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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 (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
-The 10 richest states in America
-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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