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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Another beautiful day, high of 79
+5:00: "Black Panther 2" to film scenes in Worcester this summer, sources say
+5:00: "It sounded like an explosion": Car slams into Miss Worcester Diner
+5:00: Authorities identify Oxford couple killed in apparent murder-suicide
+5:00: Limited tickets remain for Saturday's 90s party at Peppercorn's Outdoor Oasis
+5:00: WY Summer Symphony Festival Orchestra performs Friday at SAC Park
+12:30: Jon Hamm will be in Worcester next week as crews film ‘Confess, Fletch’ on Suffolk Street
+12:30: WorcShop faces hurdles in move to Leicester
+12:30: Holy Cross professor: The Olympics should find a permanent home
+9:00: Judge issues injunction to shut down events at Millbury's Care Factory
+9:00: Injuries reported following crash on Mass Pike in Westborough
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 24
+9:00: Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on the Radio Worcester Network (15:29)
+9:00: Burncoat Dance Team wins 7th state title
+9:00: It’s your last chance to see a supermoon this year with the "strawberry" moon
-Overnight: Miami-area condo collapse prompts massive emergency response
-Neighbors shocked, saddened by apparent murder-suicide in Oxford (2:35)
-Yesterday: 3 children - ages 13, 4 and 3 - escape following apparent murder-suicide (2:03)
-Starbucks opening at former Friendly's restaurant in Worcester
-Construction set to begin on 17-unit Shrewsbury Street mixed-use development
-5 Worcester package stores accused of selling to minors
-State retirement board set to consider pension for Officer Manny Familia’s family
-Ralph’s Tavern accepts Monopoly money in bid to make it onto game board (1:32). Article
-St. Vincent Hospital bans Catholic Worker Movement activists
-Witness thinks Worcester lawyer didn't direct client to commit crime
-Worcester City Council approves updated parking plan for residents, employees in Canal District
-Worcester mulls what to do with $110.6 million in stimulus funds
-Drone video above Lincoln Park Tower Apartments in Worcester (1:58)
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (11:40): Parking, Cousy and summer
-Radio Worcester (9:05): Worcester Police Lt. Sean Murtha talks dirt bikes and fireworks
-Worcester spray parks open, pool and beaches open July 1
-Worcester ranked among 50 best-run cities in U.S.
-Music Worcester debuts "Summer@MW," a summer series of indoors and outdoors concerts
-Last call with William Spangenberg and Louis Fiacco
-Mechanics Hall is dream venue for Boston ballet's video "Awakening"
-Webster cannabis dispensary leases retail space at the Summit in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (29:00): No Blanton's? Now what?
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Death investigation underway after 60-year-old man pulled from pool at Shrewsbury home
-Paxton passes all articles, forcing Rutland's hand on WRSD budget
-Grafton police log; Shrewsbury police log
-Health: Spurred by pandemic, UMass Memorial plans hospital-at-home program
-Bravehearts fall to Brockton. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets
-WooSox lose in Rochester, 5-3
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Get a worry free car for summer vacation at Bertera Nissan (4:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Tragic: Florida sisters dead after their mother allegedly tries to baptize them in the canal
-History: Worcester clothing ad from 1953
-Food: Lab tests reportedly find no identifiable tuna DNA in Subway tuna sandwich
-Shopping: Governor Baker calls for 2-month sales tax holiday
-Animals: Post divorce pet disputes are on the rise — so are "petnups"
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in July (11:37)
-Celebrity: Harris Ford injured on set of Indiana Jones 5
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Ohio teacher leaves entire estate totaling nearly $500,000 to schools for scholarships
-Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, wild boar takes a subway ride
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-QCC is a Vaccine Champion College
-Mass. doctor says vaccine benefits far outweigh 'rare risk' of heart inflammation
-ICYMI: Deaths in America's nursing homes soared 32% in 2020, watchdog report says
-59% of Massachusetts is now fully vaccinated as statewide COVID hospitalizations fall below 100
-U.S. life expectancy decreased by an "alarming" amount during pandemic
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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