-rated films 

  >MOVIES: Margot Robbie's huge "Barbie" salary revealed 

  >CELEBRITY: Ricky Martin's nephew withdraws incest claims, case dismissed

  >ANIMALS: Cat will not begin day if mom doesn't make him cat-uccino (:26) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Framingham police officer saves infant brought into station

  -This optical illusion will prove whether you have a high IQ

  -Meanwhile, Florida man, 37, arrested after calling 911 about Sour Patch Kids candy 

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