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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Rain tonight into tomorrow
+5:00: Worcester nurses strike mediator offers to bring talks to D.C.
+5:00: Tonight's performance of "Julius Caesar" on Worcester Common canceled because of weather
+5:00: Worcester cop accosted neighborhood leader over photos, complaint says
+5:00: UMass Memorial patient transport manager Deborah Cox retires 54 years
+5:00: Locally produced short film "Mercy" hoping to be a big picture
+5:00: Upcoming leaf-peeping season: Here’s when foliage will reach peak fall color in New England
+5:00: CVS will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour
+Noon: Seriously injured motorcyclist found lying in road following crash in Dudley
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 4
+Noon: Police looking for robbery suspect accused of stealing charity boxes from McDonald’s in Marlborough
+Noon: Massive backups after trucks crash on 495 (:49)
+Noon: Last Call with Michelle May, co-founder of Juniper Rag
+Noon: Vote for best brunch spot in Taste of Massachusetts' "Breaking Brunch"
-Jury convicts Worcester’s former top housing official of aiding developer’s fraud
-2-alarm fire on Alpine Street in Worcester
-Video from Alpine Street fire (1:20)
-Owner of truck stolen in Worcester offers reward for finding it
-Worcester man in lifeguard attack too dangerous for bail
-2 days of nursing strike talks end with no solution
-Getting rusty water in Worcester Wednesday and Thursday? Here's why
-Worcesteria: Checking in at Ralph's Rock Diner, the Canal district and Patch Reservoir
-Health: UMass Memorial launches at-home hospital service
-Worcester is looking for a mental health provider to establish a mental health community crisis response model
-ICYMI: Off the Hook and Say Cheese! winners at Worcester Food Truck Throwdown
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Fill your freezer – not the landfill. Reduce food waste and save up to 50% every grocery trip with the free Flashfood app!
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown" Episode 12 (28:21): Rick Cipro, Candidate, District 1
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" #406 (23:57): Making Waves
-With RISE program, Jennifer Hernandez eyes helping female entrepreneurs
-Worcester Pipeline participant finds home at UMass Medical School
-Tyler, the Creator's tour coming to DCU Center in March
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-NEW EPISODE: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (36:14): Honey Whiskey Past and Present
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police will soon wear body cameras
-New Beal School in Shrewsbury on schedule for opening in the fall
-Holden Recreation director retires after 26 years
-Millbury Select Board OK’s pot shop change in ownership
-Body found Saturday following overnight Millbury motorcycle crash
-Police investigating after 2 teens seriously injured in Spencer crash
-Bravehearts' rally falls short. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-Worcester's Kendrick Ball Jr. ready to defend title belt Saturday night
-Pirates clinch IFL playoff berth, home playoff game Aug. 28
-Colleges: Clark launches marketing major
-Anna Maria names chief communications officer
-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: How to deal with screen time overload while working from home
-Tragic: 10-month-old boy drowns in Georgia when mom takes drugs, passes out in tub
-Animals: Pets available for adoption close to Worcester
-TV/Streaming: "AGT" star quits show after shock cancer update
-History: Davis Tower at Lake Park
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen lifeguards save man who suffered heart attack on Dennis beach
-Meanwhile, in Florida, airborne turtle survives crash through windshield on highway
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:00: Report: Cases among U.S. children and teens jumped 84% in a week
+Noon: Mass. to mandate vaccine for long-term care staff
+Noon: McDonald’s requiring face masks again at most U.S. restaurants, regardless of vaccination status
-As some local venues require masks, others look into the possibility
-Worcester among counties with "substantial" transmission rates
-Doctors: Unvaccinated patients filling up hospitals, risking care of others
-CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct. 3 as cases surge
-TODAY! Vaccination clinic at Worcester Public Library. Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Free testing sites likely to continue, says Gov. Baker
-ICYMI: Worcester considers bringing back indoor mask mandate (2:15)
-Positivity rate in Mass. ticks up to 2.5 percent as health officials report nearly 900 new cases
-Delta variant convinces some mass. parents to bring students for vaccine
-What should I know about the Delta variant?
-Pandemic linked to increased nearsightedness in kids
-This street is split between 2 cities. One city has an indoor mask mandate, the other does not
-Florida and Texas had one-third of all U.S. cases in past week, official says
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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