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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 (: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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