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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:15: Radio Worcester (11:43): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of COVID-19, the vaccine and the variants
+5:15: Holy Cross men's basketball games against Army this weekend postponed
+5:15: Mass. approaching 500,000 cases
+8:30: Weather forces time change for free testing in Worcester
-Some Mass. vaccine distribution sites shift schedules because of storm
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey to pause all team activities after positive test
-Vaccine hesitancy exists, particularly among Black, Latinx communities
-ICYMI: Barstool Sports bails out four Central Mass. businesses with relief fund
-Mass. officials announce 2,546 new cases, 46 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3.6 percent
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-There will be enough vaccines for the ‘entire U.S. adult population by June,’ Johnson & Johnson board member says
-Novavax vaccine works, but less so against variants
-The U.S. is in an 'absolute race against time' with new variants, expert says
-‘Polio pioneer’ sees shades of the ’50s and ’60s in today’s pandemic
-CDC mandates masks on public transport as more states detect variants
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family, friends put on birthday parade for 103-year-old Oklahoma woman who beat COVID-19
In The News
-Latest weather: Worcester in store for 12" to 18" of snow
+5:20: 2 arrested after armed robbery at Flynn’s Truck Stop, Shrewsbury police say
+5:20: Worcester man indicted for murder in July shooting
+5:20: Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Worcester because of storm
+5:20: Papa Gino’s in Worcester celebrates Beth ‘Buffi’ Jackson for 50 years of service
+5:20: Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester – February
+5:20: 8 must-see movies coming to local theaters, streaming services in February
+5:20: Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Holden because of storm
+10:00: Millbury Fire thanks civilian heroes of Sunday's three-decker fire
+8:30: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on West Boylston Street in Worcester
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Feb. 1
+8:30: All WRTA buses running on snow routes
+8:30: School closings
+7:10: UPDATE: Worcester parking ban effective at 8 a.m. Monday
-Officials urge residents to stay home during storm
-Injured firefighter 'doing well' after three-decker fire in Millbury
-Related: Fire at three-decker on Water Street in Millbury
-Worcester restaurant voted among top 3 most romantic in state
-You can get a tree coffee at Dunkin’ every Monday in February
-Opening public bathrooms in Worcester backed by business group
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (24:02): Author Amanda Sinatra
-Worcester native Michael Orland is music director for idols and stars
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Prateek charms on 'If I Were A Dog'
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury St. restaurants tighten belt during pandemic
-Part 2: John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (12:09): Longfellow and Commodore roads
-Get ready for the perfect Super Bowl Sunday with an awesome package from Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
-Browse and buy beer, wine & liquor from home with Wachusett Wine & Spirits' online store
-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): No school Tuesday in Grafton because of snowstorm
-Meetings in Millbury this week
-New Sterling town administrator no stranger to small towns
-Women-owned law firm opens in downtown Worcester
-Traded quarterback Matthew Stafford reportedly agreed to go anywhere but to New England
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Colgate
-Gov. Baker bets on sports wagering $$$ in budget
-TV/Streaming: 'The Little Things' HBO Max, stream it or skip it?
-Homes: 5 new Worcester homes for sale
-Shopping: Get a Visa® prepaid card when you bundle eligible LG products at Better Electric
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Meanwhile, in Wenham, town issues self-defense tips for run-ins with wild turkeys
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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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