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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+Noon: Councilor concerned Unum is not in compliance with TIF agreement with Worcester
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:52): City Manager Ed Augustus on BLM mural, police body cams, WPS & Spectrum, Columbus and rooftop Bar
+Noon: Michigan judge denies release of teen who was jailed after not doing homework
+8:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 21
+8:00: Mount Carmel group leader wants local Italian Americans to have a say on Columbus statue, holiday
-Worcester lounge robbed of liquor, police say
-WPI student charged with trying to use hidden camera in dorm room
-Southbridge Police pursue suspect into Quinebaug River
-Fitchburg man gets 5th OUI after Cape Cod chase, crash
-Worcester looks to tame 'nips' problem, but not ban them
-WATCH: New video shows designs for Crompton skatepark
-WPI gets $2.4M to develop low-cost/fast-charge batteries for electric vehicles
-Ch. 7 helps graduate of Worcester college solve diploma dilemma
-UMass pairs tuition freeze with layoffs, spending cuts
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 13
-You can now book JetBlue flights through April 2021
-ICYMI: Worcester's newest eatery will open Wednesday in Canal District
-Now you can get cocktails to go from your favorite restaurant (:16)
-'Anastasia' joins Hanover Theatre Broadway Series
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police promote Anderson to chief
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Bravehearts: A snapshot of Jack Steele's 2019 season
-Behind the Bravehearts, Episode 6 (36:03): 'Mr. Home Run Derby' Ben Rice
-New England: 14-year-old Rhode Island girl facing murder charge
-Health: 21 ways to reduce your Alzheimer’s risk, backed by research
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): The 5 newest home listings in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Charlton Sewing Center's mask effort turns to schools
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, naked man says he did mushrooms, played video games with Jesus
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: California went from bending the curve to a major surge. What happened?
-Worcester Schools Reopening
*T&G coverage, MassLive coverage, Spectrum News 1 coverage
*Ch. 5 (2:15), Ch. 7 coverage, Ch. 10 coverage, Ch. 25 coverage
-Three Worcester Schools things this week, by Tracy Novick, Worcester School Committee (2:01)
-Radio Worcester (11:52): Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID-19 and extreme heat
-Massachusetts reports 174 new cases, 1 death
-This is the last week of $600 unemployment benefits
-Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh will not play in 2020
-U.K. vaccine prompts immune response in early test
-Tragic: A Florida mother lost a son to COVID-19. Days later, her daughter also died of it
-As cases soar in southern states, New England prepares for second wave
-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 (:52). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester woman charged in Water Street stabbing
+Noon: Route 2 shut down in Templeton-Phillipston due to crash
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday
-Car crashes into woods near Worcester home
-"It's nice to see people from different countries": Brazilian Festival kicks off its 2025 edition
-C.P.A. shortage: The workforce crisis in accounting poses challenges in Central Mass.
-Worcester schools face changes as state eyes cell phone limits
-Aislinn Doyle: September 18th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Monday's Child: Jason, 20, is interested in culinary training, exploring new places
-History delivered: Story behind Worcester newsboys' photo with Ted Williams at Fenway Park
-Worcester County Wonders: Family of firsts tackled racial roadblocks in every generation
-UMass Medical School debuts container farm with hopes to fight local food insecurity
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police ask public for help with missing man
-Scooby's gets court date and some cleanup
-Clinton sites progress in journey toward reuse
-Sutton Fall Town Meeting scheduled for October 20th
-West Boylston running out of graves
-Sterling Fair doesn't let rain get in the way of the fun
-Community gathers to continue feel of Olde Home Day despite weather
-"Puttin' With the Knights" set for October 5th in Sterling
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Ice Nine Kills conquers DCU Center with killer set, Silver Scream Con horror movie convention
-100 FM The Pike (15:25): Phil Rosenthal from "Somebody Feed Phil"
-EcoTarium launches new space exploration interactive exhibit
-The success of A.I. music creators sparks debate on future of music industry
>OPINION: Boston Globe: Justice for Delgado-Garcia means finding the how and why of his death
-Stacey Kenneally: Preparing my sensory child for kindergarten
-Lauren Cilley: A father-son hobby for the nerdy dads
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:11)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Bancroft Nissan and Edward Buick
>SPORTS: Patriots top Dolphins, 33-27, for Mike Vrabel's first win as coach
-Patriots’ Drake Maye delivers in potential "pivotal" moment of quarterback's career
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-4
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross women's and men's basketball announce schedules
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 7-2
>NATIONAL: ChatGPT could begin alerting authorities over suicidal users
-Utah gov. decries "cancer" of social media: "Played a direct role in every single assassination" over past 5 years
>NEW ENGLAND: Teen burned in TikTok challenge in Rhode Island
-A.I. grading issue affects hundreds of M.C.A.S. essays in Mass. (3:01). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark Professor Christina Gerhardt’s book earns ecocritical award
-WPI entrepreneurs find pricing, awareness and supplies impact rare earth recycling industry (6:51)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 most-visited U.S. national historic sites
>BUSINESS: Fed to announce rate cut amid slowdown and pressure
-Harrison Klein: 5 Things I know about ... How business owners can invest in real estate
-The "Marital Loophole" strategy real estate investors can use to reduce taxes
>HOMES: Foreclosures rise as homeowners struggle financially
>HEALTH: Top concern about Ozempic-like drugs has docs worried
-Lindsey Ford: Simple self-care strategies for working moms
>FOOD: Egg prices drop 70% from March highs
>TV/STREAMING: Complete list of winners from Sunday's Emmy Awards
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler movie, "Anniversary" (2:25)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrity red-carpet looks at the Emmy Awards
-Ty Burrell has no regrets leaving Hollywood after "Modern Family"
>ANIMALS: Dog rings her special doorbell at her best friend's house (3:51)
>HISTORY: When did people start sending postcards from vacation?
>GOOD NEWS: Teen Spider-Man saves 2 people stuck on waterfall
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, trio of men use slingshot to make cornhole shot from 151 feet
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