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 (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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