Cicada Killer Wasps Come To MetroWest: Patch PM

WELLESLEY, MA — It's July 17, we hope you're enjoying your Friday and ready for a warm weekend, temperatures are set to reach the 90s on Saturday and Sunday, leading to a hot week. Here's what Patch has been covering between MetroWest and Worcester and across Massachusetts today.

Cicada Killer Wasps have made themselves comfortable in Wellesley, nesting right outside the Department of Public Works headquarters. No need to panic, the wasps aren't looking for humans — cicadas are their meal of choice.

Around MetroWest

State Police Cruiser Crashes On Mass Pike In Framingham

A State Trooper was injured in a crash on the turnpike during Friday's rush hour. The trooper was taken to the hospital as well as another driver involved.

Photos: Natick Love 01760 Art Installation Opens

It's all love in Natick as the newest art installation in town placed over 1,000 hand-crafted hearts on the MBTA pedestrian bridge downtown.

Around Worcester County

Child Injured During Shooting In Worcester: Police

A 3-year-old girl in Worcester was recovering on Friday after suffering minor injuries Thursday night when someone opened fire near a car she was riding in. This is the third shooting in the city the past two weeks.

Westborough Selectmen Approve Calls For Anti-Racism Training

The Westborough Board of Selectmen called for several measures to end systemic racism and vowed to take action to address racism and continue the conversation about race in the nation.