Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:30: WPD investigates individuals throwing fireworks at others
+7:30: Industrial oven to blame for 5-alarm blaze that ripped through Clinton factory
+7:30: Commuter rail busing to Boston from Framingham to continue through Monday
+7:30: Southborough officer stabbed at police HQ
+7:30: Radio Worcester (12:05): Bravehearts GM Dave Peterson talks 2020 Season
+7:30: National: 8-year-old, her mother and her grandfather found dead in N.J. swimming pool
+11:50: No injuries reported after drive-by shooting in Worcester
+11:50: Christopher Columbus Statue in Worcester doused with red paint. Video (:20)
+11:50: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 23
+11:50: Think about the dogs, people: Firework barrages no fun for pet-owners
+11:50: Radio Worcester (10:48): City Manager Ed Augustus -- Bravehearts, police funding & economic recovery
+11:50: Mass. sales tax holiday set
-Auburn foster mom to be arraigned in death of 2-year-old girl, injury of second child
-Dinner break: As restaurants reopen indoor dining, Grafton Hill restaurant closes for dinner until August
-Restaurants finally open for indoor dining
-Ch. 5's Wake Up Call from Worcester Youth Center (:59)
-Recreation spots are opening up and Worcester is hiring for summer jobs
-Worcester youth group joins effort to build youth vote
-Juneteenth holiday in Worcester sought
-Worcesteria: 'This is goodbye'
-Radio Worcester (22:21): Bill Shaner talks about going independent
-ICYMI: 100 highest paid City of Worcester employees
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of June 22
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden library begins curbside service
-1 seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash on Route 20 in Charlton
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 new house listings in Worcester
-TV: ‘Hamilton’ movie trailer released ahead of July 3 Disney+ premiere
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New arrival’s timing is Father’s Day bonus for Grafton dad
-Meanwhile, Florida man, 54, tells police his name is 'Michael Corleone'
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: Over 2,000 Mass. teachers, educators get layoff notices, union says
+7:30: Massachusetts reports 16 new deaths, 229 new cases
+7:30: Dr. Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes
+7:30: Over 8.7 million cases in U.S. went undetected in March: study
+7:30: Worcester is among 26 cities calling on state to preserve school funding budget
-The Clap is Back: Worcester Bravehearts to play this summer, 18 home games planned
-MLB planning to have 60-game season under two conditions
-Nelson Place School offered as polling place instead of The Willows at Worcester
-Local aid level-funded for July and August
-Parent group calls for Mass. schools to reopen at full capacity
-ICYMI: Nursing homes struggle as staff choose unemployment checks over paychecks
-Bye $600 jobless benefit, eviction reprieve, cash for small firms
-Massachusetts reports 149 new cases and 17 more deaths
-Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 97
-Surging U.S. virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
-U.S. taxpayers are funding six vaccines. Here’s how they work
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Family of Trooper Enrique Delgado-García of Worcester still looking for answers nearly a year after his death
-"The glue that holds our community together": India Society of Worcester hosts 37th India Day at DCU Center
-2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-Long-awaited Seabra Foods brings culture and convenience
-Scoop’s Scoopz ice cream shop opens in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: Treasure Valley celebrates 100th summer of scouting
-Woo! Science: Unlock the mewing mystique of kitten season
-Week in review: local wins, big shifts, and community in focus
-Radio Worcester (31:30): Dr. Satya Mitra: From hardship to public service
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Gordon Ramsay’s impact on Mass. inn. Where is it now?
-ICYMI: Medical helicopter called after motorcycle crash on Route 2 in Orange
-Mother-daughter coffee roaster operates cafe out of old church in area (3:53)
-Clark braces for a harsh new reality as higher ed recession looms
-Q.C.C. program student reminds learners it's never too late
-Radio Worcester (24:29): New report highlights Worcester’s key role in commuter rail recovery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Lancaster
-1 injured in wild crash in Blackstone (:23). Article
-Auburn raid nets 6 arrests, 2 guns in trafficking case
-Shrewsbury Police Department Community Appreciation Day September 20th
-Network - including Sterling business - join cancer fight
-Maker's Market makes most of beautiful day
-Nominations are open for Champions of the Blackstone Awards
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Local singer ready for life of music
-Nashoba Symphonic Band announces its 10th anniversary season
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 88 (59:46): The Heartbeats
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D: When I am an old woman
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:37:36)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who became the president of UMass Memorial's University Campus
>SPORTS: Patriots wideout Javon Baker open to new role amid roster pursuit
-Red Sox lose to Padres, 6-2
-Bravehearts fall in playoff opener, 8-4
-Locals Nolan (St. John's) and Blattner (Shrewsbury) set to anchor Holy Cross offensive line
-Holy Cross (2:01): Football season ticket video
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 6-3
-Shrewsbury bows out on final day of American Legion Northeast Regional
>CARS: Kia recall audited by N.H.T.S.A., over 137,000 vehicles affected
>NATIONAL: Get the Facts: How big is the U.S. national debt?
-Couple loses more than $500,000 in gold coin scam
>TRAGIC: Missing child sold to meth dealer by mom, who had abused her with paddle and BB gun: report
>NEW ENGLAND: Mother charged with manslaughter after daughter is found dead (:36)
-Mass. named No. 1 school system in U.S. for third year in a row. Here's why
>COLLEGES: Explained by a WPI expert: G.P.S., cell phones & signal loss (:46)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to eat like a local in Italy
-The 10 friendliest U.S. cities
>BUSINESS: Fallon Health C.F.O. departs, V.P. promoted to interim role
-AOL to discontinue dial-up internet service: Here's when
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, Sunday, August 10th
>HEALTH: Why is it so hard to find a primary care doctor? There are several reasons (2:19). Article
-New Alzheimer's study finds simple treatment could restore memory (1:59)
>FOOD: Hershey says it's hiking chocolate prices due to cocoa price
>TV/STREAMING: "Special Forces" Season 4 cast — Teresa and Gia Giudice, Jussie Smollett, Brittany Cartwright and more
>MOVIES: "Weapons" nabs $42 million box office opening, "Freakier Friday" also smiling
>CELEBRITY: Matthew McConaughey lost "Titanic" lead role for refusing this request
>ANIMALS: 42-pound cat goes on an amazing weight loss journey (4:21)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Teen who helped co-workers on graduation night pursues dream (2:25)
-Meanwhile, why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?
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