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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: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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