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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester City Councilor’s home hit with baseball, signs toppled
-Worcester developer buys East Side apartments for $6.3 million
-Months after Supreme Court ruling, "equity theft" law still on the books in Mass.
-Earlier: Little-known state law that caused a Worcester woman to lose her paid-off home
-A note left in the woods tells 2 tales of Worcester’s unhoused population
-Channel 4's I-Team (2:34): Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam for nearly 20 years
-Worcester awarded $409,000 climate resilience grant to plant 2 Miyawaki forests
-TODAY! stART on the Street closes Park Ave. on Sunday
-TODAY! Brazilian Featival on Sunday
-Getting ready for Worcester Fire Department Cook Off (10:08)
-14th annual Abby's House Hybrid 5K Run/Walk is next month
-Worcester chief equity officer search launched after several diversity officer departures
>DINING OUT: Restaurateur set to open 185 Bistro at former Mac’s Diner on Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: 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
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-“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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden adopts naming policy
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-American Legion Post 42 is having a meeting on Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Little Coffee Bean coming to Sutton
-Physik Instrumente considers moving to Centech Park North
-Rainbow Motel was the last of Shrewsbury’s cabin rentals
-"We weren't able to save everything;" cleanup continues after Leominster floods (2:11)
-Public Safety Day Tuesday in Leicester
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Poker Tournament at Stakes Sports Pub
>SHOWTIME: Search open for Worcester's next youth poet laureate
-100FM The Pike (12:18): Corey Rodrigues on the Manny 267 benefit
-Peter Gabriel plays i/o material at TD Garden in Boston: Review
-100FM The Pike (11:09): Mike Hsu talks to Veterans INC and Independence Hall about National Recovery Month
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 75 (28:17): Civil unrest in West Africa
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and local business owner who passed away on vacation in Aruba
>SPORTS: Patriots have secret weapon against Tyreek Hill
-Week 2 picks for Patriots vs. Dolphins
-No. 5/6 Crusaders roll past Yale, 49-24
-Related: Football vs. Yale sights and sounds (2:37)
-Related: Press conference (2:27)
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 4-3
-WooSox lose to Mets, 7-2
-Rapids beat Revolution, 2-1
-TODAY! Registration for St. Peter's Basketball League
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Daylight savings ends in November. Why is it still around?
-Millennials, Gen Z worried about Boomers’ impact on financial future: poll
-Tragic: Dump truck driver fatally plunges hundreds of feet into water pit on the job
>NEW ENGLAND: State's top cannabis regulator, Shannon O'Brien, suspended (:38)
>COLLEGES: Welcome to Class of 2027 — Come on in, Worcester is wicked fine
-New grant expands opportunity for Worcester State students to learn, create, and collaborate at Worcester Art Museum
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 destinations that empty out in September
>BUSINESS: It’s Google versus the U.S. in the biggest antitrust trial in decades
-The key to recruitment and retention: transparency
>HEALTH: Sitting all day can be harmful to your health
-Mass. doctor on encouraging flu shot news (2:36)
>FOOD: Dunkin’s newest pumpkin drink contains actual donuts
>HOMES: 5 newest homes for sale in and around Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Reject re-runs with 27 new and returning shows on Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video and more
>MOVIES: You can rent or buy the "Barbie" movie now on Amazon Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Russell Brand accused of raping, sexually assaulting 4 women
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 17th (1:46)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friendship leads to celebration of "Brunswick 15" who desegregated school (2:53)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear breaks into family's screen porch, drinks 3 White Claws
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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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