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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Henri set to give us another round of heavy rain
+5:30: Worcester baby kidnapping suspects held without bail
+5:30: Runaway stretcher in Worcester
+5:30: Road closings for movie production starting on Wednesday in Worcester
+5:30: Worcester Diocese says enrollment is up in most schools
+5:30: 3 EF0 tornadoes in Massachusetts today
+5:30: Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold, snowy winter for New England with "whopper" of a storm
+Noon: Radio Worcester (5:59): Worcester DPW Commissioner Jay Fink talks Hurricane Henri
+Noon: Worcester’s Abby Kelley Foster Charter School postponed first day of school after "major flooding"
+Noon: Southbridge cancels first day of school because of Henri concerns
+Noon: New location for tonight's Worcester American Rescue Plan Act community input meeting
-Trees crash onto homes in Oxford, Auburn during Henri (2:20)
-Cleanup of downed trees underway in Central Massachusetts (1:45)
-Crews work to clean up trees, restore power in Dudley (2:05)
-Tree falls on West Boylston home; no one injured
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:42)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 23rd
-Dropkick Murphys bring new songs and an old-school feel to Worcester
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Jacklights impress with wistful retro rocker, "Beach"
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of August 23rd
-Worcester tunnel closed Monday and Tuesday
-ICYMI: 2 arrested for kidnapping of 4-day-old baby in Worcester (:33)
-Related: "Gut-wrenching" day for a Worcester mother
-Worcester Public Schools is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten
-POW WOW Worcester 2021 allows artists to realize dreams while paying it forward to youth in city
-Canal District eatery celebrates first anniversary
-It's easy for police to seize money. Worcester's District Attorney makes it hard for people to get their money back
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-NEW EPISODE: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Captain Ron's food truck drops anchor at the West Boylston triangle
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates finish regular season with 55-19 rout
-Holy Cross football uses monitors to optimize performance, planning
-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
-Business: Businesses around Worcester colleges eager to see students return
-At the office: I was laid off — can I see who else got canned at my company?
-Colleges: 3 Holy Cross faculty appointed to endowed professorships
-National: No containment, new threats from Northern California fire
-Tragic: At least 22 killed, including twins swept out of father's arms, after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
-New England: Man charged with killing 2 people inside N.H. hotel (:18)
-Health: What shoes does a podiatrist give his kids (2:35)
-Food: Domino’s is giving away $50 million of free food to take on DoorDash
-Animals: Dog's honest adoption post helps him find home (3:12)
-Shopping: Amazon helped crush department stores. Now it reportedly wants to be one
-Homes: 5 new Worcester properties for sale
-History: Court Hill in Worcester, 1851
-Celebrity: Don Everly of early rock ‘n' roll Everly Brothers dies at 84
-TV/Streaming: "Schitt’s Creek" Farewell Tour canceled over COVID-19 mandates
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII veteran taken on "dream flight"
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, elephant rams through kitchen wall to swipe family’s food (:46)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Worcester County cases increased by 929 this week
+5:30: Cases, deaths projected to rise in Massachusetts, new modeling says
+5:30: Health officials warn people not to take a drug meant for livestock to ward off or treat COVID-19
+Noon: FDA grants full approval to Pfizer shot, clearing path to more vaccine mandates
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:46): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, vaccinations and breakthrough cases
-Answers to frequently asked questions about vaccine booster shots
-UMass Medical School students team up to teach new class to give shots
-ICYMI: Dr. Robert Finberg, a professor at UMass School of Medicine, talks about boosters, fall outlook (3:12)
-Clark University's "COVID Posse" eyes intersection of pandemic and race
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Fully vaccinated couple from Ashburnham tests positive days before celebration (2:27)
-Health officials urge you get tested
-At least 5 South Florida officers died from COVID-19 over the course of one week
-Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment
-Full FDA approval for Pfizer vaccine will likely drive up vaccination rates
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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