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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 (: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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