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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+5:40: Worcester man, 20, charged with murder in Cutler Street stabbing
+5:40: Reminder: Trash and recycling will be collected as schedule tomorrow in Worcester
+5:40: More trouble on Worcester commuter line, buses to continue through July 12
+5:40: WuXi Biologics holds virtual ceremony to celebrate start of construction at The Reactory in Worcester
+5:40: Discover Central Massachusetts rolls out 'We Love Worcester' photo campaign
+5:40: Yeah, right: Mass. has best drivers in America again, new survey claims (1:45)
-5 things you need to know today in Worcester - July 2
-Several beaches and spray parks now open in Worcester
-Worcester man sentenced to prison for tax evasion, cheated government out of $400K
-Arrest made in fatal stabbing on Cutler Street
-Worcester's panhandlers tell their own stories
-Worcester's Virtual Independence Day Celebration (1:29:44)
-Signature building at Polar Park delayed
-WBUR: Alleged hate crime in Worcester latest in a string of racist incidents statewide
-City Councilor proposes body cams for all Worcester Police by 2021
-Worcester NAACP continues petition for changes after failed attempt to cut police budget
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (24:43): Budget, police, education and more
-ICYMI: What do city employees in Worcester make?
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Local high school to change sports teams' nickname
-Uncounted Grafton election ballots to be counted this morning
-Tribute to area 10-year-old who passed away unexpectedly
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Worcester Bravehearts 'Behind the Bravehearts' (15:44): PJ Barry and Brendan Desaultes
-Game time at last for Worcester Bravehearts
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Rent vs. Buy... and all the reasons why
-At the office: Average American hasn't cleaned or organized their desktop in three years
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 girls rescue man from Sharon lake
-TV: 11 best new movies on Netflix
-Meanwhile, Florida man stuck on property with 200+ exotic birds
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:40: 75 new cases in Worcester this week, 5,247 total
+5:40: Phase 3 to begin Monday
+5:40: Mass. reports 51 new deaths, 195 new cases
+5:40: Red Sox to have games at Fenway with precautions and no fans
+5:40: Study: Americans who stayed home before they were told to saved lives
+5:40: Mass. sees nearly 30,000 new unemployment claims
+5:40: Bill would extend eviction moratorium for one year after emergency lifts in Mass.
-Case numbers for every Central Mass. city and town
-North Brookfield selectmen postpone Fourth of July parade after claiming Board of Health used ‘political operatives’ to sabotage event
-American Academy Of Pediatrics says kids need to be back in school this fall (:27)
-Central Mass. unemployment hits 14.7% for May
-Mass. reports 261 new cases, 28 additional deaths
-Gov. Baker concerned people will take 'victory lap' with move to Phase 3 (1:45)
-How can I safely BBQ with friends, family this summer?
-Fourth of July could create ‘the perfect storm’ for spreading coronavirus, infectious disease doctor warns
-Commute and Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV Rental and Sales): Demand for RVs high as millions of Americans taking summer trips despite pandemic
-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 (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
-"Super" El Niño winter impacts on New England
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon remembered at wake (1:30)
+6:00: David Clark Co. takes off for cross-city move to new headquarters
+6:00: 11-year-old bicyclist injured in crash with Northborough police cruiser (:21). Article
+6:00: 6-car crash shuts down part of Mass. Pike in Grafton during evening commute
+6:00: Dolly Parton dies at 80
+Noon: Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
+Noon: Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
+Noon: Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Related: Family, police react to Karen Solomon case (1:21)
-Related: Full press conference (7:12)
-Services to be held for Worcester police officer Kurt Sololmon (1:28). Article
-Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-Massport announces new director of Worcester Regional Airport
-Small plane lands at Fitchburg airport with no landing gear (:18)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Cyprian Keyes welcomes public back to its restaurant
-ICYMI: Paxton man charged in fiery O.U.I. crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter (2:50). Article
-Worcester man charged in 2012 killing found not guilty of prison assault
-Police: Worcester man shouted "suicide by cop" while brandishing scissors
-Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty: The next generation is taking over
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Val's hiring for all positions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Public meeting set ahead of Dudley-Charlton school borrowing vote
-Man walking near Simple Man Saloon in Clinton arrested on warrant
-2 arrested after fight leaves man unconscious at Webster dog park
-2 men held without bail following Auburn police investigation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Porch Concert Series Thursday at The Village
-Aquanett brings '80s rock spectacle to Auburn's Summer in the Park Concert Series
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 245 (1:00:00): Ben Gallaher, Dasha and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Cherry picking politics in the face of tragedy
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 936 (27:28): Amy Vogel Waters
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an area private investigator
>SPORTS: Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety Jaylen Reed, pick
-Mike Vrabel addresses candid comments about Patriots’ lack of depth
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey 2026-27 season ticket memberships on sale
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Sean Grayson, deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, dies in prison at 32
-Traumatic brain injury patient denied insurance coverage
-Watch: Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100 meter dash record at 9.39 seconds
-Tragic: Girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Breaking down defense's mistrial request
-Poll: All but 2 Mass. ballot questions likely to pass in November (1:15). Article
>COLLEGES: This is how WPI does move-in day (:34)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tiny nation that’s an unexpected hot dog capital
>BUSINESS: Business Starts
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: How to save money on back-to-school shopping (3:01)
>HEALTH: What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much
>FOOD: These back-to-school lunchbox hacks could save your mornings
-Daily Dish: Fast chicken stir fry
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" on HBO (1:19)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to sink "Titanic" at box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
-Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a "step back" from drinking to stop the "self-sabotage"
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby sparrow becomes one of the family (2:46)
>HISTORY: 1911 heat wave took over 1,000 lives in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Dad walks daughter down aisle thanks to hospital staff
-Meanwhile, in Boston, iconic CITGO sign draws laughs with temporary shape of middle finger
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