In and around The 016 - Tuesday, August 22nd

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 78 today in Worcester

  -Farmers' Almanac on winter 2023-2024: "Brrr" with more snow, cold temperatures across U.S.
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: After homelessness, Worcester Housing Authority program helps woman become financially stable

  +6:00: Protest at Worcester Diocese follows new gender, sexuality policies

  +6:00: Mass. Family Institute threatens Worcester over pregnancy center laws

  +6:00: Huge sale at Abby's House Thrift Shop
  
  

  +Noon: Mass. P.O.S.T. Commission releases police discipline database; 46 Worcester officers included

  +Noon: Worcester Public Schools hosts "Countdown to Kindergarten" at Polar Park

  +Noon: Suspect charged with striking Northbridge chief's cruiser, assaulting 2 officers

  +Noon: Reelin' in the years: New Bay Colony band marks 50th anniversary

  +Noon: Magician Jeff McBride, Harry Potter' actors set for Wizard Fest

  +Noon: TODAY! Friendly House basketball tournament on Tuesday
  
  

  -Local donut shop smash-and-grab arrest follows tip from social media

  -Worcester convenience store sells $1 million winner (pictured)

  -First Jersey Mike's in Worcester opening with fundraiser

  -Community cookout brings Worcester together

  -Worcester native hikes 155 miles to honor late wife

  -Disabled military veteran fired by Worcester police

  -W.B.J. postpones 40 Under 40 awards because of assault at reception

  -Worcester starting school year with uptick in bus drivers over last year

  -Radio Worcester (19:55): Dr. Rachel Monárrez talks school safety, migrant crisis and Worcester Public School building maintenance

  -Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council preview -- Everything but the kitchen sink

  -Urgent amended joint petition to address the housing crisis in Worcester

  -Worcester District 5 candidates to convene at forum on Wednesday

  -See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester

  -Hundreds salute North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopoulos at Celebration of Life (9:14)

  -Related: Fundraiser for Milonopoulos Children's Education Fund

  >DINING OUT: Worcester's expanding cultural food palate

  -ICYMI: Worcester bank robber threatened to shoot officers, K9 before arrest, police say

  -Project New Hope sees strong turnout for Salute Our Veterans ride

  -Seventh-day Adventist Church hosts their first health fair in Worcester Sunday

  -Local developer snaps up more Worcester property with $1.3 million acquisition

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  
  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): W.I.S.E. presentation Wednesday at Senior Center

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

  -Holden's Erik Bjorn puts up record numbers for Worcester State

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland man cycles, experiences the U.S.A.

  -Bread & Butter Diner opens at site of the former Chefee’s 1921 Diner in Boylston

  -Food, music at Shrewsbury Summer Festival

  -Wachusett area goings on

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

  -Valley Tech takes its place in a changing world

  -Public safety logs from The Landmark

  -Bike with a park ranger
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg set to make her "America's Got Talent" return

  -100FM The Pike (21:18): Jim Belushi on being a cannabis farmer and the weed that inspired Coneheads

  >OBITUARIES: Local man writes his own obituary
  
  

  >SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Astros, 9-4

  -Bill Belichick offers Bolden update, explains why Pats nixed joint practices

  -1 night not enough to honor Tom Brady, Belichick says

  -WooSox Weekly: WooSox drop from first place after series split with RailRiders

  -Seasoned offensive line is indeed a strength for Holy Cross football
   

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

  -Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just 1 vehicle

  >NATIONAL: 14 people were shot, 1 fatally, in the same Milwaukee neighborhood

  -3 people dead after Listeria bacteria found in milkshakes sold at restaurant

  -Tragic: 6-year-old boy shot dead by 9-year-old playing with loaded gun

  >NEW ENGLAND: What to know about changes to Mass. electric vehicle rebate program

  -Driver killed, engine block launched into home after crash in Western Mass.

  >COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof's perspective is changing in light of how Barbie is portrayed in blockbuster movie
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Unbelievably luxurious motels in the U.S.

  >BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for August 21st

  -Time is running out to file claims for Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement

  >HEALTH: Dermatologist explains how you can beat the heat, skin care myths

  -Wearable device with A.I. could allow for at-home breast cancer screenings

  >FOOD: Trader Joe's announces fifth recall in 4 weeks due to possible presence of metal

  >SHOPPING: 10 best outdoor entertaining items on Amazon to buy ahead of Labor Day

  >HOMES: Improve safety by controlling household poisons
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Tamron Hall dominates "Celebrity Family Feud" with hilarious response

  >MOVIES: "Barbie" for $4? National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide

  >CELEBRITY: Why Meghan Markle is making a comeback for the cameras

  >ANIMALS: Pod of whales "bubble feeding" around boat off Mass. coast (:38)

  >HISTORY: Today in History for August 22nd (1:32)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Singing chaplain helps hospital patients

  -Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman finds live frog in package of spinach

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