Here's what happening in The 016 Thursday, July 29

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Severe storms possible Thursday night into Friday morning

  +6:30: Worcester ranked the 3rd safest city to live in the U.S.

  +6:30: Court records: Holy Cross denies ex-professor fired unfairly over sexual misconduct allegations

  +6:30: Worcester officer gives thanks to 93-year-old who knitted winter hats for officers and the needy

  +6:30: Artist Spotlight: Lynn Nafey

  +12:30: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thirsty Thursday

  +12:30: Five Things to Do: Marty Stuart, comedian Anthony Amorello, Ralph's Rock Diner and more...

  +12:30: StartUp Worcester announces new cohort of 12 companies

  +12:30: Mental health since 1988: Genesis Club members "virtual clubhouse" has proved a lifeline

  -Another attack on teen lifeguards in Worcester leaves man arrested, teens uninjured

  -Grand opening today at former Maxwell’s Silverman’s

  -Friends, family rally around local barber injured in motorcycle crash

  -Benefit comedy show raises around $65,000 for Familia family

  -St. Vincent Hospital will scale back services because of nurses strike (1:25)

  -Bill Shaner: Tenet’s service cuts at St. V’s show signs of company's weakness

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 29

  -Central Mass. agencies seeing increase in help calls for domestic violence

  -Inmate visits at Worcester County Jail suspended after wind tears building roof (1:52)

  -Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Less money on groceries = more for your family. Get fresh food for a fraction of the cost, and spend your savings on stuff the kids will love 

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits offers Rebel Bourbon from its single-barrel program

  -MetroWest Drug Task Force arrests Worcester man

  -Vacancy on Worcester Public Library Board of Directors

  -Last Call with Eric Nichols, exhibition producer for Exposure 2021

  -"Voice" finalist Billy Gilman will headline Pet Rock Fest

  -Jazzed Up has your cool first week of August

  -ICYMI: "It smelled a little funky": Smoke from western wildfires travels to Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Death of Sutton man crushed by glass plates in Milford is ruled an accident

  -Millbury Council on Aging director on paid leave pending results of investigation

  -Eagle Lake in Holden is closed because of high bacteria levels

  -Northborough teen awarded scholarship from Alzheimer's Foundation of America

  -Bravehearts win pitching duel. 4-game homestand starts tonight. Buy tickets

  -Charlie Coyle to headline Bravehearts' Hockey Night on Friday

  -Former St. Paul ace Luke Delongchamp prepares for college with Bravehearts

  -Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card

  -WooSox fall, 5-1, in series opener 

  -Holy Cross football knows Patriot League 3-peat won't come easily 

  -QCC’s Respiratory Care Program receives credentialing success award

  -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

  -Walmart will cover 100% of college tuition for its workers

  -Worcester sprinkler company expanding with 21,000 square foot warehouse

  -Homes: Virtual open house in Worcester (18:12) 

  -Tragic: Toddler dies after falling from father’s arms while on escalator in Colorado 

  -Animals: Puppies get second chance at life (1:39) 

  -TV/Streaming: PBS ending children's show "Arthur" after 25 seasons 

  -Some McCormick spices recalled due to possible salmonella contamination 

  -Celebrity: ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72

  -Actor Bob Odenkirk ("Better call Saul") stable after "heart related incident"

  -History: Worcester in 1938

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero granny catches baby who fell 15 feet from window in Russia 

  -Meanwhile, in Washington state, man in dress steals school bus, drives front-end loader into wife's home 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:30: Worcester County vaccination rate: How many people are vaccinated?

  +6:30: Beware of Vaxmillions scams, police warn

  +6:30: Current rate of hospitalizations is about 3 times higher in states that have vaccinated less than half of their residents

  -UMass Memorial creating all-COVID unit, as Delta variant drives rise in cases

  -Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester

  -Worcester Superintendent weighs in on masks in schools

  -The science didn’t change, the virus did, Dr. Fauci says as CDC updates mask guidance

  -CDC director explains agency's new mask guidance (1:49)

  -"Hard to believe": Hardwick health agent unable to convince residents to get vaccinated (2:01)

  -ICYMI: "The surge seems to be happening": COVID-19 hospitalizations spike in Worcester (2:33)

  -Mass. confirms 598 new cases, 6 more deaths

  -Are COVID tests accurate for variants?

  -Baker administration plans to make decision on mask guidance later this week (1:49)

  -Pfizer data suggests third dose of vaccine "strongly" boosts protection against Delta variant

  -Large study finds COVID-19 is linked to a substantial deficit in intelligence 

  -Register by Thursday for the last 4 $1 million giveaways. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com