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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Worcester Public Schools cancels winter sports season amid pandemic
+12:15: Worcester City Hall, municipal buildings closed to the public Dec. 24-Jan. 11
+12:15: 'Too little too late,' Mass. doctor says of state's new restrictions
+12:15: Pfizer to supply U.S. with additional 100 million doses of vaccine
+12:15: Flu vaccine requirement for Massachusetts school students extended
-Boston Globe -- On the front lines: battling the second surge in UMass Memorial’s 7ICU
-Radio Worcester (6:45): City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19 & reflects on 2020
-State orders most businesses to reduce capacity to 25%
-Mass. hospitals must postpone nonessential elective procedures, officials say
-QCC’s practical nursing students help administer vaccines
-335 new cases, 5 deaths reported in Worcester County on Monday
-Holiday schedule for free testing in Worcester
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Winnebago CEO expects pent-up demand to propel boom in RV sales in 2021
-Millions of packages sent through Post Office may not arrive as thousands isolate during pandemic
-Workers overpaid in pandemic unemployment may no longer have to return the money
-Mass. health officials announce 3,293 new cases, 43 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 5.9 percent
-Public school enrollment dips as coronavirus disrupts education
-Americans' readiness to receive vaccine jumps: poll
-Dr. Fauci says new strain from U.K. is likely in U.S.
In The News
-Latest weather: Pick of the week
+6:15: Man says he was jumped, leading to double shooting in Worcester, prosecutors said
+6:15: Worcester man faces federal cocaine and firearms charges
+6:15: Holiday wishing tree decorating unites a Worcester neighborhood
+12:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 23
+12:15: Holy Cross Athletics Christmas video (2:32)
-Grieving family offers $5,000 reward for information about crash that killed Worcester man (1:50)
-Worcester couple charged after child, 8, inhales heroin smoke
-Shrewsbury firefighter resigns after group claims he tried to solicit person posing as underage girl
-2 charged in connection with Worcester man's fraud case
-11 great places to grab last-minute gifts in Worcester
-Make time to try Glazy Susan’s Pon de Ring donut in 2021
-Worcester councilors concerned about Hillside Beach removal
-7 Worcester area collaborative workspaces awarded grants
-Janice Harvey: Class dismissed — Saying goodbye to 30 years of teaching
-'SeltzerTime' podcast celebrates 100 episodes of Worcester love
-ICYMI: Worcester man who left Blarney Stone before fatal crash arraigned on manslughter charge
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling firefighters neutralize nitric acid spill inside tractor trailer
-Shrewsbury and Grafton Girl Scouts deliver sweet treats to veterans and active-duty soldiers
-Leicester Police Logs Dec. 10-16
-Dunkin’ offering triple perks rewards to celebrate start of Celtics season
-Knowing the Difference: Therapist vs. Life Coach
-Iconic chain Legal Sea Foods sold
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-Food: From InCity Times -- New recipe from Chef Joey
-TV/Streaming: Disney+ Christmas movies, specials and episodes available
-Shopping: Stores see growing crowds ahead of Christmas (1:12)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman in Kansas who walked 6 miles to work receives a free van from deputies
-Popping up like Dunkins: Mysterious monolith found atop small Vermont mountain
-Meanwhile, in California, alleged drunk driver bites police K-9, barks at police
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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