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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Hottest days of the year upcoming
+3:30: Worcester crash involving stolen vehicle leaves two seriously injured
+11:00: Greenwood Spray Park to reopen at noon today
+11:00: Worcester Police investigate Dorchester Street shooting
+11:00: Route 146 North in Millbury is shut down because of a gas leak
+11:00: Leicester Police say stolen statue returned
+8:00: $100K Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
+8:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester, July 27
-Sutton man arrested in Worcester with illegal gun, drugs
-Two face firearms charges after gun goes off in Worcester
-Billionaire TV pioneer and Worcester native dies at 84
-ICYMI: Victim of Thursday's fatal motorcycle crash on Lincoln St. graduated high school last month
-ICYMI: OeZo celebrates grand opening on Water St. in Worcester
-Polar Park Construction Update - July 19 by New England Sky Pix (2:27)
-The Mayor’s Live Streaming & Live Music List for Monday, by Jay Berman
-A video visit to the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center in Worcester (6:36)
-11 Worcester County cities and towns have won bridge project grants
-Steele fans 12 as Bravehearts move to 12-5 with win
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Home sale closings in Worcester plummeted 40% in June
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Texas couple married 46 years overcomes COVID-19, cancer and chemo together
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, man falls through floor of home, plunges down 30-foot well
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+3:30: How to get a free coronavirus test in Worcester
+3:30: Massachusetts reopening plan: Should state return to Phase 2?
+3:30: Marlins’ outbreak puts sports world — and NFL — on notice
+3:30: Big chains filed for bankruptcy and closed stores every week in July. Here are 9 of them
+11:00: Worcester Together fund surpasses $10 million
+11:00: Two Clark professors push back on recent analysis of colleges sustainability during pandemic
+11:00: Gig workers are finding it harder to make money as surging unemployment drives up competition
+11:00: Locally sourced food delivery businesses in Worcester County get unexpected boost during pandemic
-Worcester School Committee to hold forum with medical professionals this week
-Three things for the week of July 26, by Track Novick, Worcester School Committee (3:30)
-Greater Worcester Community Foundation helping nonprofits during tough stretch
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury schools not returning full time this year
-ICYMI: Clark University among colleges most likely to ‘perish,’ Holy Cross among those likely to 'thrive' according to new analysis of schools in 436 US News and World Report’s Top National College Rankings
-At the office: I’ve been furloughed – can my company stop me from taking side work?
-Massachusetts reports 273 new cases, 19 additional deaths
-First Phase 3 vaccine trial in U.S. is expected to begin
-Florida overtakes New York in cases
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-They asked 20 medical experts whether they’re sending their own kids back to school. Here’s what they had to say
-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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