Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+12:00: Saturday night plans? Be sure to check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
+12:00: High levels of E. Coli prompts closure of Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury
+12:00: Worcester man arrested after flashing gun at party at Marlborough hotel, police say
-Worcester doctor says hundreds of lives could be saved every year with this one change
-Q&A: Dr. Coretta McCarter, Chairperson of Advisory Committee on Status of Women
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-First look inside new place in Worcester where it's OK to smash stuff (11:40)
-Restaurants get OK to serve takeout cocktails in Mass.
-Worcester brewery joins 'Black Is Beautiful' beer production (:22)
-1 shot, 2 juveniles arrested in daytime shooting on Hope Ave. in Worcester
-Man in critical condition after stabbing inside Auburn Mall (:19)
-Arrest made in Thursday's Mount Pleasant Street shooting
-Earlier: Worcester Police investigate daytime shooting in Main South
-Bullet that killed Joshua Lopez in Worcester passed over the head of a 4-year-old, prosecutor says
-ICYMI: Another step in reopening downtown Worcester as renovated coffee shop to open Monday
-Worcester Technical High School Graduation 2020 (2:50:32)
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge man charged with stealing military funds to take vacations
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Bravehearts adjust as state guidelines alter plan for fans
-Shopping: Receive up to $2,500 on a 4-piece appliance bundle from Sclamo's
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 open houses in Worcester
-TV: New on Netflix in July (7:14)
-Meanwhile, in Vermont, an entire college campus is for sale
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:00: Local gym reopened with stricter protocols than Mass. guidelines require to ensure members feel safe
-Fear of Worcester 'backward slide' in coronavirus cases
-Teachers in Worcester preparing for school year, but uncertain about return to classroom
-Ray Mariano: Are Worcester schools up to the challenge of remote learning?
-Federal data: PPP retained 148,000 Central Mass. jobs
-ICYMI: 61 new cases in the last week in Worcester, 5,308 total
-Mass. reports 152 new cases, 28 additional deaths
-Six states see record surges in cases
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Can I hug a family member I don't live with? (2:16)
-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): UMass Memorial, Worcester State create, distribute PPE kits to residents
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UPDATED: 11-year-old dies after crashing electric bicycle into tree in Charlton, police say
+4:00: Turtleboy pushes to release impounded messages lawyers claim are "embarrassing"
+4:00: 2 charged after armed robbery in Shrewsbury
+4:00: After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared
+4:00: TODAY! Free rollerskating on Worcester Common Oval at 6:30
+Noon: Fast-acting bartender rescues choking guest at Ground Round
+Noon: 52nd anniversary of Worcester's deadliest fire
+Noon Related: Unsolved: Worcester podcast on fire, Part 1 (22:57), Part 2 (26:32)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Graham Nash continues the magic with dates in Groton, Tanglewood
+Noon: "Going to be awesome for the city of Worcester": Fans get money's worth with upcoming Futures Collegiate League All-Star festivities
-Organizers cancel Latin American Festival, a Worcester tradition
-Funding freeze threatens $3.5 million for Worcester schools
-Worcester School Committee member presses administration for data on staff absences
-Merger the latest shift in Central Mass. health care world
-"Dream job" — Patrick Maloney is named executive director of Preservation Worcester
-Summer Eats program provides thousands of meals per day for Worcester students
-Asian long-horned beetle eradicated in Holden
-Moved by loss, this Rutland man is helping seniors through special care
-Massachusetts ranked most improved state for business
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): See the list: Worcester Restaurant Weeks returns July 28th
-ICYMI: Worcester man indicted for murder of man found dead in Hubbardston woods
-Exchange student, seriously burned in incident at WPI frat house, pursuing legal action
-Man assaulted family members before carjacking at Dairy Queen, police say
-Earlier: Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Man to plead guilty to defrauding credit union of $1 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High honor roll
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Veterans housing project almost fell through amid funding cuts and tariffs
-Brimfield Flea Market: 10 unique finds at the summer session. Some are a bit strange
-Rutland man charged for breaking into neighbor’s mudroom, banging on windows and doors
-Fast Dog Cafe takes off running in Sutton
-State reverses detour decision for West Boylston
-Hearts n' Hands show appreciation
-12-year-old takes on Team USA luge with Olympic goals
-Paxton police hosting woman’s self defense class on July 24th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Parmalee, Manolo Mairena, "Summerween" and more ...
-Shrewsbury’s Square One Players "on the way to the Forum" with upcoming production
-"A view of heaven from a seat in hell" — "76 Days Adrift" tells remarkable survival story
-100 FM The Pike (6:57): Victoria Mariano
>OPINION: Dr. Luis Pedraja: Education is the foundation of democracy
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Walking with the ancestors — A prayer from the top of Lamanai
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1387 (28:54): Worcester Family Resource Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Columbus Park resident who was a career hairdresser
>SPORTS: Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Patriots teammates meet for summer workout
-Red Sox beat Rays, 4-3
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 12-4. Next home game: Hockey Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women's soccer announces 2025 schedule
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 14-9
>NATIONAL: 31 workers saved in Los Angeles tunnel collapse
-2 student pilots killed in midair crash during lesson
>TRAGIC: Toddler added to tragic list of dead from historic Texas floods
>NEW ENGLAND: Gauging the impact of the public defender work stoppage (20:56)
-Karen Read prosecutor Hank Brennan billed D.A.’s office over $500,000 (1:41). Article
>COLLEGES: The effects that the "Big Beautiful Bill" will have on Mass. student loan borrowers (2:13). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 North American cities that once had defensive walls
>BUSINESS: F.T.C. click to cancel rule blocked by appeals court
-People are fuming over this "lazy" job rejection email
>HOMES: Landlords adjust pricing ahead of new broker fee rule (2:19)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: Why you should wash new clothing (1:45)
>HEALTH: Explaining the potential dangers of a dopamine deficit (4:03)
-Potentially fatal side effect of weight-loss drugs sparks new investigation
>FOOD: Friday is National French Fry Day — Where to get free fries, deals
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Untamed" (2:06)
>CELEBRITY: Actor Julian McMahon's cause of death revealed
>MOVIES: What critics are saying about "Superman"
>ANIMALS: Skin and bones calf who looked like he was crying is happy now (2:07)
>HISTORY: America’s auto industry got a significant start in Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Fortune cookie numbers earn woman a $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, cops hunting suspect named Loony Toon after high-speed chase
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