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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
All-in-one fun fix: Apex Entertainment Marlborough packs 30 lanes of candlepin or ten-pin, electric go-karts, two-floor laser tag, blacklight mini golf, and an arcade mixing VR with classics, plus a full restaurant and bar.
Hair that behaves: Ammos Beauty is that Shrewsbury spot folks call when they need a quick style-out before dinner, a blowout that lasts, or a cut without the drama.
Neighborhood go-to vibes: The Cellar Bar & Grille keeps things easy with a crowd-pleasing menu, solid drinks, and a friendly room that works for weeknights or catching up with the crew.
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The five stories Worcester readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
A tour led by Preservation Worcester, a nonprofit advocating for the protection of Worcester's historic sites, led by Patrick Maloney, executive director of Preservation Worcester and Theresa McBride, retired European history professor of College of the Holy Cross.
Full story at worcestermag.com ↗
Worcester officials closed parks and recreational areas surrounding Coes Pond as the search for Karen Solomon continues, three days after her husband, Kurt Solomon, was found dead at their home.
Full story at theworcesterguardian.org ↗
Police are still searching for Karen Solomon, wife of Officer Kurt Solomon, who was found dead at their home on Tuesday.
Full story at masslive.com ↗
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) may conduct limited pesticide spraying in Worcester on September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, depending on weather, mosquito populations and virus activity.
Full story at patch.com ↗
Inmates who were charged in a $6 million prisoner settlement for attacking correction officers in 2020 have received payouts from the settlement.
Full story at bostonherald.com ↗
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