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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+11:00: Worcester Public Schools not seeing big increase in vaccine exemptions to flu shot mandate
-Worcester field hospital to reopen at DCU Center after spike in cases (1:30)
-Here's how DCU Center is being turned back into a field hospital (1:35)
-Saint John's to go full remote learning for one week after Thanksgiving break
-Union Cafe latest Worcester business victim of COVID-19
-Gov. Baker on rising cases: 'People need to change their behavior' (3:30)
-Fitchburg State to close dorms, move classes online
-WPI developing safe COVID-19 detection robotic ultrasound
-State college athletic conference cancels winter season
-WCCA-TV 'Health Matters' (28:22): Vaccine trial. Guests: Dr. Matilde Castiel, Dr. Robert Finberg
-ICYMI: 300th Worcester resident dies as weekly new case number climbs over 500
-Massachusetts reports 2,674 new cases, 23 additional deaths (:13)
-Mass. researchers work to unlock mystery of immunity
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Nurse in Mexico sends loving message to his family hours before losing his life
In The News
+11:00: Brunch and live music Saturdays and Sundays at Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
+11:00: 2 women wanted for questioning in Sturbridge shoplifting
+11:00: Marlborough native among 5 Americans killed in Egypt
+11:00: Recall issued for popular macaroni and cheese product
-Worcester honors fallen firefighter Lt. Jason Menard (2:11)
-ICYMI:The making of the Lt. Menard fire hydrant tribute lamp (5:04)
-Daughter of fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy to receive father's pension
-Worcester stabbing suspect indicted on second-degree murder charge
-Honduran citizen wanted for child rape in Worcester detained, awaiting criminal proceedings in Texas
-Permit pulled to demolish facade of Midtown Mall in Worcester
-Here are 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Molly Bish's sister writes bill to let investigators use familial DNA to help solve cases
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sewage illegally dumped into Millbury sewer system
-24-year-old Southbridge man arrested for 2 break-ins
-Investigation underway after woman reports assault in Gardner
-Fallon continues strong performance with $25M net income in quarter
-UMass Medical School hires diversity and inclusion head
-'Sader Stories: Holy Cross Women's and Men's Ice Hockey preview (40:02)
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Shopping: Walmart+ vs. Amazon Prime — Which offers more value?
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Homes: 5 Worcester open houses to stop by
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida couple tracks down WWII vet's family to return keepsakes
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, deer crashes through window into classroom
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
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-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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