Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+12:45: Two Worcester men face charges for Aug. 16 shooting
+12:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Aug. 24
+12:45: Indian Lake closed Tuesday for algae treatment
+12:45: Salmonella outbreak leads peach recall expansion at Wegmans, Target and Walmart
+12:45: 3 officers shot in Maryland were ‘ambushed,’ police say
-Worcester boater, understanding cries for help in Portuguese, helps rescue woman from Lake Quinsigamond
-Off duty deputy chief steps up to assist motorists in trouble during storm
-Worcester PD Vice Squad makes drug arrest at car wash
-State Senator helps allocate $20M to fund police body cameras
-Worcester Police Chief to attend city's Board of Health meeting Monday
-The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Monday, by Jay Berman
-More I-290 ramp closures at Kelley Square
-ICYMI: What's 'larger plan' for Midtown Mall? City wants to know
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): VFW in Rochdale damaged
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Sports: Bruins win, Celtics win, Red Sox first team to 20 losses
-Homes: 5 newest home listings in Worcester
-Shameful: Firefighter's wallet stolen, bank account drained while battling California wild fires
-Tragic: Wedding guest shoots groom in the chest, bride refuses to talk, report says
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): South Carolina man starts nonprofit, donating books to rural African schools
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, city naming sewage plant after ‘full of crap’ comedian John Oliver
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:45: Danbury, Conn., residents on alert after ‘serious’ outbreak
+12:45: Mass. landlords want eviction, foreclosure ban lifted
+12:45: Researchers record first case of reinfection
-Sutton widow says UMass Memorial hospital didn't protect husband from others with COVID-19
-How helping hands came together in Worcester during pandemic
-Free testing and resource fairs Monday and Wednesday in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester businesses enter another unknown with many college students avoiding campuses
-‘A very slippery slope:’ Some Mass. residents say flu shot requirement for students wrongfully takes choice away
-Data shows 46% decline in cancer diagnosis during early weeks of pandemic
-At the office: How to use this time to advance your career
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV Rental & Sales): Make this Labor Day weekend special by renting an RV
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Passengers arrive in Worcester after JetBlue plane veers off Orlando taxiway (1:41). Article
-Protesters bring July Fourth spirit of independence to No Kings rally 2.0 in Worcester
-Last undeveloped CitySquare property purchased for $4.2 million by Ohio firm
-Worcester Public Library responds to rise in safety incidents
-Table Hoppin': Market on Brussels offers local food and pleasant vibes
-Structure fire at Grafton home prompts 2 alarms and mutual aid response
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper takes fourth on the Fourth at Nathan's hot dog contest; Chestnut wins again
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester restaurant named Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year for 2025
-ICYMI: Man accused of throwing lit explosives out a window released without bail (:53). Article
-Bill creates potential dilemma for UMass Memorial Health leader
-Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop
-Tax relief to landlords offering affordable housing proposed in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarships awarded
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton working on finding administrator
-Leicester police Youth Police Academy is still accepting applications
-Helmets in Rutland could earn kids sweet treat
-Clinton fireworks will light up sky July 12th
-Woman charged with witness intimidation over YouTube threat in Rutland harassment case
-West Boylston studio is "Iron Strong"
-Lauren Crossman-Nanof named Commonwealth Heroine
-Sterling runner ready to Endure to Cure
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Movies on the Common, Little River Band and more ...
-Things to do in July in Central Mass. (& FREE printable)
-Oasis reunites onstage for the first time in 16 years
-South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 11: Dani Killay
-John Keough: America the Beautiful on Independence Day
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Brief overview of what Independence Day means for millions of non-white, non-straight, elderly and young
-City of Worcester (2:09:37): Mayor's Civics Academy - Leadership & Graduation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to "bright-eyed, curious and adventurous" 4-year-old Worcester boy
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Washington, 11-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, winning 4-2 and losing 6-3 . Next home game 6:30 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday
-Holy Cross announces 2025 men’s soccer schedule
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 4-0
-"It’s so fun just to be part of it": Worcester umpire Eric Goldstein enjoys calling Savannah Bananas games
>CARS: Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles over engine failure issues
>NATIONAL: At least 13 dead as nearly 2 dozen girls missing after "catastrophic" floods at summer camp
-Human remains found at fireworks warehouse where 7 went missing after explosion, massive blaze
>TRAGIC: Woman dies after getting stuck in donation box in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: 70-year-old dies in fireworks incident at July Fourth party in Wareham (:25). Article
-Fallout from public defender work stoppage could set Mass. defendants free
>COLLEGES: Nichols board elects new chair, vice chair, trustees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How (and where) to take a houseboat vacation
>BUSINESS: You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
-Microsoft announces second round of mass layoffs in months
>HOMES: Rental scams: Be aware of red flags when looking for an apartment
>HEALTH: Can dairy products lead to nightmares? (2:38). Article
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1385 (27:41): Stroke and rehabilitation
>FOOD: Starbucks reveals new prices for syrups and add-ons
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Jurassic World Rebirth" stomps to strong box office opening, targets $138 million U.S. long weekend
>CELEBRITY: "Fantastic Four" and "Nip/Tuck" star Julian McMahon dies at 56
>ANIMALS: Mama dog was hiding her puppies in abandoned house (2:18)
>HISTORY: Kurt Russell honors family ties to the Revolutionary War
>GOOD NEWS: Students unite hotel with spontaneous national anthem performance (2:56)
-Meanwhile, in Arkansas, brawl at kindergarten graduation — kids beg parents to "STOP!" (1:46)
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