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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 77 today in Worcester
+6:00: Demolition of Greendale Mall in Worcester underway
+6:00: 22-year-old man faces firearm charges after break-in report in Worcester
+6:00: A summer tradition, Worcester Hot Dog Safari is underway
+6:00: Beer and wine store OK'd for Midtown Mall
+6:00: New food vendor to open at Worcester Public Market
+6:00: Worcester schedules 3 meetings to seek input for use of federal funds
+6:00: POW! WOW! Worcester underway with artists, murals to paint in Main South
+6:00: Worcester Organ Concerts return to Mechanics Hall on August 18th
+1:30: Somerville developer wants Worcester's The Bridge site rezoned
+1:30: WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2021
+1:30: See inside the renovated Worcester Public Library, with a new children’s center and entrance facing Worcester Common
+1:30: Spencer firefighter undergoing emergency surgery to remove massive brain tumor
-Third fire in 2 days: Worcester family escapes early morning house fire on Ferdinand Street
-Earlier: Separate early morning fires in Worcester Saturday displace several residents
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 16th
-ICYMI: State Rep., neighborhood continue push to get Worcester auto body shop to move
-Grassy strip is much more than a median to Summit residents
-Worcester's new Union Station center platform completion pushed ahead to 2025 by MBTA
-Hubbardston nonprofit Mission E4 helping victims of deadly earthquake in Haiti
-Girls Inc. of Worcester to launch equality project with portion of $10 million awarded to national office
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of August 16th
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Want a week's worth of produce for just $5? Stress-free savings are just a few clicks away.
-Central Mass. Jazz Fest Pop-Up Concert Thursday in downtown Worcester
-Worcester Organ Concerts return to Mechanics Hall on August 18th
-Rosalie Tirella: Check out Art in the Park at Elm Park
-Lindsay Munroe releases second children's album produced by Raffi
-Group of Catholics stand with striking nurses at St. Vincent Hospital
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown," Episode 15 (27:55): Meet Sean Rose, incumbent candidate
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (30:24): Rebel Bourbon Store Pick
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Road construction will affect area around Sunrise Avenue in Grafton
-Police seeking information about cat found abandoned in animal carrier in Westborough
-Holden Board of Assessors residential cyclical inspections this week
-Princeton Public Safety Building plans remain in flux
-Bravehearts' season ends with playoff loss
-Pirates win 7th straight with 51-16 blowout in Northern Arizona
-WooSox drop 5th straight at home
-Worcester's Demek Edmonds outpoints Rafael De Souza on Palladium boxing card
-Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Colleges: UMass Medical School professor named president of American College of Physicians
-New England: 20 Massachusetts firefighters to help battle Northwest wildfires
-Health: How to treat cracked heels with help from Cows (2:05)
-At the office: Still struggling to focus while working from home? Here are the best ways to get your tasks done
-ICYMI: Tribute to 40-year Worcester Police Department veteran who recently passed away
-Animals: Southwick Zoo welcomes their biggest female baby giraffe
-Homes: See inside this 1720s Uxbridge estate listed for $800,000
-History: Alden Memorial, WPI
-Movies: "Free Guy" gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4 million
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New England woman who donated bone marrow meets 3-year-old recipient
-Meanwhile, "Munchkin" the duck runs on Dunkin’
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:36): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of COVID-19, masks, Delta variant and vaccinations
+6:00: Gov. Baker "not considering" new mask guidance
-Dr. Robert Finberg of UMass Medical School: Vaccines key to stopping delta, pandemic (2:16)
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-"Bursting at the seams": ICUs fill up, create backlog in ERs and force hospitals to cancel surgeries
-Breakthrough risk may be much lower with Moderna than Pfizer, Mayo Clinic says
-Tragic: Eight grade student in Mississippi dies of COVID-19
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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