Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms
+9:30: One man injured, businesses damaged after brazen daylight shooting in Worcester. Photos
+4:30: Video shows what appears to be Worcester police officer slapping man in stretcher
+4:30: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (23:00): Spectrum, police body cams, Columbus statue and schools
+12:10: 'Unattended death' at Shrewsbury truck stop
+12:10: Pedestrian hit by paving truck in Oxford
+12:10: Today is National Hot Dog Day! Coney Island debuts outdoor seating today
+12:10: No more fines at Worcester Public Library
+12:10: Worcester ranked among best places to rent in America
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 22
+8:30: 15 injured after shooting outside Chicago funeral home last night, cops say
-16-year-old Worcester teen slain in Boston was ‘at the wrong place, at the wrong time’, aunt says
-Gallery (20 photos): Family and friends in Worcester mourn Dante Carlor, who was killed in Boston
-Police investigate a 20-year-old man shot on Pleasant St. in Worcester
-Man stabbed in attempted robbery in Worcester
-'The worst': Worcester leaders trash cable company
-Worcester won't remove Christopher Columbus statue
-Recreation Worcester canceled for Wednesday because of inclement weather forecast
-Avoid Indian Lake and Coes Reservoir on Thursday
-Councilor concerned Unum is not in compliance with TIF agreement with Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:52): City Manager Ed Augustus on BLM mural, police body cams, WPS & Spectrum, Columbus and rooftop bar
-Radio Worcester (22:18): Worcester's return to school plan with School Committee members Laura Clancey and Tracy Novick
-Worcester retiree cleans up after lakeside litterbugs, urges city enforcement at Orcutt landing
-ICYMI: Worcester lounge robbed of liquor, police say
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver escapes injury as falling tree damages car in Millbury
-Grafton fire chief no longer retiring early
-Spencer man charged with lewdness, ordered to stay away from children without supervision
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Bravehearts remain in first place despite loss
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Worcester-area homes taking twice as long to sell this summer
-Health: Scientists are one step closer to delaying aging
-Tribute to the co-founder of the old Tipperary Pub in Worcester who passed away on Sunday
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 500 people join donor registry in hopes of helping 5-year-old Auburn boy
-Michigan judge denies release of teen who was jailed after not doing homework
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman arrested for trying to hire a hitman on rentahitman.com
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+9:30: Massachusetts reports 192 new cases, 18 deaths
-New Shrewsbury police chief tests positive on same day he’s sworn in
-MIAA votes to start high school sports on Sept. 14th (2:27)
-Mass. hotlines let workers snitch on bosses who break virus rules
-Gov. Baker extends moratorium on evictions and foreclosures
-Mass. reports 165 new cases, 17 deaths
-Is stopping COVID-19 as simple as wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands?
-U.S. infections 10 times higher than reported: CDC
-Pandemic inspires people to spend their money on small businesses and not big corporations
-California went from bending the curve to a major surge. What happened?
-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 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman in hospital after shooting at Crompton Park
-Art with a message: Main South installation aims to promote pedestrian safety
-Worcester mayor says fund freeze could cost 20 school jobs
-Worcester ranks among top U.S. metros for S.T.E.M. jobs
-Worcester County Wonders: Three-deckers remain a thriving icon for city
-Raised by undocumented loved ones, Worcester officer seeks to rebuild public trust
-Worcester city officials create D.O.J. report webpage for public
-Testimony of key witness in 2024 murder of mother and daughter in limbo after I.C.E. arrest
-Monday's Child: Alanna, 12, is a bright, easygoing and adventurous young lady
-Venture Community Services celebrates 50th anniversary
-The best donut shops in Central Mass.
-10+ indoor play spots in Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Popular diner updates hours
-ICYMI: Teammates, parents recall Charlton youth, 11, killed in bicycle crash
-Basketball coach again tops UMass Medical School chancellor as highest-paid state employee
-Small businesses across Mass. passing ownership baton to employees
-Rising costs of living and petcare are forcing shelters to adapt to an increase in pets needing a home
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Little League continues to put up big numbers, defeats Rutland to win Majors title
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury sewer main installation begins Monday
-2 cars collide in Shrewsbury crash involving building
-Rental housing to be added near Grafton's commuter-rail station
-Paxton has 1 interviewee for interim post
-Clinton fireworks in memory of John "Jack" Wattu
-Hillside Trails offers tribute to Matthew Phillips
-Building for the future of Nashoba
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Brian May reflects on Queen's performance at Live Aid 40 years ago (:46)
-From night kayaking to twilight strolls, "noctourism" on the ascendant in Central Mass.
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: How do I stop going to school?
-Laurel: One day at Shore Park
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 58 (29:08): Shannon Rowan
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:59:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester doctor
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rays, 4-1
-Bravehearts learning from each other while winning
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 13-3. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-WooSox beat Rochester, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Jeffrey Epstein sent eerie final message hours before suicide: Michael Wolff
-Forever stamp price rises to 78 cents
>TRAGIC: Couple killed in wine cellar mishap with dry ice as they prep for July Fourth bash: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple people killed in fire at assisted living residence in Fall River (1:40). Article
-Mass. lawmaker wants to make utility costs easier to understand (1:59)
-Father of woman who died in Brookline police custody demands answers (3:12). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI selects finance professor as interim business school dean
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What's better the ocean or lake? (7:21)
>BUSINESS: Court blocks F.T.C. rule for easier subscription cancellations
-Amazon Prime Day: Record sales in dollars, items purchased
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>SHOPPING: Back to school budgeting tips
>HEALTH: Woman says doctors mistook brain tumor for heatstroke
-Could daydreaming help you learn more? A new study thinks so (1:04)
>FOOD: Ritz sandwich crackers recalled due to life-threatening labeling error
>TV/STREAMING: Who won "Love Island USA" Season 7?
>MOVIES: "Superman" box office opening saves the day for DC Studios
>CELEBRITY: "Jaws" star Richard Dreyfuss reveals bronchitis diagnosis, skips SharkCon
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel comes back everyday to see her rescuer (2:01)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Woman celebrates 105th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, gunman baited out of hiding by drink dangling from drone — before cop sharpshooter opens fire
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