In and around The 016 - Wednesday, September 14th

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  In The News

  >Latest weather: Sunny and less humid, high of 78 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  +6:00: Worcester police make arrest for loaded gun, open Hennessy bottle after traffic stop on Highland Street

  +6:00: Worcester affordable housing coalition highlights "desperate need" in push for inclusionary zoning policy

  +6:00: Spa in Worcester focuses on sports massage through partnerships with local pro teams

  +6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 14th

  +6:00: Beats and Barbecue returns to bring the groove to Worcester Common

  +6:00: Listen Up: Matt York delivers heartbreaking "Gently Used"

  +6:00: Last Call with Thomas Connell, Civil War re-enactor

  +6:00: Bad Advice: The Sort of Late Show
  
  

  -Permit for welding at new Doherty High was expired when fire started, city says

  -Earlier: Construction worker injured in fire at Doherty High School (2:11)

  -Movie to film in Downtown Worcester this week

  -This Worcester bakery was one of the first places in Mass. to offer these increasingly popular donuts

  -ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to New York City on JetBlue for $39

  -UMass Medical School to test Paxlovid in kids

  -Sad, happy, uncertainty: mix of emotions for Worcester tailor and shoe repair shops 

  -Weekend traffic advisory for stArt on the Street festival on Sunday

  -Worcester man charged in overdose death out on $20,000 bail after Superior Court arraignment

  -Inside food pantries and the fight against hunger in Worcester County 

  -Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
   

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption: Brody, Isa, Ana and more 

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

  >SHOWTIME: Adam Sandler tour to play Boston, Mohegan Sun

  -Central Mass. Jazz Fest returns with trios, quintets and free concerts 

  -Table Hoppin': Greek Festival returns to St. Spyridon after 4-year hiatus

  -Janice Harvey: Worcester Auditorium revitalization a welcome effort

  -This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of September 12th

  -What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (22:30): Linette of Real Meals

  >POLITICS: Worcester groups to make push for wider "inclusionary zoning" policy

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a registered nurse who was also a Little League President and liked to play blackjack at Foxwoods 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden protects 101.66 acres from development 

  -Scarecrows on the Shrewsbury Common returns September 17th

  -Grandmother has granddaughter arrested for refusing to leave her house on 4th of July

  -Grafton news website to close

  -Get ready for the Grafton Harvest Fair and Apple Pie Social

  -A $16.5 million lottery ticket was sold in Ware

  -Over 200 rounds of ammunition in vehicle leads to arrest

  -Moose on the loose in Sterling caught on video (:47)
   

  >SPORTS: Yankees beat Red Sox, 7-6

  -Evan Jones named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (24:26): Title IX reflection with Mary McNaughton-Collins

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

  -WooSox lose to RailRiders, 5-4

  -Dynamo past Revolution, 3-1

  -Westborough girls' volleyball ready for another run at state title
   

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)

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

  >NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: It's almost time to "fall back": When is Daylight Saving Time?

  -50 million people lived in "modern slavery" last year — a 25% increase from last report

  -Tragic: Kangaroo kills 77-year-old man in southwest Australia 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Northeastern staff member injured as package explodes on campus

  -MBTA: 82% of Orange Line work complete as shutdown reaches final 5 days

  >SHOPPING: Americans won't be going crazy with holiday gifting this year
  
  

  >COLLEGES: Worcester State and Tatnuck Park create a win for students and seniors

  -Clark prof: Politicians seek to control classroom discussions about slavery in the U.S.

  >HEALTH: Weekly weight-loss shot a "game changer in obesity medicine"

  -What to know about getting updated COVID booster, flu shot at the same time

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library 

  >BUSINESS: Dow down more than 1,250 points on dashed inflation hopes

  -Driven by consumers, U.S. inflation spreads more widely through economy

  -TikTok security flaw put hundreds of millions at hacking risk
  
  

  >FOOD: Burger King has a plan to make you fall in love with the Whopper again 

  >TV/STREAMING: HBO and Apple dominate Emmys, while Netflix and Amazon fall behind

  -Emmys 2022 hit record low with 25% drop in viewers from last year

  >MOVIES: "Barbarian" crashes the gate with $10 million opening weekend 

  >HISTORY: Former State Mutual Building in Downtown Worcester 

  >HOMES: Homeowner wealth suffers as home prices fall, mortgage rates surge 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Former janitor becomes California school’s new principal 

  -Meanwhile, in Georgia, crash covers highway in Bud Light 

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  +Operations Ice Technician & Supervisor at DCU Center and Worcester Common Oval

  -3rd shift grill cooks at iconic Worcester diner

  -Bartender at Canal District restaurant

  -Kitchen staff at Worcester restaurant expanding hours

  -Director of Public Health, City of Worcester

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