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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: More rain Monday, flash flood warning issued
+5:30: Worcester police arrest man for armed robbery of Honey Farms
+5:30: Worcester Public Schools alumni network launched
+5:30: Dean Park Pond and Oak Island boat ramp in Shrewsbury closed
+5:30: Spencer police issue warning on stolen mail, check fraud
+5:30: Local talent headlines Bravehearts' 12 All-Star selections
+1:00: 2 women arrested after auto theft in Worcester
+1:00: Northbridge police searching for man accused of entering house (:26)
+1:00: Worcester ranked among 100 most-stressed cities in U.S.
+1:00: Route 146 crash leads to flame engulfed car, several injuries
-Worcesteria: The Bridge closes after prolonged battle to stay open
-Phantom Gourmet features Worcester restaurant (4:51)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 12
-Vote for best ice cream spot in Taste of Massachusetts' "Game of Cones"
-Raising money for the Worcester County Food Bank, one hot dog at a time
-Fat Foot Films to begin filming new project in late July in Worcester
-Friends say comedy show a perfect way to celebrate officer Manny Familia
-Comic Lenny Clarke talks about comedy benefit for Familia family (12:19)
-Holy Cross chemistry professor blends roles as scientist and influencer to inspire students
-MBTA weekend ridership seeing post-pandemic rebound
-Chris Horton on 20 years of InCity Times and Cecelia
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 12
-Homes: A beacon for buyers priced out of Boston, Worcester is getting the buzz it deserves
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (27:12): Yellowstone Bourbon Barrel Pick
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston restaurant closed for good
-Holden Board of Assessors residential cyclical inspections this week
-Shrewsbury seeking members for Affordable Housing Board of Trustees and Zoning Board of Appeals
-Business: America desperately needs 1 million more construction workers
-Danny Fantom sets example for emerging artists and Worcester citizens
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Prefab Messiahs offer two videos of "Beautiful Things"
-Music Worcester announces results of 2021 Young Artists Competition
-Bravehearts close in on league lead at All-Star Break. Home doubleheader at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Camp Day. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox drop second straight at Lehigh Valley
-Bennifield throws 5 TDs in Pirates' win
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: American optimism is the highest it's been in more than 10 years
-Billionaire Richard Branson rockets to space aboard own ship (2:10)
-Health: Getting Better Together Podcast, Episode 2 (14:41)
-Animals: Cat goes absolutely everywhere with his dad (3:07)
-History: The old Union Station in Worcester
-Food: Beyond Meat launches new meat-free chicken tenders
-Shopping: Receive up to a $2,000 rebate with select purchase at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 101-year-old woman gets new, larger wheelchair after calling 911 in pain
-Movies: Marvel's "Black Widow" blows past $215 million between box office and Disney+ Premier Access
-"I thought it was a dog." Meanwhile, in Plymouth, couple surprised to find pig running down road
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Expert says "surprising amount of deaths" will occur in some areas from increased cases
+5:30: Health officials flag "small" reaction risk with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine
+1:00: Radio Worcester (8:31): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks with us about the Delta variant & vaccinations
-Supporting Worcester children amid the pandemic
-UMass Medical School researchers to evaluate treatment options for early infection
-Dr. Fauci says it's too soon to say if Americans may need vaccine booster
-Life after the 1918 flu has lessons for our post-pandemic world
-ICYMI: Vaccination site in downtown Worcester closes
-Bonus relief pay for essential workers varied widely across states during pandemic
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 80 today in Worcester
-Here's why the spring weather wasn't nearly as bad as you thought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Sweet Woo music: Summer outdoor music
+6:00: "Runaway Train" rockers Soul Asylum set to perform in Worcester
+6:00: New CellTech Institute at WPI expands workforce training in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
+6:00: WooSox lose to Buffalo, 12-0
+6:00: Legal Sea Foods selling 3-foot lobster roll for $375
+Noon: Cluster of breast cancer diagnoses in Uxbridge raises concerns (2:21). Article
+Noon: Curtis Apartments redevelopment reaches milestone with first 129 units complete
+Noon: Caitlin McCarthy's "Little Audrey" set for supernatural debut
+Noon: Listen up: Body Eviction gets political angst out
+Noon: Last Call: Paula Gibbons, doctoral candidate at UMass Medical School; WPI grad
-Courtroom cleared after video of Worcester double homicide sparks emotion
-Worcester extends City Hall ban on activist
-No, a big cat did not escape from Worcester's EcoTarium
-Know this guy? Worcester police ask for help identifying man
