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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Cooler than normal until the weekend
+8:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – July 15
-Chandler Street restaurant reopens
-Man accused of murder at O'Connor's Restaurant indicted on charges related to prior attack
-Boston Globe: Celtics great Bob Cousy on race in America and his ‘hero’ and fellow Holy Cross alum, Anthony Fauci
-Fire destroys unoccupied camper in Auburn
-The Paper Store - which has locations in Shrewsbury, Millbury and Northborough - files for bankruptcy
-Worcester Police investigate gunshots in two neighborhoods
-Worcester Police withholding most use-of-force body camera videos
-Earlier: Worcester Police a no-show at meeting about ... police reform recommendations
-Radio Worcester (16:54): City Manager Ed Augustus on the BLM Mural, the Board of Health, Plastic Bags, Rec Worcester and more
-Black Lives Matter mural in Worcester: Here’s how you can help
-WoostaChat (Clive McFarlane): City Councilor Sean Rose not black enough, a community member says
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (17:07): Juliet Feibel, Executive Director, ArtsWorcester
-ICYMI: Worcester thrift store closes for good, building for sale
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): K9 unit donated in honor of fallen Rutland detective John Songy
-Indian removed as Grafton High mascot, students will choose new name
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Bravehearts rally with two out in ninth for 3-2 win; next home game 6 p.m. today
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Tour this house for sale near Indian Lake (:50)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Michigan cop saves choking toddler with 'quick, calm' response
-Tom Bergeron, Erin Andrews out as hosts of 'Dancing with the Stars'; Tyra Banks to be new host
-Bill Belichick eats a sandwich in Connecticut, the internet goes wild
-Meanwhile, across America, teens are dressing up as mask-wearing grandmas to score booze
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester man recovering from Covid after 65 days in ICU (2:27)
-Holy Cross calls Patriot League's cancellation 'blessing in disguise'
-Clark joins other NEWMAC schools in canceling fall sports season
-Radio Worcester (11:32): Tim Garvin on Worcester Together Phase 2 Recovery Funding + $4.5M in Phase 1 Immediate Response Grants
-Mass. teachers unions demand phased reopening for schools
-Study: Number of uninsured Mass. residents up more than 90%
-Uptick in cases this winter may be more serious than the initial outbreak
-Positive result for 1st U.S. vaccine trial (1:54)
-Do I need to get another COVID-19 test?
-Florida reports record daily death tally
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-How to get out of town while social distancing: 'Chronicle' visits Fuller RV in Boylston and speaks with Sheri Fuller (5:54)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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