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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 (:32). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-What should Mass. town leaders learn from Prop. 2 1/2 override defeats? (1:23)
-2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:35)
-New apartment building planned for former auto shop in Worcester
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Patriot's Day: Here's what's open and what's closed
-130th Boston Marathon: Live updates, all-day coverage
-Excitement building as fans, runners prepare for Boston Marathon
-Keys to the race: Tips, athletes to watch in the Boston Marathon
-Celebrity runners in the Boston Marathon (:35)
-Worcester walk puts face to A.L.S. fight as local teacher shares her story
-Radio Worcester (17:51): Mayor Joe Petty on Worcester housing, stretch code and local policy debates
-Worcester County Wonders: Leominster's pride is hot pink and plastic
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): April Senior Center events
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teen motorcyclist from Douglas killed in N.H. crash
-2 seriously injured in early-morning I-84 rollover in Sturbridge
-Woman charged with O.U.I. in Dudley found with Suboxone strips, suspected heroin
-Burns, Goodwin narrowly win re-election to Sturbridge School Committee
-What is dirty soda? Head to Clinton for "Mormon Wives"-inspired taste
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Live Nation monopoly verdict could reshape ticket prices
-Inside Keith Richards' years of drug use and love for heroin
-7 fun and inexpensive at-home spring break activities for kids
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Hour No. 62 (1:00:00): Gigi, Wesko, Kenzie and more
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: How to handle a slurping coworker
-Zainab A. Aderinwale: Providing a compass for young entrepreneurs
-Unity Radio's Elevate Worcester (49:39): Isiah Tucker & Lisa Maddox
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:15): Media ethics, Worcester politics and the local news scene
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who coached the 2002 Jesse Burkett team to the Little League World Series
>SPORTS: Celtics crush 76ers, 123-91 (2:00). Article
-Bruins lose to Sabres, 4-3
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 6-2
-How Millbury's Ryan Ward overcame long minor-league wait to make Dodgers debut: "He’s earned it"
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice continues to impress in rare chance as Yankees' leadoff hitter
-Holy Cross field hockey announces class of 2030
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Nashville, 4-2
>NATIONAL: 8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting, police say
-5 victims confirmed in University of Iowa mass shooting
-7.5 earthquake off northern Japan triggers tsunami alert
-Tragic: Safari-park owner who said he'd rather be killed by an elephant than shoot one is fatally trampled... by an elephant
>NEW ENGLAND: Avalanche of negative headlines bury police in Mass. (3:48). Article
-Mansion heist suspect Emajae Brown arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 33 (20:44): Career planning for students | Amanda Laungani
-Clark economist contributes to new tool aimed at curbing fertilizer "hot spots" and polluted waterways
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 3 places where showing up late is actually polite
-The U.S. airports with the longest walking distances
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Navigating the "Red Zone" of retirement planning
-Eric Paley: A.I. skills race is on for workers, industries
>HEALTH: Concerning rise in colon cancer deaths concentrated in 1 group
-Tick bites sending Americans to the E.R. at highest rate in nearly a decade: C.D.C.
>FOOD: 4/20 food deals offer munchie‑worthy specials
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Hulk Hogan: Real American" (2:19)
>MOVIES: Ariana Grande gets lie detector test in "Focker In-Law" trailer
>CELEBRITY: Cheryl Ladd wore "tiniest bikini ever" to make point to "Charlie’s Angels" producers
-Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce they're splitting up
>ANIMALS: Baby swan demands cuddles with dad 24/7 (2:03)
>HISTORY: The Declaration of Independence as breaking news (1:16)
>GOOD NEWS: Formerly homeless man wins $1 million lotto ticket after having tough day at work
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman arrested after allegedly squatting in home and selling owner's appliances
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