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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Protests, local and national, take center stage
+6:15: Feds charge Worcester man, 18, for possession of Molotov cocktail
+6:15: Worcester councilors call out Clark University action against Worcester PD as publicity stunt
+6:15: WPD Chief Sargent on Clark University President: 'To act or make statements without facts is irresponsible and incendiary'
+6:15: Call to speak up & unite from Holy Cross student athletes (4:52)
-Video from Monday night: Worcester officers clash with police brutality protesters
-19 arrested during Monday's chaotic disturbance in Worcester
-Clark University suspending Worcester police details, condemns officers’ actions after 4 students were arrested during Monday night's unrest
-City Manager responds to criticism of police
-About $10,000 worth of clothing, sneakers stolen on Monday from EbLens in Worcester by looters
-Worcester businesses pick up pieces following disruptive Monday night
-Janice Harvey: Deja vu, all over again
-Widow Of Rutland Detective killed by coronavirus reflects on recent protests (2:02)
-Protester, Boston cop shake hands during demonstration (1:43)
-Thousands protest peacefully in Boston (10 photos)
In Other News
+6:15: Former Auburn foster mom indicted over toddler's 2015 death
+6:15: Shrewsbury man faces manslaughter charges in 2019 assault
+6:15: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:45): Protests, Police, Clark and COVID
-5:35: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+8:30: Here are 5 things you need to know today in Worcester
-9 people displaced after heavy fire in Worcester home
-Closed since March 17, Shrewsbury Street restaurant set to reopen on Friday
-Worcester to ‘streamline’ licenses for reopening restaurants, expanding outdoor seating
-Second 'Worcester Take Out Day' proposed for June 16
-ICYMI: Genius idea as Peppercorn's holds innovative social distancing Parking Lot Party (10 photos)
-Worcester Public Schools Office of English Learners to hold Virtual Open House
-South High Community School Graduation 2020 (1:42:05)
-ICYMI: Worcester hair salon to close at end of June, says staying open not sustainable
-Report: Worcester’s ‘resilient’ labor force ranks 7th in country
-Business confidence edges up in Mass.
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,300 get you
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): George's Coney Island spreading smiles with new bandanas
-Meanwhile, in Marlborough: Police looking to ID ‘Lone Streaker’ who ran naked through parking lot
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Mechanics Hall faces challenges in wake of pandemic
+6:15: Central Mass. Jazz Fest is postponed
+6:15: More than 78K people have recovered from COVID-19 in Mass.
-14 new cases in Worcester, 4,215 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 228 (+4); Leicester, 138 (0); Grafton, 87 (+1); Holden, 83. Press conference video (33:45)
-UMass Memorial expanding criteria for coronavirus drug
-QCC to keep classes online in the fall
-Worcester nursing home touts transparency as key to maintaining trust in era of COVID-19
-Childcare facilities and summer camps could reopen as soon as Monday
-COVID-19 related surcharges are popping up on bills at many reopened businesses across Mass.
-Many U.S. adults expect to live drastically different lives after pandemic
-Coronavirus will drain trillions from U.S. economy by 2030
-At the office: How to stay healthy when you eventually return to office
-Hit the road! RV sales see boost amid search for different vacation possibilities
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
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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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