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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 (:37). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
-Wondering why your gas bill is still so high? Mass. has taken little action on change (4:22)
>DINING OUT: Fatima's Cafe, Pampas Churrascaria among region's hidden dining
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl, 15-year-old boy
-Worcester police make arrest in fatal Main Street stabbing (1:23). Article
-Earlier: 2 injured in Downtown Worcester stabbing, police say (:11). Article
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-City Councilor Rosen blasts Spectrum over senior discounts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): January Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Holden targeted? A.G. threatens action against towns not complying with M.B.T.A. Act
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clearing the way for construction on Route 12
-How a food truck turned into a full-on cafe...
-Sutton health teacher honored at Blackstone Valley Tech
-Clips of the past: Longtime Shrewsbury barbershop Perrone's recalled
-TODAY! Pay It Forward Card Show in Leominster
-Leominster City Council meets behind closed doors to discuss lawsuit against Mohawk Drive cannabis facility
-Dudley man arrested for O.U.I. after stop of construction van for obstructed plate
-Following shutdown attempt, Job Corps in Devens calls for new applicants
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Musician Troy Mercy, comedian Brian Glowacki, and more ...
-Anna Maria "All Student Art Show" opening reception on Wednesday
>OPINION: Laurel: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a jump for joy
-Shaun Connolly: Your family are a bunch of monsters
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 541 (29:32): Bill Wallace
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career educator from Worcester
>SPORTS: Vrabel, Patriots bring confidence into divisional round
-Patriots-Texans Tale of the Tape: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Patriots-Texans: Which team has the edge on paper? (7:40)
-Old Grumbly Fan's Divisional Playoff Patriots preview
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Hawks, 132-106 (2:03). Article
-Bruins beat Blackhawks, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball pulls away from Lafayette, 70-48
-Holy Cross women’s hockey downs B.U., 4-2
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falls at Lafayette
-Auburn's Kellen Looney borrows Thomas Gale's Holy Cross goalie gear
-Railers grab point in 3-2 overtime loss in Portland
>NATIONAL: D.O.J. says Congressmen can't intervene in release of Epstein files
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Tragic: Day care worker accused of fatally suffocating baby days before his first birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 charged following prostitution sting at hotel
-Documents reveal intense pressure in Mass. service plaza saga (3:53)
>COLLEGES: Hal Jurist, longtime supporter of WPI, awarded honorary degree
-Clark honors Martin Luther King Jr. with faculty panel, day of service
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Chile announces Cape Froward National Park "on the edge of the world" will be built in 2 years
>BUSINESS: That Verizon $20 credit text is real, here's how to claim it
-Former Flexcon C.E.O. re-joins former employer
-OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users
>HOMES: MassHousing to rollout financing program for A.D.U. home construction
>HEALTH: Cheering for the Patriots can be good for your mental health (2:15)
-Doctors in Scotland may have found new way to treat eczema (1:38)
>FOOD: McDonald's 2026 menu changes include giant burger and "secret menu"— though U.S. rollout remains uncertain
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch the Golden Globes winners
>MOVIES: "Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon" full movie (1:36:19)
>CELEBRITY: Michael Keaton is named Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
-Mel Brooks was with Carl Reiner when he collapsed and died
>ANIMALS: Shelter Beagle hides in a corner until 1 guy takes him home (4:25)
>HISTORY: Looking back at the Patriots' history in Foxborough (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel visits young patient, lifts family’s spirits (1:51). Article
-Meanwhile, Irish town "shell-shocked" after thousands of live crustaceans spill from overturned truck
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