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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:15: The Harvey Ball 2020 will be free virtual event, offering lawn signs, party packs to celebrate at home
+7:15: Worcesteria: Is Worcester Business Journal going 'edgy'?
+7:15: Spectrum to stop airing Masses
+Noon: Crust Bakeshop's new location on West Boylston Street opens today
+Noon: Noxious odor prompts evacuation at Sutton Middle/High School
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Sept. 24
+Noon: Final farmers' market of the season in Auburn is 4-7 today
-Two 21-year-old men wounded in Worcester shooting
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking': Rooftop dining, market highlight Midtown Mall owner's updated plans for 'major change' downtown
-Worcester flower shop owner asks for help IDing suspected burglar
-Safety director, city councilor address role of police in Worcester schools
-Worcester EMS chief retires after 3 decades of service, receives key to city
-Radio Worcester's #WorcesterWednesday with Mayor Petty (19:43): Polar Park, South High, race and COVID-19
-‘Me against my diagnosis:’ UMass Medical School student runs Boston Marathon for multiple sclerosis fund
-ICYMI: 2 Worcester police officers accused of pinning a 10-year-old boy with autism to the ground, breaking his arm
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State’s newest brewery prepares to open in Millbury
-Leicester town meeting Saturday inside Millbrook Distributors building
-Rockland Trust finances $20.4M upgrade at Worcester Business Center
-Confused with your Medicare options? Help to Retire can help you! (1:07)
-National: 2 officers shot during protest over Breonna Taylor decision
-1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case; not for her death
-Too much candy: Mass. man dies from eating bags of black licorice
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Homes: Worcester home prices surged 15% in August
-TV/Streaming: What’s leaving Netflix in October
-Movies: Why Disney’s delay of ‘Black Widow’ means doomsday for Hollywood
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family in North Carolina celebrates end of chemo for 6-year-old boy with parade
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, man arrested for riding his horse on the highway
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:15: Worcester will not change restaurant dining standards for now
+7:15: Wachusett parents to choose between fully remote and hybrid learning
+7:15: Massachusetts continues pushing schools to bring kids back to the classroom
+7:15: The coronavirus economy's 7 biggest winners and losers
+Noon: Coronavirus at Worcester colleges: The latest data
+Noon: Free testing in Worcester extended until Oct. 31
+Noon: How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?
-Restaurant bar seating, 10 people per table to be allowed in Massachusetts
-Worcester weighs options as state relaxes restaurant guidelines
-6 Worcester Public Schools employees have tested positive in recent weeks
-Safety protocols kick in following first positive tests at Worcester State
-Last Call with Naomi Augustin, marketing intern in the time of COVID
-ICYMI: Clark cited in Washington Post story as example of a campus that reopened without chaos
-Massachusetts reports 542 new cases, 17 additional deaths
-Gov. Baker wants school districts to use 3 weeks of data when changing plans
-Another vaccine developed in Mass. entering Phase 3 trial
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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