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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 (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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