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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Who will get long COVID? Study may offer clues
+Noon: Health officials monitoring new "stealth Omicron" subvariant
-Worcester City Council kills petition to implement "vaccine passport" system
-Radio Worcester (16:00): City Manager Ed Augustus on vaccine mandates, Polar Park and rats
-Free testing 9-noon and vaccinations/boosters 11-7 today in Worcester. This week's testing schedule, vax/booster schedule
-Downtown Worcester site seeing a significant drop in testing numbers
-UMass Memorial doctor: No clear evidence 4th shot is beneficial
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (9:41): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of Omicron
-New cases in Mass. now averaging about 44% less than 2 weeks ago
-46,092 new breakthrough cases in Mass., reflecting slowing case rate
-Mass. doctor on whether worst of surge is over?
-Worcester State professor co-authors study finding mask mandates reduce deaths
-Booster drive is faltering in the U.S., worrying health experts
-Study: No link between vaccines, fertility
-Doctors explain how COVID moves to the next phase
-Celebrity: Cheryl Hines blasts husband RFK Jr.'s vaccine mandate comments
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
+Mental Health Researchers (multiple)
+Director of Food and Beverage at DCU Center
+Catering and Sales Manager at DCU Center
+Housekeeper/Custodian at DCU Center
+Pest Control Technician in Worcester
-Grants Manager at Quinsigamond CC
-Marketing Consultant in Worcester
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In The News
-Latest weather: Cold and windy today in Worcester, likelihood of monster storm Saturday increasing
+6:00: Worcester eviction moratorium standoff: Councilor says crisis deserves deeper conversation
+6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:37): Sen. Chandler, vaccine passports, gas stations, COVID and Polar Park
+6:00: Belsito’s wins Worcester cookoff for Best Italian Sub
+6:00: 3 open houses in Worcester
+6:00: John Krasinski will direct Steve Carell in upcoming movie "If"
+Noon: State Senator Harriette Chandler announces retirement
+Noon: ACT NOW: Fly From Worcester To Ft. Lauderdale For $65 on JetBlue
+Noon: Will Saturday's storm be a blizzard? Here's the specific criteria to be considered one (2:16)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 26th
+Noon: Screen Time: Movin' on up — Zara Cully's journey from Worcester to TV's Mother Jefferson
+Noon: Worcester rocker Penelope Alizarin Conley, who performs as Stems, releases new album
+Noon: Bad Advice: Getting soaked by the landlord
-WPI investigating 7th student death in 6 months after student found dead in off-campus apartment
-2 arrested in Canal District carjacking
-Overnight shooting off lower Lincoln Street leaves victim seriously injured
-Worcester Vice Squad warrant search yields crack, heroin, shotgun shells
-Can you help Worcester police ID man wanted in connection to break-in?
-Actress Alicia Witt posts poignant tribute to her parents after their deaths in Worcester
-Janice Harvey: Remembering when The Galleria at Worcester center was "a great place to be"
-Shrewsbury restaurant begins pitching franchise opportunities for individuals looking for new careers
-Table Hoppin': Executive chef embraces Salem Cross Inn's mission
-Restaurant owners hit hard by pandemic push for money to keep businesses afloat
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives
-Greendale's Boski’s Market filled with goodies, neighborhood spirit
-Doherty High class of 1972 seeks alums for 50th reunion
-Sex trafficking survivor presented with Key to City of Worcester
-Here's what's happening in Worcester during Black History Month
-Sen. Harriette Chandler of Worcester to hold press conference on her future
-Here's your chance to serve. Open positions on Worcester boards and commissions
-A Worcester gas station ban wouldn't be the first in the U.S.
-Worcesteria: How does the Duende Project connect to "The Suicide Squad"?
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who sewed dresses, learned to drive at age 57 and pushed her lawnmower well past 80
-ICYMI: Bomb threat at Lincoln Plaza Target forces evacuation, search
-Report of gun being drawn in Canal District leads to weapons arrest
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police arrest man for selling prescription meds
-Millbury ice fishing derby postponed until February 12th
-Grafton Flea Market sells for $1.1 million
-Nomination papers for Grafton Town Election available January 31st
-Sutton 4-H Club offers a chance to see which cow will give birth first
-Sports: David Ortiz elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
-Worcester Bravehearts looking for host families for this season
-Mac Jones, Christian Barmore named to All-Rookie Team
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics win 128-75 laugher over Kings
-Cars: This is the best month to buy at car at Bertera Nissan (5:21)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: IRS urges parents to keep Letter 6419 in order to file taxes in 2022
-2nd NYPD officer dies, days after Harlem shooting
-Tragic: Woman dies after being found outside of assisted living facility
-New England: Cape Cod, Mass. summer vacation rental market is red hot
-State will not try to force repayment of unemployment benefits
-Business: Area company faces DOJ investigation
-U.S. warns that chip shortage could shut down factories
-History: A look inside the historic John T. Cahill House at 42 Green St. in Worcester (22 photos)
-Homes: Worcester area real estate roundup
-TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in February
-New on DVD: Small town turned upside down in "American Rust"
-Food: Here’s how Chipotle’s famous guacamole is really made
-Animals: Worcester area adoptable pets
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): University president surprises Broadway actress with her diploma
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman finds $3 million lottery prize in her spam folder
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
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-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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