Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:00: Police investigate another Worcester shooting
+7:00: Holy Cross football team picked as Patriot League preseason favorite
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – July 9
+8:30: Reality TV show returning to film in area
-Worcester woman faces fentanyl, heroin charges
-Victim of fatal shooting, a 24-year-old Worcester man, donates organs as part of his last wish to give back
-Newest Worcester eatery set to open this month
-Shore Park Beach in Worcester closed
-Truck doesn't make it under I-290 overpass in Worcester
-Worcester's bid to keep police records secret gets boost from judge
-Nearly 1 in 5 Worcester homes lack internet access: Why municipal broadband access matters
-UMass Medical School announces ALS treatment breakthrough (1:15)
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (21:40): COVID-19, schools & police body cams
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton students ‘graduate’ vehicularly
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Worcester Bravehearts sock 3 homers in road win, at Nashua today
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Rent vs. Buy... and all the Reasons Why!
-ICYMI: Check out the latest 5 deals in Worcester for health & fitness, auto repair, bridal bouquet and more
-Macy's takes 50 percent off select items for July sale
-Heat will stay stuck on extra high for July in most of U.S.
-70% chance of tropical storm hitting New England this weekend, NWS says
-National: 'Glee' actress missing in California lake
-Tragic: Nurse and mother of four killed in Kentucky trying to help car crash victim
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, man driving stolen car crashes into woman driving another stolen car
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: 61 new cases in the last week in Worcester, 5,308 total
+7:00: WCCA-TV airs milestone 70th 'Daily Breaking' show. See list of all guests
+7:00: Worcester native on front lines of U.S. Navy coronavirus fight
+7:00: ‘Worcester Together’ announces over $2.3 Million in recovery phase funding
+7:00: Florida reports record high COVID-19 deaths in a single day
-Central Mass. city and town case numbers
-UMass Memorial piloting coronavirus saliva testing
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (22:44): Edward Madaus, Executive Director, Guild of St. Agnes Early Education and Child Care
-ICYMI: 'Nobody got left behind': Interview with Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Maureen Binienda
-Mass. reports 30 new deaths, 162 additional cases
-New England: Suspect pulled gun on man for not wearing face mask, Bridgewater Police say
-WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread
-Death rates may be down, but cases and hospitalizations are surging
-This 60-second hack to make your face mask fit better is going viral
-Ivy League suspends all fall sports
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Here's how the coronavirus caused a nationwide coin shortage
-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
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Texas mother of 4 recovers after fighting flu, COVID-19 at the same time
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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