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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:15: Cam Newton leads Patriots to win to start 2020 season
+6:15: Worcester Public Library, schools offering free online tutoring for students
+6:15: 39% of students attending Mass. four year college food insecure, survey says
-Line wraps around downtown Worcester corner for opening of Glazy Susan, Reign Cafe
-Sunday brunch returns to one of Worcester's favorite restaurants
-Worcester man injured in N.H. when UTV slams into bridge abutment
-Here are 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-'Miracle boy' in Worcester living inspiration on overcoming medical challenges
-After months of planning, public schools set for start of new year
-Bill Shaner: All hail the Wheelie Kids; a new documentary gets the story of 508 Bike Life right, finally
-Construction work in Kelley Square this week
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Sunday by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough bakery pays it forward in free pastries, breads to families in need
-ICYMI: Disbarred Clinton lawyer refusing to leave rented condo in Rhode Island
-Confused with your Medicare options? Help to Retire can help you! (1:07)
-Where are they now: Burncoat great Michael Bradley, family enjoy the 'pure life'
-Worcester Red Sox reveal mascot 'Smiley', a yellow smiley face pin
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Food: Patriots fans can score $1 coffees at Dunkin’ all season long
-TV/Streaming: 'Mulan' leads to 68% jump in Disney Plus app downloads
-Video: Worcester Bad Drivers, Crashes, Brake Check, Hit and Run (3:31) -- Warning: language
-National: Two Los Angeles officers cling to life after ambush shooting in Compton
-Oregon boy dies from wildfire while trying to save grandmother
-Homes: 5 open houses for you in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. electrician repairs woman's entire home for free (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Australia, koala bear climbs into guy's car, won't leave (3:10)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Massachusetts reports 267 new cases, 14 additional deaths
-UMass gets grant to create roadmap for trials in nursing homes
-Local priests are seeking help during the pandemic – from those who’ve gone before us
-Local worshippers slow to attend public services during pandemic
-ICYMI: 140 new cases in Worcester since last week, third straight week with increase in new positive cases
-Grafton Congregational Church adapts Apple Pie Social for the age of COVID-19
-Massachusetts reports 435 new cases, 16 additional deaths
-Massachusetts brings back travel restrictions for Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware
-Oxford and AstraZeneca resume vaccine trial
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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