Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – July 14
+6:00: Chandler Street restaurant reopens
+6:00: Radio Worcester (16:54): City Manager Ed Augustus on the BLM Mural, the Board of Health, Plastic Bags, Rec Worcester and more
+6:00: Mass. Attorney General suing Uber, Lyft for not classifying drivers as employees
-Latest weather: More showers, thunderstorms on the way
-Worcester thrift store closes for good, building for sale
-Worcester ranked among top 50 most stressed cities in U.S.
-Auburn Mall stabbing suspect held without bail
-Worcester Police a no-show at meeting about ... police reform recommendations
-Black Lives Matter mural in Worcester: Here’s how you can help
-'Defend Your Police' signs popping up in Central Mass.
-Commuter rail returns to 'normal' along Worcester line
-This week’s roadwork in Worcester
-John Kelly, Worcester building commissioner, to retire
-ICYMI -- Bill Randell: $6,000,000 from PawSox?
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sturbridge Police seek man who used fraudulent credit card
-Fitchburg man identified as 64-year-old swimmer who drowned at R.I. beach
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Tribute to a 34-year teacher in Worcester Public Schools who died on Sunday
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 new Worcester homes listings
-Miss the mall? Take a video tour of Solomon Pond Mall (13:01)
-Body of actress Naya Rivera found on the 7th anniversary of co-star's death
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nine ducklings rescued from Salem storm drain (:35)
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, woman survives mile-long ride through storm drain
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Radio Worcester (11:32): Tim Garvin on Worcester Together Phase 2 Recovery Funding + $4.5M in Phase 1 Immediate Response Grants
+6:00: Mass. teachers unions demand phased reopening for schools
+6:00: Michigan house party linked to 43 new cases
+6:00: Uptick in cases this winter may be more serious than the initial outbreak
-Worcester schools release 'lessons learned' report on remote education
-Worcester mom: Many teachers feel "as if it’s next to impossible" to go back to school
-Worcester Public Schools reopening survey for parents/guardians
-Baseball, softball and field hockey now allowed on Worcester fields
-Clark University announces in-person classes will begin on Aug. 24
-Patriot League cancels fall sports season
-ICYMI: 7 Worcester nursing homes have seen 20 or more COVID-19 deaths
-Massachusetts reports 154 new cases, 5 more deaths
-Gov. Baker launches online portal for residents to report businesses not complying with safety guidelines
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-These are the states requiring people to wear masks when out in public
-3 Arizona teachers who shared a classroom got coronavirus. One of them died
-California reimposes restrictions on restaurants and many other indoor facilities
-Uh oh: Immunity from antibodies may last only months, study suggests
-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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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