Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 'No end in sight': 236 new cases in Worcester this week; City in Red Zone for 7th straight week
+6:15: Assumption locks down campus for a week because of spike in cases (:25)
+6:15: Worcester Common ice skating oval closed for season, Festival of Lights canceled
+6:15: What we can learn from 1918's deadly second wave
-Worcester restaurant, a West Side favorite, closes temporarily after positive test
-Worcester extends outdoor dining beyond Nov. 1
-22 percent of Assumption's residential students are in isolation or quarantine amid 8 more cases
-ICYMI: After backlash, iconic Worcester bar clarifies position on musical acts
-New signs that Mass. numbers are going to get worse
-Massachusetts reports 1,137 new cases, 36 additional deaths
-2 million rapid tests headed to Massachusetts
-What you need to prepare for the surge this season
-At the office: Marriott offering ‘day pass’ for people tired of working from home
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Seasonal Affective Disorder may not be as bad this year because of pandemic
In The News
+6:15: UPDATE: Woman killed, man injured after being struck by car in Worcester
+6:15: Man arrested in Webster for assault and firearm charges
+2:00: UPDATE: Man found. Earlier: Worcester Police Department working to locate 52-year-old Worcester man
+2:00: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Oct. 29
+2:00: Spencer man wanted for stabbing victim with martial arts sword
+2:00: Potential for discolored water today in Shrewsbury
+7:30: Worcester bank robber who paid drivers handsomely from his loot gets 30 months in prison
-Worcester's newest restaurant announces 'WE. ARE. OPEN.'
-Worker at Worcester car wash pinned by falling steel beam (:20)
-Investigation underway after manhole explodes on busy Worcester street
-Building supplier leaves Worcester site for Millbury
-Magically suspicious: Worcester man busted with cocaine hidden in Lucky Charms boxes
-Worcester Latin Kings leader sentenced for drug distribution
-Overdose incidents and deaths down in Worcester in 2020
-Union Station gets $29M federal grant for upgrades
-Public comment on police reform proposal will happen, Worcester city manager says
-ICYMI: Ch. 7 investigates why Cherry Valley homeowners pay ‘outrageous’ monthly utility bills
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Campfire Cannabis in West Boylston connects customers with the cozy outdoors
-Fall leaf and brush drop off in Holden on Saturday
-Sutton first responders honored by Worcester District Attorney
-Worcester County communities taking precautions to protect ballots at drop-off boxes
-Tribute to longtime Saint John's teacher who recently passed away
-Tribute to pioneering local priest who recently passed away at age 89
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-McDonald’s new pastries are here. Here’s how to get them for free
-Homes: Home, condo sale prices set new September records in Mass.
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): NICU babies at UMass Memorial Medical Center get decked out for Halloween
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, wandering herd of cows trashes school's fall harvest display
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman in hospital after shooting at Crompton Park
-Art with a message: Main South installation aims to promote pedestrian safety
-Worcester mayor says fund freeze could cost 20 school jobs
-Worcester ranks among top U.S. metros for S.T.E.M. jobs
-Worcester County Wonders: Three-deckers remain a thriving icon for city
-Raised by undocumented loved ones, Worcester officer seeks to rebuild public trust
-Worcester city officials create D.O.J. report webpage for public
-Testimony of key witness in 2024 murder of mother and daughter in limbo after I.C.E. arrest
-Monday's Child: Alanna, 12, is a bright, easygoing and adventurous young lady
-Venture Community Services celebrates 50th anniversary
-The best donut shops in Central Mass.
-10+ indoor play spots in Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Popular diner updates hours
-ICYMI: Teammates, parents recall Charlton youth, 11, killed in bicycle crash
-Basketball coach again tops UMass Medical School chancellor as highest-paid state employee
-Small businesses across Mass. passing ownership baton to employees
-Rising costs of living and petcare are forcing shelters to adapt to an increase in pets needing a home
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Little League continues to put up big numbers, defeats Rutland to win Majors title
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury sewer main installation begins Monday
-2 cars collide in Shrewsbury crash involving building
-Rental housing to be added near Grafton's commuter-rail station
-Paxton has 1 interviewee for interim post
-Clinton fireworks in memory of John "Jack" Wattu
-Hillside Trails offers tribute to Matthew Phillips
-Building for the future of Nashoba
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Brian May reflects on Queen's performance at Live Aid 40 years ago (:46)
-From night kayaking to twilight strolls, "noctourism" on the ascendant in Central Mass.
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: How do I stop going to school?
-Laurel: One day at Shore Park
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 58 (29:08): Shannon Rowan
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:59:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester doctor
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rays, 4-1
-Bravehearts learning from each other while winning
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 13-3. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-WooSox beat Rochester, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Jeffrey Epstein sent eerie final message hours before suicide: Michael Wolff
-Forever stamp price rises to 78 cents
>TRAGIC: Couple killed in wine cellar mishap with dry ice as they prep for July Fourth bash: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple people killed in fire at assisted living residence in Fall River (1:40). Article
-Mass. lawmaker wants to make utility costs easier to understand (1:59)
-Father of woman who died in Brookline police custody demands answers (3:12). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI selects finance professor as interim business school dean
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What's better the ocean or lake? (7:21)
>BUSINESS: Court blocks F.T.C. rule for easier subscription cancellations
-Amazon Prime Day: Record sales in dollars, items purchased
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>SHOPPING: Back to school budgeting tips
>HEALTH: Woman says doctors mistook brain tumor for heatstroke
-Could daydreaming help you learn more? A new study thinks so (1:04)
>FOOD: Ritz sandwich crackers recalled due to life-threatening labeling error
>TV/STREAMING: Who won "Love Island USA" Season 7?
>MOVIES: "Superman" box office opening saves the day for DC Studios
>CELEBRITY: "Jaws" star Richard Dreyfuss reveals bronchitis diagnosis, skips SharkCon
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel comes back everyday to see her rescuer (2:01)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>GOOD NEWS: Woman celebrates 105th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, gunman baited out of hiding by drink dangling from drone — before cop sharpshooter opens fire
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