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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 71 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Michael McGrath, Tony-winning actor from Worcester, dies at 65
-Medical student from Worcester, a North High grad, overcame great obstacles, hopes to one day help students experiencing similar struggles
-Worcester residents Light the Night for leukemia research
-Creativity flows at these Worcester businesses
-After turmoil caused by allegations of racism, Girls Inc. of Worcester picks new C.E.O.
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-Ray Mariano: A tale of 2 Worcesters
-“Embarrassing:” Councilors Haxhiaj, King say scrutiny warranted after police chief’s exit
-Related: Radio Worcester (20:00): City Manager Eric Batista reacts to complaint against retired Worcester police chief
-Related: Nicole Apostola — Backbones Needed
-Earlier: Former Worcester City Manager Augustus shelved investigation that implicated police chief
-TODAY! Day of Play family festival Saturday at Elm Park
-stART on the Street closes Park Ave. on Sunday
-Getting ready for Worcester Fire Department Cook Off (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Tell the T&G and WoMag your favorite breakfast place in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Hurricane Betty’s settles unpaid wages lawsuit brought by exotic dancers
-Worcester police warn of scammers pretending to be National Grid reps
-Shrewsbury’s Rainbow Motel demolished
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Composting 8-2:30
-Tribute to Holden woman who touched countless lives as a career substance abuse counselor
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Van crashes into building in Leominster
-TODAY! Kidventure Day Saturday in Millbury
-Scarecrows to return to Shrewsbury Common
-Rufus Putnam Building 200th anniversary celebration September 30th
-Congregational Church of Grafton Harvest Fair and Apple Pie Social next Sunday
-Worcester, Framingham plaza owner to acquire Northborough Crossing owner for $2 billion
-Pet's medical issues spark business venture in Princeton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Funky Fungus Day, Shawna Shea Film Festival...
-Radio Worcester (11:35): Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to Worcester
-Tickets for Trans-Siberian Orchestra on sale now
-100FM The Pike (8:59): Actor/comedian Michael Rappaport throws a few jabs at New England fans
-Worcester Walks: Wachusett Reservoir views at Sawyer Bluff in Boylston
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who spent her career teaching and retired at age 73
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Toronto, 3-0
-Spence provides spark for Holy Cross football with confidence, consistency
-Related: Holy Cross-Yale notes
-Holy Cross announces 2023-24 men’s basketball schedule
-WooSox beat Mets, 5-3
-St. Johns and Shrewsbury score big wins in week 2
-Uxbridge, Doherty and South highlight an action-packed week 2
-Millbury, Bay Path football teams move to 2-0 in week 2 action
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: U.S. incomes fall for third straight year as inflation outpaces worker raises
-Rise in poverty rate shows impact of eliminating pandemic-era assistance programs
-Tragic: 14-year-old boy has hands, legs amputated after flu-like symptoms turn deadly
>NEW ENGLAND: Thousands without power as Lee sideswipes Mass. coastline
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:34) — Humanizing "the spectrum of sexuality"
-Worcester State professor receives Fulbright Specialist Award to study air pollution in Nepal
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to see the best fall foliage in New England
>BUSINESS: 10 things I know about ... Building a personal brand for business success
-Barstool Sports "laundered" copyrighted content with 40 burner accounts: Daily Beast
>HEALTH: Depression may be direct cause of type 2 diabetes: "hugely important study"
-Radio Worcester (25:35): Notre Dame Hospice’s Home Division brings palliative care and hospice services to the community
>FOOD: This popular Dunkin’ drink has the same amount of sugar as 14 donuts
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 3rd to 9th
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Barbie" and more
>CELEBRITY: Ed Sheeran crashes Vegas wedding, serenades bride and groom with new "magical" single
>ANIMALS: Tiny baby goat snuggles on sofa with her dog siblings (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 16th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog returns to family after going missing for 12 years
-Meanwhile, Florida man arrested after burning car belonging to girlfriend who is also his cousin
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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