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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Henri set to give us another round of heavy rain
+5:30: Worcester baby kidnapping suspects held without bail
+5:30: Runaway stretcher in Worcester
+5:30: Road closings for movie production starting on Wednesday in Worcester
+5:30: Worcester Diocese says enrollment is up in most schools
+5:30: 3 EF0 tornadoes in Massachusetts today
+5:30: Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold, snowy winter for New England with "whopper" of a storm
+Noon: Radio Worcester (5:59): Worcester DPW Commissioner Jay Fink talks Hurricane Henri
+Noon: Worcester’s Abby Kelley Foster Charter School postponed first day of school after "major flooding"
+Noon: Southbridge cancels first day of school because of Henri concerns
+Noon: New location for tonight's Worcester American Rescue Plan Act community input meeting
-Trees crash onto homes in Oxford, Auburn during Henri (2:20)
-Cleanup of downed trees underway in Central Massachusetts (1:45)
-Crews work to clean up trees, restore power in Dudley (2:05)
-Tree falls on West Boylston home; no one injured
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:42)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 23rd
-Dropkick Murphys bring new songs and an old-school feel to Worcester
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Jacklights impress with wistful retro rocker, "Beach"
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of August 23rd
-Worcester tunnel closed Monday and Tuesday
-ICYMI: 2 arrested for kidnapping of 4-day-old baby in Worcester (:33)
-Related: "Gut-wrenching" day for a Worcester mother
-Worcester Public Schools is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten
-POW WOW Worcester 2021 allows artists to realize dreams while paying it forward to youth in city
-Canal District eatery celebrates first anniversary
-It's easy for police to seize money. Worcester's District Attorney makes it hard for people to get their money back
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-NEW EPISODE: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Captain Ron's food truck drops anchor at the West Boylston triangle
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates finish regular season with 55-19 rout
-Holy Cross football uses monitors to optimize performance, planning
-Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Business: Businesses around Worcester colleges eager to see students return
-At the office: I was laid off — can I see who else got canned at my company?
-Colleges: 3 Holy Cross faculty appointed to endowed professorships
-National: No containment, new threats from Northern California fire
-Tragic: At least 22 killed, including twins swept out of father's arms, after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
-New England: Man charged with killing 2 people inside N.H. hotel (:18)
-Health: What shoes does a podiatrist give his kids (2:35)
-Food: Domino’s is giving away $50 million of free food to take on DoorDash
-Animals: Dog's honest adoption post helps him find home (3:12)
-Shopping: Amazon helped crush department stores. Now it reportedly wants to be one
-Homes: 5 new Worcester properties for sale
-History: Court Hill in Worcester, 1851
-Celebrity: Don Everly of early rock ‘n' roll Everly Brothers dies at 84
-TV/Streaming: "Schitt’s Creek" Farewell Tour canceled over COVID-19 mandates
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII veteran taken on "dream flight"
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, elephant rams through kitchen wall to swipe family’s food (:46)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Worcester County cases increased by 929 this week
+5:30: Cases, deaths projected to rise in Massachusetts, new modeling says
+5:30: Health officials warn people not to take a drug meant for livestock to ward off or treat COVID-19
+Noon: FDA grants full approval to Pfizer shot, clearing path to more vaccine mandates
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:46): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, vaccinations and breakthrough cases
-Answers to frequently asked questions about vaccine booster shots
-UMass Medical School students team up to teach new class to give shots
-ICYMI: Dr. Robert Finberg, a professor at UMass School of Medicine, talks about boosters, fall outlook (3:12)
-Clark University's "COVID Posse" eyes intersection of pandemic and race
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Fully vaccinated couple from Ashburnham tests positive days before celebration (2:27)
-Health officials urge you get tested
-At least 5 South Florida officers died from COVID-19 over the course of one week
-Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment
-Full FDA approval for Pfizer vaccine will likely drive up vaccination rates
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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