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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 71, round of showers and isolated storms is expected
+4:00: Law enforcement seeks information on missing Worcester teen
+4:00: Worcester reveals plan for using $110 million federal stimulus grant
+4:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 19
+4:00: Central Mass. native combines science and art to battle climate change
+4:00: Target’s teacher discount is back until end of July
-Worcester surpasses wettest July in recorded history; daily record for rain set Sunday
-A village of tiny homes will offer permanent housing for Worcester’s homeless population
-Worcester man arrested in Ludlow after stolen car recovered
-Trial date set for West Boylston man accused in firefighter Christopher Roy’s death
-Worcester among top 50 cities for hipsters
-Tree removal update, PWC ban, tax deal for Mount Carmel development top Worcester City Council agenda
-Millbury Police seek clients scammed by local tree service
-ICYMI: It was supposed to be a marriage proposal at Polar Park. It didn't end well
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 19
-Doughnut Homies is opening second location in downtown Worcester
-Only in The 016: Comedian Tony V on performing at benefit for family of fallen Worcester officer (10:58)
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Tom Hurley pays homage to fallen police officer
-Live Jazz will "pop up" in August as part of the Central Mass. Jazz Fest
-Hot Sardines to deliver classic hot jazz at Indian Ranch in Webster
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (41:17): 5 Mezcals you should try
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury neighborhood to have no water during construction today
-Sutton Board of Health nurse receives Commonwealth Heroine award
-Beak Adaptations, a free nature program at Auburn Library
-West Brookfield police officer leads 3 people from fire believed to have been sparked by lightning
-Bravehearts fall in home run derby. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. 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
-At the office: Generation Z fears being left behind by the push to remote work
-New England: Ayer tenants shocked to receive letters telling them to leave building
-Food: Expert explains why coffee prices are rising again
-Animals: Rare blue lobster caught in Gloucester
-TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV to stream largest collection of Norman Lear shows ever
-Movies: "Space Jam" dunks on "Black Widow" to take box office No. 1
-Celebrity: Britney Spears calls out her family in scathing post
-History: The history of Worcester's Canal District
-Homes: Video tour of Burncoat Street home for sale (4:43)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man replaces funds stolen from Jimmy Fund collection box
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, woman comments on police "Most Wanted" post about her, is arrested
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:00: Provincetown officials issue new mask advisory in light of outbreak
-Here’s what vaccinated people need to know as case counts rise
-Los Angeles hopes new mask mandate will reverse virus spike
-ICYMI: Dr. Robert Finberg of UMass Medical School on travel concerns amid case spike (3:02)
-Vaccine inequity: Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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