In and around The 016 - Monday, September 26th

• Posted by 016 Administrator September 26, 2022 - Filed in News - 3,886 views

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  In The News

  >Latest weather: Mostly dry, high of 71 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS  

  +6:00: New 45-day closure along I-190 in Worcester starts soon

  +6:00: Holy Cross football team moves up to 10th and 11th in national rankings

  +6:00: Jupiter is about to make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years
  
  

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 26th

  +Noon: Worcester Academy alum named as Obama Foundation Scholar

  +Noon: $100,000 Mass Cash winners sold in Southbridge, Fitchburg

  +Noon: 2 men permanently trespassed from Motel 6 in Leominster following fight that started at Denny’s
  
  

  -Motorcyclist killed in Boylston crash

  -Motorcycle and truck crash in Oxford closes Leicester Street for 2 hours Sunday

  -Holden woman breaks into cars for days in Worcester, steals from Walgreens repeatedly, gets arrested

  -Worcester hotel sold to real estate investor for $40 million

  -ICYMI: Beloved Worcester eatery gets a lifeline to reopen

  -An unexpected loss spurs WPI professor to complete student’s unfinished dissertation

  -Bus goes up in flames next to Worcester building (:23)

  -Market closes Worcester location opened in 2020

  -Over 3 months after Worcester roof collapse, "handful" of 267 Mill St. tenants still homeless 
  
  

  -Climate protest planned in Worcester at first Chase branch

  -From eviction and hunger to med school to become surgeon, Carla Rodriguez overcomes adversity

  -Worcester awarded $1.2 million grant to develop green infrastructure plan

  -Tree lover believes "pocket forests" are just what Worcester needs

  -Don Landgren: The best fares in life are free

  -Worcester nonprofits want equal piece of ARPA pie

  -Vote "yes" to raise taxes to add Worcester into state Community Preservation Act

  -Inclusionary zoning right move for Worcester housing, Chamber of Commerce says

  -School Profile: North High School (5:36)

  -Vocero Hispano: 09-23-2022 al 09-29-2022
   

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

  -Worcester's Wooden Bar a hidden gem in former 3Cross Brewing location

  >SHOWTIME: Rihanna to headline Super Bowl LVII halftime show

  -Worcester author praised for his book about 2 city basketball legends

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
   

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Special town meeting in Shrewsbury Tuesday

  -FSPL to host annual meeting and author talk

  -Hannah Kane Charity Classic raises $60,000

  -Leicester Police Logs September 15th to 21st

  -Locals hit the pavement to support the Jimmy Fund Walk

  -Valley Bag Toss cornhole tournament is October 15th in Whitinsville

  -College women’s volleyball team bus goes up in flames in Sturbridge
   

  >SPORTS: Patriots drop home opener to Ravens, fall to 1-2

  -6 keys from Patriots loss

  -Report: X-Ray negative on Mac Jones' ankle

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

  -Holy Cross men's basketball 2022 fall preview (1:07)

  -Yankees sweep Red Sox

  -WooSox end home season with loss
   

  >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: California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over

  >BUSINESS: Target plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers

  -How do we know when a recession has begun? What are the signs?

  >SHOPPING/DEALS: Amazon to hold Prime Day-like event October 11th and 12th
  
  

  >FOOD: Company recalls salad dressing product sold at Aldi

  >NEW ENGLAND: Mass. pork products law on hold pending SCOTUS review 

  >COLLEGES: Holy Cross announces $40 million scholarship initiative to expand access to financial aid

  -UMass Medical School student highlights shortcomings of U.S. health care payment system in winning essay 

  >HEALTH: "Out of control" cases for STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, prompts call for changes

  -Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Monday: 11-4 in Downtown Worcester
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in October (11:14) 

  >MOVIES: "Don't Worry Darling" shrugs off drama, opening with $19.2 million 

  >CELEBRITY: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas celebrate joint birthday 

  >HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 14: Famous pie manufacturer

  >ANIMALS: Video: Gerbil named Bella becomes TikTok sensation 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): John Cena sets Guinness World Record after granting 650 wishes for Make-A-Wish Foundation 

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, highway covered in Coors Light beer after semi crash 

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