In and around The 016 - Saturday, July 29th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 92 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS  

  -Downtown Worcester eatery closes

  -Action urged on former Big D market site on Mill Street by city councilor, candidate

  -Judge rebuffs lawyer's attempts to depose city leaders on police prostitution allegations

  -Maureen Schwab eyes Worcester District 4 City Council seat in 2023

  -Worcester candidate forums come before preliminary election

  -Ray Mariano: Changes to Shrewsbury Street mirror changes to downtown

  -Worcester looks into creating commissions focused on Black, LGBTQ residents

  -Dog dies, house heavily damaged in Barre fire

  -Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.05 billion after another drawing without a big winner 

  >DINING OUT: Today is National Chicken Wing Day 

  -ICYMI: Woman arrested in Leominster in connection to death of her 5-year-old son

  -3 luxury cars stolen from dealership totaling over $120,000

  -Worcester ceremony commemorates 70 years since end of Korean War

  -Second Worcester West Nile sample confirmed in Burncoat

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  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday

  -Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49) 

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Additional plaintiffs not allowed in Beal Commons appeal

  -TODAY! Shrewsbury yard waste drop-off 8-noon Saturday

  -TODAY! Rutland Food Truck Festival returns Saturday

  -Auburn bookstore founders embrace entrepreneur mentality: "Do it scared"

  -Chef brings special creations to Simple Man in Clinton

  -Southbridge man sentenced from drug distribution conspiracy

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales

  -In Winchendon, farm owner gets stolen cow skull back

  -Garden clubs invited to enter Sterling Fair

  -Whittier Farms to receive food security grant

  -Bolton won't waive fees for school project
   

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday

  -Jazzed Up cool for this week

  >SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Greg Piccolo, "Fiddler," Vivi & DaFunk ...

  -100FM The Pike (4:39): The Pike Breakdown lane for July 28th

  -Square One Players embracing "Spamalot" with silliness and love

  -First Person: In Celtics playoff run, more than one path to victory

  -Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Take me off your Black friends list, please

  -Radio Worcester (22:19): Sheilah Dooley and Melissa Wenderoth of Pernet Family Health discuss early intervention

  -WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 392 (27:48): V.N.A. Care

  -WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 14 (28:34): Screens and eye strain 

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who opened the groundbreaking retail store in Los Angeles
  
  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox beat Giants, 3-2

  -Holy Cross grad Declan Cronin is called up to the majors

  -Bravehearts win in Pittsfield, 9-5. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Saturday Night Live feat. Connor Henry & Kevin Michael)

  -Worcester Fire Department beats Worcester Police Department, 9-8, on game's final play

  -WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-5

  -Oxford right-hander Anthony Pingleton transfers from Anna Maria to Division 1 North Alabama

  -Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Women's volleyball player Sanaea Simmons

  -4 Pirates named to All-Rookie Team
   

  >CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)

  -Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 pickups because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly

  -NATIONAL: Carlee Russell charged in Alabama abduction hoax

  -Police searching apartment of Chicago man charged in man’s killing find woman dead in refrigerator

  -Tragic: Dad-to-be killed in crash leaving gender reveal party for child 

  >NEW ENGLAND: 2 dead following murder-suicide at apartment in Conn., police say

  -12-year-old girl driving her dad's truck leads police on car chase through several towns

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What to expect on an Antarctic cruise
  
  

  >BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business nominations due at the start of August 

  -Kim Komando: Read this before signing up for Amazon Clinic

  >SHOPPING: Where to find free school supplies for 2023-24 academic year

  >COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (8:37): Professor examines Barbie's existential crisis in blockbuster film 

  >HEALTH: Drug shortages’ effects on cancer research may be felt for years to come

  -New "miracle" drug has "given me my life back," Alzheimer’s patient says

  >HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup 

  >FOOD: Trader Joe's cookies may contain rocks: Recall
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  >MOVIES: New movies on demand -- "The Little Mermaid," "Joy Ride," and more

  >CELEBRITY: 101-year-old Norman Lear reflects on his birthday

  >HISTORY: Civil War Monument, Shrewsbury Common, circa 1900 

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption -- Cats, dogs and more 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby carried to safety by stray dog after being abandoned in trash 

  -Meanwhile, in South Boston, aggressive seagulls force popular restaurant to shut down outdoor dining

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