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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Yesterday's wildfire haze becomes possible downpours this afternoon
+5:30: Woo-Labs project seeks to strengthen city's educational opportunities outside schools
+5:30: Charlie Coyle to headline Bravehearts' Hockey Night on Friday
+5:30: Worcesteria: Ash Street mural pays homage to Canal District history
+5:30: Bright Eyes makes a stop at the Palladium
+Noon: Radio Worcester (12:43): Worcester Restaurant Week 2021
+Noon: Simone Biles withdraws from Olympic team competition, U.S. wins silver
-Explosion at German chemical complex declared extreme threat
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 27
-Meraki Café to open on Shrewsbury Street in former Dark Rose Saloon space
-ICYMI: Chicken joint with a twist of Caribbean flavor is coming to Worcester
-Compass Tavern offers patrons free space, ride to ballpark for games
-Worcester's last independent auto parts store closes after 67 years
-Suspect in Worcester homicide added to state's Most Wanted Fugitive list
-26-year-old suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Worcester
-Gun incident on Dartmouth Street leads to gun recovery, arrest
-Worcester man arrested in stolen U-Haul van with drugs
-Traffic stop in Worcester turns into arrest for loaded gun, K2
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Fresh food shouldn't cost a fortune. Feed the whole family with major discounts on items nearing their best by dates with Flashfood
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WPD officers play basketball with teens as part of "Day of Hope"
-New wheelchair accessible cabs in Worcester
-Music Worcester presents Trey McLaughlin & Sounds of Zamar
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits offers Rebel Bourbon from its single-barrel program
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury town employees rescue raccoon
-Detour for traffic on Salisbury Street in Holden
-2 hospitalized following crash in Westborough
-Friends mourn Leominster student who drowned in Groton river (1:28)
-Bravehearts home tonight for game at 6:30. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-College hockey's Ice Breaker Tournament moves to DCU Center
-Former Doherty star ready for NFL training camp
-Clark University swimmer from Uganda to compete in Olympics this morning
-Holy Cross professor Victor Matheson on how the Olympics takes financial toll on host city
-Anna Maria professor joins Worcester Business Journal to lead banking & finance reporting
-At the office: Gen X workers may be facing the biggest unemployment crisis, study finds
-New Nichols College president plans to expand the school's brand
-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
-Homes: Take a 3D video tour of Leicester home for sale
-Tragic: Florida woman killed skydiving after apparent parachute malfunction
-National: Sandstorm blamed for 20-vehicle crash in Utah that left 7 dead
-Animals: Wildlife experts ask help in stemming avian illness
-TV/Streaming: LeVar Burton guest hosts "Jeopardy!", fans rallying to boost his ratings
-History: 1877 ad from Ware Pratt in downtown Worcester
-Meanwhile, in Texas, officials warn of "acid-shooting land lobsters" roaming a national park
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: "The surge seems to be happening": COVID-19 hospitalizations spike in Worcester
+5:30: CDC reverses indoor mask policy, saying vaccinated people and kids should wear them indoors
+5:30: State officials looking to increase vaccinations in kids ahead of school reopening (2:16)
+5:30: U.S. could see 200,000 cases a day within the next 6 weeks
+Noon: Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester mulls new mask guidance amid uptick in cases
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:41): Allison Chapman of Health Choice 4 Action Massachusetts talks vaccine exemptions
+Noon: Moderna and Pfizer to expand vaccine trials for young children (:24)
-"We're all going to start wearing masks again": In Worcester, decreasing vaccinations a concern for some
-Worcester Public Schools may return to hybrid learning if case numbers don't improve (2:09)
-When would teens need to get vaccination to have full immunity before school starts?
-Radio Worcester (5:49): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, vaccinations, variants and masks
-Massachusetts reports 1,243 new cases over 3-day period
-Major medical groups call for health care employers to mandate vaccines for workers
-There are 2 states with "high transmission" in every county
-When should vaccinated people wear masks?
-Is my loss of smell going to be permanent?
-HIPAA: The federal law many people don't actually understand
-Virtual contact was worse for older people during the pandemic than no contact, study finds
-Register by Thursday for the last 4 $1 million giveaways. 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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