Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
+8:00: Man from Georgia arrested for Park Ave. stabbing
+8:00: Two hospitalized after a fight and stabbing on Elizabeth St.
+8:00: George Floyd Rally, march held in downtown Worcester
+8:00: 'Justice for George Floyd' rally in Worcester (45 photos)
+8:00: Burncoat High School graduation 2020 (1:27:25)
-12:25: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+10:30: 3 hospitalized following crash in Charlton
+9:00: Here are the first 18 Worcester restaurants to be considered for expanded outdoor dining
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-St. Stephen School to close later this month
-Drone video of Grafton & Plantation St. construction projects (1:47)
-Ch. 4: 6-year-old & Worcester officer have new rivalry after impromptu basketball game (1:42)
-Worcesteria (Bonus Round): That's not what restraint looks like
-Worcester high schooler charged with having Molotov cocktails ordered house arrest
-Clark University campus police back Worcester officers
-Clark University hires Worcester law firm to conduct independent review of Monday night's disorder in Main South
-UMass Memorial Medical Center holds Black Lives Matter rally (1:38)
-Worcester Youth Flag Football, Worcester Hot Dog Safari and WOOtenanny team up to host non-perishable food drive today
-Protest planned for noon today in Worcester
-ICYMI: These Canal District restaurants are gearing up for patio dining
-Worcester’s second retail marijuana store, Diem, plans to open next week
-Home Depot fined $22K for not reporting soil contamination at Worcester store
-Bertera Nissan offering 150-day delayed payment option on participating Nissan vehicles
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside Worcester mansion for sale for $800K
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Moments of grace and unity during George Floyd protests (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in California: Woman scolds mom for letting kids drive toy car without license
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:00: Gov. Charlie Baker: Phase Two of the state's reopening process will begin on Monday
+8:00: 55 additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Mass., 575 new cases
+8:00: WHO calls on nations to encourage use of face masks where cases are spreading
-26 new cases in Worcester, 4,975 total; Shrewsbury, 309 (2 new cases); Millbury, 229 (+1); Leicester, 146 (0); Holden, 102 (0); Grafton, 93 (0). Next press conference: Tuesday
-Program lets Anna Maria students teach music to Worcester kids during pandemic
-Radio Worcester (12:34): Staying active and getting ready for reopening at the YMCA with David Connell & Sharon Henderson
-Is it safe to ride in a car with someone? (1:58)
-From hair salons to gyms, experts rank 36 activities by coronavirus risk level
-A big no no: Some Americans have gargled with bleach amid risky cleaning behaviors during pandemic
-A losing bet? Gamblers ignore COVID-19 safety measures as Las Vegas casinos reopen
-Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs
-Hit the road! People rent RVs in droves for fun, safe adventures amid chaos
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Pets are getting fat in coronavirus lockdown, too
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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