Good morning, Worcester.

Volunteer Gabrielle Darling rescued a mallard duck hen trapped at Salisbury Pond spillway in Institute Park on Wednesday, July 29 by diverting rolling water with stone blocks and wood (she has also helped free goslings and Canada geese since June 24).

Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised more than $1B in funding that brought its total capital over $4B; the company works from its Devens headquarters to support its fusion energy project and is nearing completion of its SPARC demo machine.

McGovern Auto purchased the historic Uxbridge mill, built in 1814, for $3.3M to expand its municipal vehicle division - the company will use the space to boost its service capabilities.

Nearly 100 high school students joined the Day in the Life: OB-GYN program on July 27 at UMass Memorial Medical Center — Memorial Campus, where they learned about postpartum care, labor and OB-GYN careers in interactive sessions organized by UMass Chan Medical School Collaborative in Health Equity and local partners.

WPI received $1.5 million in federal funding to upscale its system that converts PFAS into fuel — a breakthrough process explained by chemical engineering professor Michael Timko.

U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern attended the announcement and the team expects to process 100 gallons per day in two years.

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough is now in compliance with CMS pricing rules after being on a non-compliance list; a June 5 letter confirmed that the facility’s website now displays standard charges clearly.

Altitude Worcester, an 11-story, 198-unit apartment conversion at 22 Elm St., nears move-in on Sept.

1 after the former Fallon Health headquarters was redeveloped. The project includes studios, one- and two-bedroom units with a pool and rooftop deck and received $51 million in financing plus a tax exemption.

Several Central Mass. football players who began their local journeys are joining NFL training camps this week.

The athletes from Holy Cross and other local schools will join teams such as the Panthers and Buccaneers as they chase an NFL dream.

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.