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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Girls Inc. of Worcester settles racial discrimination lawsuit with former employee
+9:00: Driving on sidewalk leads to multiple felonies in Worcester
+9:00: Daniel Rivera pleads guilty to role in disposing Worcester man’s body in 2019
+9:00: Worcester schedules 3 voter information session
+9:00: 508, A show about Worcester (27:18): Brendan updates Mike on the state of Worcester
+9:00: Central Mass. Jazz Fest returns in September with 3 new venues and great lineup
+9:00: Eight Things To Do: Blues and Brews, Redcoats and Rebels, Becky Bass, Dinosaur Day ...
+Noon: Clark University seeks to demolish entire Main South block for large student housing complex (pictured)
+Noon: Punishing summer heat can kill, maim when you live outdoors in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Community-Labor Coalition School Committee forum (1:24:45)
+Noon: Millbury town manager resigns
+Noon: Punch-Out at Polar Park postponed until Saturday because of weather forecast
+Noon: Dean Cycon reads from his novel "Finding Home (Hungary 1945)"
-Why Worcester native and actor supports the Hollywood strikes
-Demolition signs pop up at vacant former Big D property on Mill Street
-4-day Italian Festival set for Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish
-Drunk driver from Worcester who crashed in Spencer had loaded machine gun in car, police say
-Police say man convicted on 43 felonies is back at it, facing 51 new charges
-Worcester trees, parks, nonprofits get boost in state budget
-Worcester police host National Night Out event to promote community ties
-India Day will be a double celebration at the DCU Center on Saturday
-Worcester Cultural Academy to split classrooms between 2 diocese sites
-Mosquito spraying in Worcester: 4 dates in August
-Radio Worcester (20:15): District 3 City Councilor George Russell fights for jobs, safety and betterment of ramilies in re-election campaign
-Take the Worcester mobility action plan survey
-Unsolved: Worcester -- Stabbed in the heart during house party brawl. Video (18:56). Audio (20:28)
-ICYMI: Worcester's most endangered structures
-Residents, officials frustrated by behavior on Lake Quinsigamond
-When does school start in Worcester County? Check the full list of school districts
-West Boylston man announces retirement, hits lottery 3 days later
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Reminder: Property taxes due August 1st
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Giving wildlife a helping hand
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): K-9 units, drone help locate missing man in Shrewsbury
-Dudley man sentenced for fraud of pandemic assistance funds
-Former Brimfield animal control officer gets jail time for stealing from company
-Annual Shrewsbury Food Truck Festival 5-8 Friday at Maple Ave. Fields
-Mass Pike crash with fuel spill causes long backups
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Federal help coming to Worcester County farmers affected by July floods
-Nashoba School Committee votes school debt
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up gigs August 3rd and 5th
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Gracie Day burns on beautiful, biting "Read the Room"
-Main Street Reimagined offers a walkable tour of Worcester art, history
-Matt York set to deliver songs of the Highwaymen to Bull Run
-Writing Lines: Words, images, music and more in Worcester-area events
-Screen Time: Captain Kirk, Fonzie among guests at FAN EXPO Boston
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 511 (28:05): Crisis Pregnancy Centers/Mill Street Blues
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 173 (28:13): David Peterson, Candidate for Councilor, District 1
-Unity Radio's State of Mind (58:51)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime professor who taught religious studies at Holy Cross for 36 years
>SPORTS: Mariners past Red Sox, 6-3
-Bravehearts split doubleheader. Regular season home finale: 5 p.m. Saturday (Doubleheader and postgame fireworks)
-WooSox beat Mets, 7-6
-Holy Cross stars Sluka, Coker named to Walter Payton Award watch list
-NFL Hall of Fame Weekend and preseason Week 1 schedule, TV, announcers
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 3 killed after small plane crashes into hangar at California airport, catches fire
-Tragic: 5-year-old who shot and killed baby brother had done cocaine
>NEW ENGLAND: Police rescues 83-year-old woman who fell out of a boat into Lake Winnipesaukee
-Grant announced to remove lead from Mass. drinking water
>COLLEGES: Nichols and Seven Hills Foundation launch innovative educational partnership
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most unique hotel stays around the world
>BUSINESS: "In crisis"? What's going on at the Mass. Cannabis Control Commission
-Mastercard blocks marijuana transactions on debit cards, citing federal illegality
>SHOPPING: Worcester restaurant selling boys and men's brand name clothes and shoes at 50%-70% discount
>HEALTH: WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 234 (28:13) -- Scientific Integrity, Part 1
-A daily dose of olive oil could lower risk of dying from dementia, research finds
>FOOD: The real reason behind "57 varieties" Heinz label revealed
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 23rd to 29th
>TV/STREAMING: Emmy Awards postponed as Hollywood strikes continue
>MOVIES: Helen Mirren plays Golda Meir in "Golda" biopic trailer
>CELEBRITY: 11 influencers turned actors in movies and TV shows
-Lawsuit by former dancers accuses Lizzo of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home -- Meet Sundance, Butch, Murphy and more
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 3rd (2:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Visually impaired cancer survivor completes triathlon with help from sister
-Meanwhile, in Hingham, bear goes for a swim in homeowner’s pool (:29)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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