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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Actor/comedian Lenny Clarke
In The News
+6:00: Funnyman Lenny Clarke talks about comedy benefit for family of Manny Familia (12:19)
+6:00: Worcester police seek help in investigation
+6:00: Worcester man who shot fleeing robbery victim in back gets 6 to 8 years in state prison
+6:00: Bravehearts and Mass. Pirates team up for Worcester Sports Saturday
+6:00: Aspire Academy targets Worcester middle-schoolers for summer programs
+6:00: The Great WoMag Disco Challenge!
+6:00: Movie planned for release on Netflix being filmed in Uxbridge
+11:45: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Thursday
+11:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 8
+11:30: Five Things to Do: Marshall Tucker Band, Samuel Beckett and more ...
-Worcester felon charged with cold-blooded Malden murder
-Suspended sentence in fatal Auburn warehouse shooting
-Film crews preparing for production of Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell movie "Spirited" in Worcester
-Crompton Park Pool reopens Thursday, Bell Pond Beach closed
-Striking nurses, hospital scheduled to resume negotiations
-Fly from Worcester to Boise, Idaho, on JetBlue this summer
-Community fridge back standing in downtown Worcester
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (10:54): Violence, police and Green Corps
-Head Start Preschool and kindergarten applications are being accepted in Worcester
-Last Call with Debbie Cottam, owner of Shrewsbury Country Shoppe
-Comedy Show at Polar Park will benefit family of fallen Worcester officer
-Breaking crews bring community to hip-hop
-Reminder: No delay to the collection of trash & recycling in the City of Worcester
-ICYMI: 2 kids arrested, gun recovered after shots fired from Jeep, mopeds on Vernon Hill
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news, including why Fairway Beef closed
-NEW Episode: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (27:12): Yellowstone Bourbon Barrel Pick
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Fire Department holds annual recognition ceremony
-Tech VP scoops up rental properties in Douglas, Northbridge, Uxbridge for $2.8 million
-BVT honored as Project Lead the Way Distinguished School
-Posters tell the message of "Black Leaders" in Gardner exhibit
-Bravehearts split doubleheader. Next game noon Saturday. Buy tickets
-NESN to broadcast Bravehearts game on Saturday
-New contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales. Winner drawn July 9th
-At the office: Four-day work week is "overwhelming success" in Iceland
-Patio furniture shortage paints picture of U.S. economy
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-New England: Mass. House of Representatives rejects new transparency rules
-Tragic: Boy, 6, drowns while on family vacation in Florida
-Animals: Adoption option: Meet Corrie
-History: The old Worcester Public Library
-Homes: Mass. cities ranked among the worst in the country for first-time homeowners
-TV/Streaming: Celebs ride the "Shark Week" craze on Discovery
-Shopping: 15 of the best finds from the Macy's Black Friday in July sale
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Attleboro soldier returns home to find dog he fell in love with in Afghanistan
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch as a bear takes a dip in kiddie pool behind home
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: 5 undervaccinated clusters put the entire United States at risk, analysis shows
+11:30: UMass Medical School cardiology experts report link between mild heart problem, vaccine
+11:30: Do fully-vaccinated people need to be more cautious about Delta variant? (2:59)
+11:30: Global coronavirus death toll reaches 4 million
-Worcester County vaccine rate: How many people are vaccinated?
-UMass Medical School studying COVID-19 anti-hospitalization treatments
-ICYMI: Delta variant now makes up more than half of cases in U.S.
-Massachusetts reports 61 new cases, 3 additional deaths
-Why is the Delta variant spreading so fast?
-U.S. alcohol consumption rose dramatically during lockdowns
-A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in U.S.
-Register for giveaway open now. Register at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
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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