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In The News
+11:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – July 31
-UPDATED: Worcester woman arrested for hit-and-run on Lincoln St. Earlier: Driver sought in hit-and-run in Worcester (:36)
-UPDATED: Celebrations (1 planned, 1 delayed) Saturday for two longtime Worcester businesses
-VIDEO: The trailer is out for 'Honest Thief,' the Liam Neeson movie filmed in and around Worcester (2:12)
-Worcester Police respond to 5 incidents of gunshots Wednesday night
-VIDEOS: Worcester Police ask for help in solving break-in, theft in downtown Worcester
-Polar Beverages goes nationwide in blockbuster deal with Keurig Dr Pepper
-Worcester warehouse blaze damage estimated to be $15 million
-Worcester residents among 400 in state to receive mystery seeds from China
-Take a video tour of the city on Ride the Woo's first trolley (41:09)
-The Mayor’s Live Streaming & Live Music List for Friday, by Jay Berman
-Political newcomer to challenge City Councilor Mero-Carlson in District 2
-WPI researchers awarded record $56 million during last fiscal year
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Here's what's replacing the Friendly's in Holden
-West Boylston diver found dead in ocean near Gloucester
-Grafton Library celebrates building milestone
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-First-place Bravehearts fall again; Next home game Saturday. Gallery (15 photos)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 Worcester open houses worth a look
-New England: Rhode Island man dies trying to save 3 teens from rip current
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Viral video of man shaving girlfriend’s head will bring you to tears
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, teen solves Rubik's cube while on pogo stick for Guinness record
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Second week of rising case numbers in Worcester 'concerning' trend
-Worcester State University reports most cases among state's public colleges
-Some local teachers union heads see remote start as best approach
-Worcester Public Schools medical forum (1:27:15)
-ICYMI: Medical experts confident in Worcester's back-to-school strategy
-9 things you may never experience again post pandemic
-U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 32.9% rate last quarter
-New claims for unemployment in Mass. hover near 20,000 in latest week
-How to get a free coronavirus test in Worcester
-Closings: Dunkin to close 800 stores this year; McDonald's will be closing 200 U.S. restaurants
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-Over 1,500 U.S. deaths reported in a day, most since May
-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 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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