Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, September 22nd

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

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Summerlike feel on the first day of fall today

  +6:00: Union president agrees with report's call for "immediate intervention" after Worcester Fire Department report (2:11)

  +6:00: Medical staff at Saint Vincent Hospital urge striking nurses to return to work

  +6:00: Bakery leaving Canal District to expand

  +6:00: Last Call with Jacob Mader, engineer, bartender and new arrival

  +6:00: Worcesteria: Kristian Rodriguez creates new street mural near St. Bernard's Church

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 22nd

  +Noon: Worcesteria: Street mural near St. Bernard's Church gives neighborhood a splash of color

  +Noon: Massachusetts named among top 10 happiest states in U.S.

  -Worcester dental office manager pleads guilty to role in Medicare fraud scheme; 2 dentists also charged

  -Worcester man killed in Sunday motorcycle crash during charity ride through Barre

  -Worcester woman facing drunken driving charges after crashing into cruiser, injuring trooper in Worcester, police say (:27)

  -Worcester County facing major hospital bed shortage

  -Worcester-based company secures $70 million in new funding

  -Worcester MCAS test scores plummet during pandemic

  -To evict or not evict during pandemic — a dilemma for one Worcester landlord

  -Leicester voters approve town purchase of Becker College campus

  -Castle Restaurant in Leicester sold; to become upscale Spanish restaurant

  -Worcester Cookoff hosting cider donut competition

  -ICYMI: Phantom Gourmet visits Sterling BBQ joint (5:19)

  -Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Worcester Hip-Hop Congress holds first meeting in Mechanics Hall

  -Janice Harvey: Unwelcome attention from TSA agents at airports

  -City of Worcester is now investigating a post depicting mayor with a Hitler mustache

  -Related: Facebook post comparing Worcester mayor to Hitler appalls residents

  -City Council Preview: fire department review, police cadets

  -Worcester mayor's race a four-way affair

  -"Immediate intervention" needed at Worcester Fire Department, report finds

  -New recycling bins with lids could be delivered in late November in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury approves agreement with marijuana delivery operator

  -Rutland major home occupation ruling awaits town counsel's advice

  -Crumbling remains of Grafton State Hospital revealed as 8 Pine Street project begins

  -Sports: 3 Holy Cross football players win Patriot League weekly honors

  -Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)

  -RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry

  -National: Autopsy confirms remains found in Wyoming are Gabby Petito’s, family lawyer says 

  -Tragic: Michigan mom allegedly killed daughter, stuffed her in trash bag

  -New England: Ex-Fall River mayor gets 6 years for extortion

  -Health: When is the best time to get a seasonal flu shot?

  -Colleges: Discussion of land acknowledgment at UMass Medical School is step toward more diverse, inclusive institution

  -Business: Lt. Gov. Polito makes stop in Worcester on small business tour

  -Animals: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters

  -Food: Dunkin’ to give away free cups of coffee next week

  -Shopping/Deals: Groupon for The Band's Visit at the Hanover

  -TV/Streaming: HBO Max slashes prices in limited offer as streaming wars heat up

  -Movies: Cinema 320 set to resume in new home at WCUW Radio

  -Celebrity: Willie Garson, "Sex and the City" actor, dead at 57

  -Homes: Home prices in the Worcester area continue to rise

  -History: Union Church in Worcester

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Marines in dress uniform help push stuck car in viral TikTok video

  -Meanwhile, in Louisiana, Walmart worker's profane resignation goes viral

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: "It didn't need to happen": UMass Memorial chief on bed shortage and COVID surge

  +6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:06): Mask mandate, Facebook incident and running again

  +6:00: Rare, life-threatening MIS-C linked to children with COVID

  +Noon: A closer look at 4 drugs used to treat COVID-19; What really works?

  -32,345 breakthrough cases reported in Massachusetts, just 0.71% of vaccinated people

  -2 dose version of Johnson & Johnson shot 94% effective, study finds

  -Mass. doc breaks down news on J&J boosters (3:56)

  -ICYMI: Worcester County cases increased by 1,879 this week

  -Mass. officials report 1,283 new cases, 25 additional deaths as positivity rate ticks up

  -Nearly 226,000 cases were reported in children last week

  -Experts explain how to check if your cloth mask protects you