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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 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
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-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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