Good morning, Worcester.

Residents from Athol and Orange will deliver a refurbished Rescue One pumper truck to Ayutla (Jalisco) this fall under Operation Fire Taco to honor restaurant owners whose efforts revived downtown Athol; the Athol/Orange Rotary Club leads the project as firefighters and donors raise remaining funds for gear and maintenance.

BBB of Central New England CEO Lisa Swanson spoke on Radio Worcester about a study that reviewed over 100,000 complaints and found more than 90% of AI service reviews were negative.

The study urged businesses to offer real person support when needed.

The Massachusetts State Lottery held its Summer Spin & Win event yesterday at the Worcester Regional Office, 135 Gold Star Blvd, from noon to 1 p.m., offering free wheel spins and a chance to win up to $1,000; it is part of a state-wide summer promotion running until Aug.

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Worcester will launch a fall campaign to educate residents and developers on the specialized stretch code adopted in 2023, City Council voted 10-1.

City officials say the effort responds to concerns about rising housing construction costs and will be explained at upcoming committee meetings.

Scientists at UMass Chan Medical School developed a microRNA gene therapy that halted ALS progression in mice (delaying onset by 60 days and tripling survival) after a single IV injection.

The team will meet with the FDA next for further clinical evaluation.

A Connecticut-based realty company plans a 207-unit housing complex—featuring townhouses and a 57-unit apartment building—on Worcester Academy athletic fields at 232 Stafford St, with the zoning hearing set for Aug.

16. The project returns the land to the tax roll and pays a fee to the Affordable Housing Trust.

Worcester native Aaron Nkrumah is preparing for Nuggets training camp + will host a youth skills camp at South High from Aug 4-6 for kids in grades 4-10.

He played in the NBA Summer League and is now working to earn a spot with the Nuggets.

Comedy Night with Christine Hurley

Doors 6:30 PM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with top comedians Christine Hurley and James Dorsey.

Ekoh Concert

7-10 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets from $47 — Experience the electrifying live performance of hip-hop artist Ekoh.

Worcester Red Sox vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

12:05-1:05 p.m. — Polar Park — $40-$50 — Reserve your parking now for a thrilling game between rivals at Polar Park.

Summer Dance Intensive Week

Various times — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Cost information not specified — A week-long immersive program for young dancers to explore various dance styles and techniques.

Sonoma at the Beechwood: 5-Course Beer Dinner

Join Sonoma Restaurant at the Beechwood Hotel on Thursday, August 13, for an exclusive Five-Course Summer Beer Dinner featuring chef-crafted cuisine expertly paired with premium craft beers from some of New England's finest breweries. Tickets are $85 per person; reservations are required by calling 508-453-1174.

Sonoma at the Beechwood: 5-Course Beer Dinner

Join Sonoma Restaurant at the Beechwood Hotel on Thursday, August 13, for an exclusive Five-Course Summer Beer Dinner featuring chef-crafted cuisine expertly paired with premium craft beers from some of New England's finest breweries. Tickets are $85 per person; reservations are required by calling 508-453-1174.