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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Scattered showers with breaks of sun Tuesday
+4:00: Worcester's oldest house sells
+1:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 13
+1:30: Radio Worcester (11:56): City Manager Ed Augustus talks about the Bell Pond stabbing, rain & climate change, police body cams & Delta variant
+1:30: Worcester Human Rights Commission to hold listening sessions on police body cameras
+1:30: Pepperoni Express moves down the street to escape rising waters in Grafton
+1:30: 3 days of Jazz in August in Worcester
+1:30: Nominees for the 73rd Emmy Awards
-Why a rainy summer could actually mean higher water rates
-Fraud trial of former Worcester official starts Tuesday
-SEE THE LIST: Nearly 60 Worcester restaurants receive $13 million in Restaurant Revitalization funds
-Fourth person charged in July 4th Bell Pond stabbing, beating of lifeguard
-Worcester police arrest man for armed robbery of Honey Farms
-2 women arrested after auto theft in Worcester
-Northbridge police searching for man accused of entering house (:26)
-Here are 40 places we think could make it on the Worcester Monopoly game board
-Worcester Public Schools alumni network launched
-Worcester ranked among 100 most-stressed cities in U.S.
-ICYMI: Worcesteria: The Bridge closes after prolonged battle to stay open
-Phantom Gourmet features Worcester restaurant (4:51)
-Comic Lenny Clarke talks about comedy benefit for Familia family (12:19)
-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 Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (27:12): Yellowstone Bourbon Barrel Pick
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Route 146 crash leads to flame engulfed car, several injuries
-Leicester man, woman accused of pandemic unemployment fraud used stolen IDs, feds say
-Dean Park Pond and Oak Island boat ramp in Shrewsbury closed
-Spencer police issue warning on stolen mail, check fraud
-Friendly's in Sturbridge will become pizza, ice cream shop
-Goya nears approval of $5 million Webster warehouse expansion
-Local talent headlines Bravehearts' 12 All-Star selections. Home doubleheader at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Camp Day. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-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: Carnival-goers help hold down ride that malfunctions during festival
-Health: WCCA-TV's "Healthy Living" (24:32): Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Chairman of Healthy Running
-Animals: "Bigger than you think": Officials ask people not to dump pet goldfish in ponds, lakes
-History: Park Building, Main and Franklin streets, Worcester
-Food: Plant-based meat not nutritionally the same as real meat, study shows
-Celebrity: "Jackass" star suffers shark bite while filming for "Shark Week"
-TV/Streaming: Judge Judy makes her move from CBS to Amazon
-Homes: Video tour of 3-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath townhouse for rent in Worcester (3:07)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A woman was looking to adopt a new pet. Then she found the dog she lost 2 years ago
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., driver goes viral after worst parking job ever
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+1:30: New cases, hospitalizations in Massachusetts back on the rise
+1:30: Viral anti-vaxxer changed her ways and got the vaccine
-Health officials flag "small" reaction risk with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine
-Mass. doc still has "no hesitancy" with J&J vaccine (3:02)
-What to know about Guillain-Barre Syndrome
-Expert says "surprising amount of deaths" will occur in some areas from increased cases
-Radio Worcester (8:31): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about the Delta variant & vaccinations
-ICYMI: Supporting Worcester children amid the pandemic
-Flu shot protects against some severe COVID-19 effects, study claims
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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