Good morning, Worcester.

Carl Kamp, longtime owner of Union Music at 142 Southbridge St., died on Aug.

12 (aged 80); he turned his family's pawn shop into a music shop where generations learned to love music and is remembered for his kindness.

Anna Maria College in Paxton will sell its nursing program assets to Worcester’s Assumption University for $990,000 after applying a $110,000 hold-back reserve, with finalization expected by Sep.

30 and objections due by noon Sep. 2.

UMass Chan Medical School is welcoming 379 new students for orientation on Friday, Aug.

21, at its Worcester campus; Chancellor David McManus (marking his first orientation in this role) will welcome the students, with joint events organized by the Office of Student Life.

Worcester beaches are closed due to high bacteria counts + cyanobacteria blooms, affecting sites like Coes Pond, Indian Lake, Shore Park and Regatta Point Beach on Lake Quinsigamond.

Testing continues and a report will be released in September with more details on water safety.

Advocates and community organizations are rallying during SNAP Week of Action from Aug.

17 to Aug. 21 to support families facing confusing eligibility rules. A vigil is set at City Hall at 5 p.m. on Aug. 20 to urge Gov. Healey to hire more staff.

Seven Central Mass apartment communities with 2,320 units have changed control due to a merger of two property investment firms that formed a new $51 billion firm+ more details on future plans are expected.

Worcester Partnership won the Kingsway Summer League title on Monday night when Matt Halloran’s final layup gave a 55-54 win at Cousy Court — Cole Binienda set up the play with seconds remaining to secure Bancroft School's narrow victory.

Holy Cross senior Carlo Crocetti embraced a full-time edge rusher role at practice on Aug.

18, following a standout season with eight sacks, and his shift comes amid significant lineup changes as transfers opened spots on the defense — his move aims to boost the Crusaders' pass-rush impact.