-"Surprising!" Barstool's Dave Portnoy reviews Worcester pizza shop (2:35)
-A Worcester developer’s wife says he forged her name in bankruptcy filings
-Worcester community mourns death of student athlete
-Developer proposes turning Worcester warehouse into apartments
-This Worcester firehouse has stood for 67 years. Now it’s getting replaced
-How Worcester is helping house small business owners
-City Council seeks answers on forgotten Arries Ann Ward tribute
-Worcester student wins Clark tech innovation challenge
-Rutland cancels Fourth of July celebrations as "Hail Mary" attempt fails (2:19). Article
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:43:02)
>DINING OUT: New Latin-style chicken restaurant coming to Worcester
-Indian Bites delivers "Indian fast food" in Worcester
-ICYMI: Sisters give birth at Worcester hospital on the same day, "Everyone was shocked" (:37). Article
-Worcester woman killed in Virginia I-95 bus crash had "so many dreams and plans for her future" (:53). Article
-Worcester seeks input on Purple Heart, Gold Star memorials
-8 charged in Worcester drug, gun trafficking case
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Here's why a helicopter was flying low in Holden
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman faces charges in alleged drunken crash that killed 2 men in Barre (:27)
-Wild pursuit ends in rollover crash outside Auburn KFC, carjacking claim emerges
-Wrong-way driver nearly strikes Clinton police cruiser before O.U.I. arrest
-Leominster Planning Board schedules review for Central Street building built without Planning Board approval
-The reviews are in: Shrewsbury Town Meeting goes to electronic voting
-Whether serving lunch or shooting darts, Bette Cunningham is always on target
-Oxford Selectmen reorganize board, re-elect Eul as chairman
-Worcester Walks: Dunn State Park an adventure of woodlands and water
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Vue atop the Glass Tower 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Little Feat's "The Last Farewell" starts Indian Ranch's summer
-Bursting with Pride: Full slate of events planned for June celebration
-Southbridge restaurant hosts first bilingual poetry open mic in Central Mass.
-Woo! Science: Dinosaurs are not just for kids. Adults can study them, and scientists say they should
>OPINION: Aislinn Doyle: Dual language immersion programs are a huge asset. The state should stop treating them as an afterthought
-Jerry Filmore: What’s Up Worcester building a community-first newsroom for Worcester and Worcester County
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 63 (28:20): Mark Henderson, founder, the016.com on the past, present and future of Worcester media
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who worked for Apple for 35 years
>SPORTS: Wide receiver A.J. Brown introduces himself to New England (2:40)
-A.J. Brown arrives at Patriots O.T.A.s and more observations
-This Celtics offseason plan focuses on small tweaks, keeping core
-Red Sox lose to Orioles, 4-2
-Holy Cross men’s basketball announces additions to program
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 11-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 3-2
>CARS: Toyota recalls 81,000 vehicles over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: 7 die in suspected domestic dispute
-Scott Pelley fired by CBS after "60 Minutes" clash with management
-Tragic: Groom killed in helicopter crash moments after wedding sendoff
-Adorable twin girls, 4, are killed in horrific car crash on the way to family graduation ceremony
>NEW ENGLAND: Watchdog calls out "chaotic" budget process for state sheriffs (1:44). Article
-Home prices in Maine have doubled in a decade
-The FBI agent who spent 6 hours alone with Whitey Bulger (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Assumption students recognized for academic excellence with Spring Dean's List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 hotel chains only the ultra-wealthy know about
-4 in 10 Americans are skipping summer travel this year — but Mass. moms are still finding a way
>BUSINESS: Poll shows Gen Z is shifting feelings about A.I. (4:49)
-LPL Financial Research: Add context, and stock market valuations are fair
-Savings rate falls to lowest since 2022. What it means for you (2:27)
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day will be June 23rd to 26th
>HOMES: Why an H.V.A.C. company says rodent issues are becoming more common
>HEALTH: Doctors see rise in vaccine-preventable diseases (2:17)
-Experts: Social media health risks more damaging than you think (1:47)
>FOOD: Easy meals: Simple baked chicken and veggies
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Kane Parsons' "Backrooms" spells a YouTube conquest of the film biz
>CELEBRITY: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show
-Dua Lipa's husband, Callum Turner, was "in tears" during emotional town hall wedding
>ANIMALS: Starving puppy gets a new start after being hit by a car (2:19)
>HISTORY: Major tornado tore through Mass. 15 years ago (2:55)
>GOOD NEWS: Cat food sale leads woman to $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, man puts on a record-breaking 32 T-shirts in 1 minute
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