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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 (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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