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 (1:06). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
+6:00: Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Horror Festival
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
+Noon: Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
+Noon: "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
+Noon: WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
+Noon: 19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
-Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Families fighting to keep funding for medical research meet at UMass Medical School (1:50). Article
-After sky-high hikes, state orders gas companies to reduce total bills by just 5 percent (:23)
-Related: What is the delivery fee on gas bills and why is it so high? (4:30)
-Police find cocaine, fentanyl during search in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Among Friends senior newsletter
-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Favorite breakfast spot plans expansion to Shrewsbury
-Sterling officer hit by car during traffic stop
-Police seek help locating 29-year-old missing person
-Drug bust at Westminster residence uncovers cocaine trafficking operation
-Clinton Project 351 ambassador gets involved
-Clinton School Committee honors students, staff
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Orchids bring color to Botanic Garden
-One Act Play Festival to take center stage at the Singh Performance Center
>OPINION: Kenzie Landsittel: Remember Women's Rights Convention in Worcester
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:03): Episode 4, preparing for snow storms
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:15): Melisa Ann, intuitive energy healer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester matriarch who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Canada beats U.S., 3-2, in overtime to win 4 Nations Face-Off championship
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-With a renewed focus on boxing career, Worcester's Khiary Gray ready for title bout
-'Sader Stories (29:47): Varsity Club Hall of Famer Sam Fregenti
-Holy Cross women’s hockey team travels to Maine for final regular season series
-2 Holy Cross athletes nominated for Allstate Good Works Team
>CARS: Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna minivans due to seat back issue
>NATIONAL: California woman chased, fatally shot in parking lot: video
-Brian Laundrie's parents pariahs in Florida over Gabby Petito's murder: neighbors
-Tragic: Mom charged with abuse after 3 kids left alone for years
>NEW ENGLAND: Timeline of activities of cultlike group tied to killing of Border Patrol agent
-Why ambulances are waiting nearly an hour to bring patients into some Mass. hospitals
>COLLEGES: This is biomedical engineering at WPI (:23)
-Clark student Isaac Tomeho shines in both the digital and tactile worlds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places you'll recognize from famous songs
>BUSINESS: Walmart shares tank on dismal forecast as retail giant warns of slowing sales
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-How Gen Z can get on the right financial track
>HOMES: Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
>HEALTH: Study: 3 conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink
-How "lemonading" can help you better cope with stress
>FOOD: Dunkin' to end non-dairy upcharges after guest feedback
>TV/STREAMING: George Stephanopoulos is "miserable" at "GMA"
>MOVIES: Who won the best actor Oscar last year? See list of recent winners
>CELEBRITY: Laraine Newman says Barbra Streisand confronted her over "SNL" skit
>ANIMALS: Ducks ask woman to help their friend who isn't moving (1:38)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Man's liver transplant denial reversed after story goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, monkey uses human-like hand signals to direct traffic (:43)
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