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In The News
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 20
+Noon: WATCH: New video shows designs for Crompton skatepark
+Noon: This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 13
+Noon: You can now book JetBlue flights through April 2021
+Noon: WPI gets $2.4M to develop low-cost/fast-charge batteries for electric vehicles
+Noon: Anastasia joins Hanover Theatre Broadway Series
-Latest weather: Another scorcher today
-Worcester's newest eatery will open Wednesday in Canal District
-City Councilor wants former club demolished
-Councilor wants City Manager to settle Columbus statue controversy
-John DiPietro: How much do you remember about Worcester restaurant scene? (4:47)
-ICYMI: Some Worcester restaurants not following outdoor dining rules, License Commission hears
-ICYMI: Worcester Police bodycam program could cost up to $11 million
-Drone video above Union Station (1:10)
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton High’s Class of 2020 gets the graduation they wanted
-Is Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito of Shrewsbury angling for a third term — or a first?
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-First-place Bravehearts remain unbeaten at home; next home game Tuesday
-Coaches for Change calling plays to defeat racism
-Shopping: Should you be Christmas shopping now?
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Worcester couple on mission to convert Brown Square fire station to one-of-a-kind home
-Worcester Business Journal's 2020 Giving Guide
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cat missing for nearly 5 years reunited with family in North Carolina
-National: 3 pals slain in 'horrific scene' while prepping to fish at Florida lake
-What's really going on in the 'battle of Portland'
-Meanwhile, on TV, Mike Tyson will fight a shark as part of Shark Week 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Worcester School Committee to consider limited in-class schedule
+Noon: Three Worcester Schools things this week, by Tracy Novick, Worcester School Committee (2:01)
+Noon: This is the last week of $600 unemployment benefits
+Noon: Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh will not play in 2020
+Noon: U.K. vaccine prompts immune response in early test
-Local college athletes find silver lining in cancellation of fall season
-ICYMI: Worcester Public Schools holding public meetings to discuss reopening plans; One option includes two days in school, rest of week online
-ICYMI: Black, Hispanic residents hit disproportionately by coronavirus in Worcester County
-Massachusetts reports 218 new cases, 12 more deaths
-At the office: Five cool tools that will help you work from home, boost efficiency
-Pandemic could lead to Social Security cuts happening sooner than you think
-Doctor who survived COVID-19 bewildered by public disregard
-Young survivors of COVID-19 speak out about how illness is still affecting them
-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 (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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