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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 71 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Michael McGrath, Tony-winning actor from Worcester, dies at 65
-Medical student from Worcester, a North High grad, overcame great obstacles, hopes to one day help students experiencing similar struggles
-Worcester residents Light the Night for leukemia research
-Creativity flows at these Worcester businesses
-After turmoil caused by allegations of racism, Girls Inc. of Worcester picks new C.E.O.
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-Ray Mariano: A tale of 2 Worcesters
-“Embarrassing:” Councilors Haxhiaj, King say scrutiny warranted after police chief’s exit
-Related: Radio Worcester (20:00): City Manager Eric Batista reacts to complaint against retired Worcester police chief
-Related: Nicole Apostola — Backbones Needed
-Earlier: Former Worcester City Manager Augustus shelved investigation that implicated police chief
-TODAY! Day of Play family festival Saturday at Elm Park
-stART on the Street closes Park Ave. on Sunday
-Getting ready for Worcester Fire Department Cook Off (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Tell the T&G and WoMag your favorite breakfast place in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Hurricane Betty’s settles unpaid wages lawsuit brought by exotic dancers
-Worcester police warn of scammers pretending to be National Grid reps
-Shrewsbury’s Rainbow Motel demolished
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Composting 8-2:30
-Tribute to Holden woman who touched countless lives as a career substance abuse counselor
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Van crashes into building in Leominster
-TODAY! Kidventure Day Saturday in Millbury
-Scarecrows to return to Shrewsbury Common
-Rufus Putnam Building 200th anniversary celebration September 30th
-Congregational Church of Grafton Harvest Fair and Apple Pie Social next Sunday
-Worcester, Framingham plaza owner to acquire Northborough Crossing owner for $2 billion
-Pet's medical issues spark business venture in Princeton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Funky Fungus Day, Shawna Shea Film Festival...
-Radio Worcester (11:35): Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to Worcester
-Tickets for Trans-Siberian Orchestra on sale now
-100FM The Pike (8:59): Actor/comedian Michael Rappaport throws a few jabs at New England fans
-Worcester Walks: Wachusett Reservoir views at Sawyer Bluff in Boylston
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who spent her career teaching and retired at age 73
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Toronto, 3-0
-Spence provides spark for Holy Cross football with confidence, consistency
-Related: Holy Cross-Yale notes
-Holy Cross announces 2023-24 men’s basketball schedule
-WooSox beat Mets, 5-3
-St. Johns and Shrewsbury score big wins in week 2
-Uxbridge, Doherty and South highlight an action-packed week 2
-Millbury, Bay Path football teams move to 2-0 in week 2 action
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: U.S. incomes fall for third straight year as inflation outpaces worker raises
-Rise in poverty rate shows impact of eliminating pandemic-era assistance programs
-Tragic: 14-year-old boy has hands, legs amputated after flu-like symptoms turn deadly
>NEW ENGLAND: Thousands without power as Lee sideswipes Mass. coastline
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:34) — Humanizing "the spectrum of sexuality"
-Worcester State professor receives Fulbright Specialist Award to study air pollution in Nepal
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to see the best fall foliage in New England
>BUSINESS: 10 things I know about ... Building a personal brand for business success
-Barstool Sports "laundered" copyrighted content with 40 burner accounts: Daily Beast
>HEALTH: Depression may be direct cause of type 2 diabetes: "hugely important study"
-Radio Worcester (25:35): Notre Dame Hospice’s Home Division brings palliative care and hospice services to the community
>FOOD: This popular Dunkin’ drink has the same amount of sugar as 14 donuts
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 3rd to 9th
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Barbie" and more
>CELEBRITY: Ed Sheeran crashes Vegas wedding, serenades bride and groom with new "magical" single
>ANIMALS: Tiny baby goat snuggles on sofa with her dog siblings (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 16th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog returns to family after going missing for 12 years
-Meanwhile, Florida man arrested after burning car belonging to girlfriend who is also his cousin
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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