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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 (: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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