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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+Noon: Councilor concerned Unum is not in compliance with TIF agreement with Worcester
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:52): City Manager Ed Augustus on BLM mural, police body cams, WPS & Spectrum, Columbus and rooftop Bar
+Noon: Michigan judge denies release of teen who was jailed after not doing homework
+8:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 21
+8:00: Mount Carmel group leader wants local Italian Americans to have a say on Columbus statue, holiday
-Worcester lounge robbed of liquor, police say
-WPI student charged with trying to use hidden camera in dorm room
-Southbridge Police pursue suspect into Quinebaug River
-Fitchburg man gets 5th OUI after Cape Cod chase, crash
-Worcester looks to tame 'nips' problem, but not ban them
-WATCH: New video shows designs for Crompton skatepark
-WPI gets $2.4M to develop low-cost/fast-charge batteries for electric vehicles
-Ch. 7 helps graduate of Worcester college solve diploma dilemma
-UMass pairs tuition freeze with layoffs, spending cuts
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 13
-You can now book JetBlue flights through April 2021
-ICYMI: Worcester's newest eatery will open Wednesday in Canal District
-Now you can get cocktails to go from your favorite restaurant (:16)
-'Anastasia' joins Hanover Theatre Broadway Series
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police promote Anderson to chief
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Bravehearts: A snapshot of Jack Steele's 2019 season
-Behind the Bravehearts, Episode 6 (36:03): 'Mr. Home Run Derby' Ben Rice
-New England: 14-year-old Rhode Island girl facing murder charge
-Health: 21 ways to reduce your Alzheimer’s risk, backed by research
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): The 5 newest home listings in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Charlton Sewing Center's mask effort turns to schools
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, naked man says he did mushrooms, played video games with Jesus
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: California went from bending the curve to a major surge. What happened?
-Worcester Schools Reopening
*T&G coverage, MassLive coverage, Spectrum News 1 coverage
*Ch. 5 (2:15), Ch. 7 coverage, Ch. 10 coverage, Ch. 25 coverage
-Three Worcester Schools things this week, by Tracy Novick, Worcester School Committee (2:01)
-Radio Worcester (11:52): Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID-19 and extreme heat
-Massachusetts reports 174 new cases, 1 death
-This is the last week of $600 unemployment benefits
-Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh will not play in 2020
-U.K. vaccine prompts immune response in early test
-Tragic: A Florida mother lost a son to COVID-19. Days later, her daughter also died of it
-As cases soar in southern states, New England prepares for second wave
-How to get out of town while social distancing: 'Chronicle' visits Fuller RV in Boylston and speaks with Sheri Fuller (5:54)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
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>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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