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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Severe storms possible Thursday night into Friday morning
+6:30: Worcester ranked the 3rd safest city to live in the U.S.
+6:30: Court records: Holy Cross denies ex-professor fired unfairly over sexual misconduct allegations
+6:30: Worcester officer gives thanks to 93-year-old who knitted winter hats for officers and the needy
+6:30: Artist Spotlight: Lynn Nafey
+12:30: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thirsty Thursday
+12:30: Five Things to Do: Marty Stuart, comedian Anthony Amorello, Ralph's Rock Diner and more...
+12:30: StartUp Worcester announces new cohort of 12 companies
+12:30: Mental health since 1988: Genesis Club members "virtual clubhouse" has proved a lifeline
-Another attack on teen lifeguards in Worcester leaves man arrested, teens uninjured
-Grand opening today at former Maxwell’s Silverman’s
-Friends, family rally around local barber injured in motorcycle crash
-Benefit comedy show raises around $65,000 for Familia family
-St. Vincent Hospital will scale back services because of nurses strike (1:25)
-Bill Shaner: Tenet’s service cuts at St. V’s show signs of company's weakness
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 29
-Central Mass. agencies seeing increase in help calls for domestic violence
-Inmate visits at Worcester County Jail suspended after wind tears building roof (1:52)
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Less money on groceries = more for your family. Get fresh food for a fraction of the cost, and spend your savings on stuff the kids will love
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits offers Rebel Bourbon from its single-barrel program
-MetroWest Drug Task Force arrests Worcester man
-Vacancy on Worcester Public Library Board of Directors
-Last Call with Eric Nichols, exhibition producer for Exposure 2021
-"Voice" finalist Billy Gilman will headline Pet Rock Fest
-Jazzed Up has your cool first week of August
-ICYMI: "It smelled a little funky": Smoke from western wildfires travels to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Death of Sutton man crushed by glass plates in Milford is ruled an accident
-Millbury Council on Aging director on paid leave pending results of investigation
-Eagle Lake in Holden is closed because of high bacteria levels
-Northborough teen awarded scholarship from Alzheimer's Foundation of America
-Bravehearts win pitching duel. 4-game homestand starts tonight. Buy tickets
-Charlie Coyle to headline Bravehearts' Hockey Night on Friday
-Former St. Paul ace Luke Delongchamp prepares for college with Bravehearts
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox fall, 5-1, in series opener
-Holy Cross football knows Patriot League 3-peat won't come easily
-QCC’s Respiratory Care Program receives credentialing success award
-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
-Walmart will cover 100% of college tuition for its workers
-Worcester sprinkler company expanding with 21,000 square foot warehouse
-Homes: Virtual open house in Worcester (18:12)
-Tragic: Toddler dies after falling from father’s arms while on escalator in Colorado
-Animals: Puppies get second chance at life (1:39)
-TV/Streaming: PBS ending children's show "Arthur" after 25 seasons
-Some McCormick spices recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
-Celebrity: ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
-Actor Bob Odenkirk ("Better call Saul") stable after "heart related incident"
-History: Worcester in 1938
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero granny catches baby who fell 15 feet from window in Russia
-Meanwhile, in Washington state, man in dress steals school bus, drives front-end loader into wife's home
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Worcester County vaccination rate: How many people are vaccinated?
+6:30: Beware of Vaxmillions scams, police warn
+6:30: Current rate of hospitalizations is about 3 times higher in states that have vaccinated less than half of their residents
-UMass Memorial creating all-COVID unit, as Delta variant drives rise in cases
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Worcester Superintendent weighs in on masks in schools
-The science didn’t change, the virus did, Dr. Fauci says as CDC updates mask guidance
-CDC director explains agency's new mask guidance (1:49)
-"Hard to believe": Hardwick health agent unable to convince residents to get vaccinated (2:01)
-ICYMI: "The surge seems to be happening": COVID-19 hospitalizations spike in Worcester (2:33)
-Mass. confirms 598 new cases, 6 more deaths
-Are COVID tests accurate for variants?
-Baker administration plans to make decision on mask guidance later this week (1:49)
-Pfizer data suggests third dose of vaccine "strongly" boosts protection against Delta variant
-Large study finds COVID-19 is linked to a substantial deficit in intelligence
-Register by Thursday for the last 4 $1 million giveaways. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
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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