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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunshine under smoky skies, high in low 80s
+6:30: Police: All suspects connected to Worcester shooting in custody
+6:30: Shore Park Beach closed because of health advisory
+6:30: D’Errico’s Market expanding to new location in Sturbridge
+6:30: Worcesteria: Ryan Reynolds should shoot "Deadpool 3" in Worcester
+6:30: Chamber Exchange (10:24): Jennifer Hernandez, GEM Marketing Solutions
+6:30: Janice Harvey: Long-delayed trip to D.C. proves an emotional experience
+6:30: With COVID limits lifted, Worcester theater, music venues going live
+6:30: Holy Cross basketball tickets now on sale
+10:00: No one seriously hurt in 3-car crash in Auburn
+10:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 20
+10:00: Worcester City Council Agenda Preview: July 20
-Grave mistake in Worcester cemetery leaves murder victims buried in wrong plots (3:20). Article
-Email shows former Worcester official asked for developer to sign for reimbursement on work not done
-Law enforcement seeks information on missing Worcester teen
-Worcester jeweler is building his reputation making custom pieces for Joyner Lucas, NFL players and other celebrities
-228-unit apartment building breaks ground today across from Polar Park
-Worcester reveals plan for using $110 million federal stimulus grant
-Local homeowners, water repair companies deal with record breaking rainfall
-Central Mass. native combines science and art to battle climate change
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown" No. 11 (28:46): Meet Moe Bergman, At-Large City Councilor
-"Right Tree, Right Place" to remove 11 trees in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: The Bridge is dead; long live The Bridge
-ICYMI: A village of tiny homes will offer permanent housing for Worcester’s homeless population
-Tribute to 35-year-old Worcester "wife, daughter, sister, and friend" who passed away after surgery
-Only in The 016: Comedian Tony V on performing at benefit for family of fallen Worcester officer (10:58)
-Stormy weather stalls Greater Worcester Opera's "Classic Broadway" show
-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
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): West Brookfield police officer saves 3 people from home struck by lightning (2:05)
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Trucking company leaving Sutton, moving to Auburn
-WATCH: Lightning strike sends Uxbridge family scrambling indoors
-Dean Park and Gauch Park ponds in Shrewsbury remain closed
-Millbury discusses future of building that housed Care Factory
-State of emergency in Orange after flooding (2:28)
-LakePharma of Worcester sold to Albany firm
-GWCF revises pandemic, racial equity grants to focus on nonprofit effectiveness
-Bravehearts' next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox listen, move George's Coney Island to main concourse
-Pirates shake first-place Rattlers, 68-44
-Jesse Burkett 10U All-Stars are softball state champs
-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: Program at QCC helps older adults train for manufacturing jobs
-National: Monstrous wildfire in Oregon is now a third the size of Rhode Island
-Smoke from western wildfires could create hazy skies in Mass.
-New England: Mass. House preparing to vote on sports betting
-Mass. store clerk tries to hijack lottery customer’s winning scratch ticket
-Food: Subway launches a website to share the "truth" about its tuna
-Health: Worcester launches 15-week fitness series at city parks
-Animals: Cuddliest duck ever is obsessed with giant dog (3:07)
-TV/Streaming: CNN to debut new streaming service in early 2022
-Movies: Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell filming this week at Mechanics Hall
-Celebrity: Halle Berry spotted filming movie in Plainville
-History: The Chutes at White City
-Shopping: Target’s teacher discount is back until end of July
-Homes: Video tour of Burncoat Street home for sale (4:43)
-Meanwhile, in California, video captures car flying through power lines, crashing on road
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Don’t be fooled into letting your guard down against COVID, U.S. Surgeon General says
-Only 60% of Worcester is vaccinated, causing concern in the community
-Mass. doctor on growing number of cases (3:09)
-Provincetown officials issue new mask advisory in light of outbreak
-Massachusetts schools to keep current fall plan amid pediatrics group call for universal masking
-ICYMI: Here’s what vaccinated people need to know as case counts rise
-717 new cases, 4 deaths in latest Mass. report
-Fully vaccinated Americans will be able to enter Canada again on Aug. 9
-"Breakthrough" cases after vaccines are rare and expected. What you need to know
-WHO officials: We could have COVID under control next year "we we’re really lucky"
-What are symptoms for those who are vaccinated?
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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