In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com explores five important items and stories that Worcester and Central Massachusetts residents should keep a close eye on.
These five things can cover a whole range of subjects and issues that we feel are pertinent to understanding what’s going on in the city and the cities and towns surrounding Worcester.
In today’s edition – Thursday, July 7 – pre-save Sam James’ new single “Kiss and Tell,” sign up for tonight’s Public Visioning Workshop as part of the Worcester Now | Next plan, Attorney General Maura Healey issues an advisory on crisis pregnancy centers, Abby’s House Thrift Shop has a Dollar Madness Sale and find out how to get six free cookies from Insomnia Cookies.
Pre-Save Sam James’ New Single ‘Kiss and Tell’
Worcester native and singer-songwriter Sam James is collaborating with artist Jazmin Nikole on a new single, “Kiss and Tell.”
The song is available now for pre-save on Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. To pre-save “Kiss and Tell,” click here.
Earlier this year, James released his first major label single, “Going Through It.” The song is available for download on Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. To listen to “Going Through It,” click here.
Listen to a preview of “Kiss and Tell” below:
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Join the Worcester Now | Next Public Visioning Workshop
The next Public Visioning Workshop as part of Worcester’s Now | Next Citywide Plan is a virtual meeting tonight – Thursday, July 7 – from 5:30 PM to 7 PM.
RSVP for the meeting here.
The Worcester Now | Next Citywide Plan will explore topics such as land use, housing, economic opportunity, natural and cultural resources, open space and recreation, services and facilities, and transportation and mobility.
Thanks to all who joined us at our recent in-person Visioning Workshop. If you missed it, please join us at our Virtual Visioning Workshop this Thursday, July 7.
Register ➡️ https://t.co/NbL8i9b0Kz pic.twitter.com/404fhuaGb5— City of Worcester (@TweetWorcester) July 6, 2022
Attorney General Warns About Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Attorney General Maura Healey issued a consumer advisory on Wednesday warning patients seeking reproductive health services about the limited and potentially misleading nature of the services provided by crisis pregnancy centers.
In the advisory, Healey urged patients to research before making an appointment to access abortion or reproductive healthcare, especially if they are seeking information about abortion care.
Crisis Pregnancy Centers do not provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare, rather they are organizations that seek to prevent people from accessing abortion care. If you are pregnant and looking to understand your abortion options, you should consult with a licensed reproductive healthcare provider.
The AG’s advisory offers advice for patients seeking reproductive health services, including looking at online reviews before making an appointment, asking whether the center is licensed, and looking out for warning signs. Warning signs include that the center:
- Is listed as a pregnancy resource center, pregnancy help center, pregnancy care center, or women’s resource center on websites such as: helpinyourarea.com
- Advertises free pregnancy tests, abortion counseling, pre-abortion screenings, abortion education, but do not provide abortion or help you access care elsewhere.
- Attempts to delay your appointment.
- Uses tactics to try to pressure you into continuing a pregnancy, for example, by providing baby clothes or a plastic fetus.
For help finding a licensed reproductive healthcare provider, talk to your doctor or check abortioncarenewengland.org.
Abby’s House Thrift Shop Sale
Abby’s House Thrift Shop, at 52 High Street in Worcester, is having a Dollar Madness Sale now through Saturday, July 9. Regular dresses, skirts and tops are just $1.00. Some exclusions may apply.
Abby’s House Thrift Shop is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Get Six Free Cookies from Insomnia Cookies
From now through Sunday, when you buy 12 cookies from Insomnia Cookies, you get six cookies free. The deal is available in-store, for local delivery, or pickup.
Insomnia Cookies is located at 1 Kelley Square in Worcester. Ordering online is available here.
