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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:21). High of 36 today in Worcester

  -Remembering the start of 2015's Winter Blitz

  -2015's snow blitz; Could it happen again? (3:17)

  -Worcester winter weather records
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  -Ceremony celebrates opening of consulate of Ghana in Worcester

  -Introducing the Museum of Worcester, 150 years in the making

  -Related: Radio Worcester (23:04): Museum of Worcester unveils 150th anniversary celebration

  -Facing crumbling basements, local homeowners frustrated by no action on Beacon Hill (3:26). Article

  -Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce marks 150 years

  -Worcester expands public trash bins in new clean streets initiative

  -New Tesla charging location in Worcester

  -Worcester police welcome 3 new officers

  -Radio Worcester (24:19): State Sen. Michael Moore on school bus safety, homelessness crisis and legislative transparency

  -A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Council controversy, political underpinnings and Worcester’s future

  >FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation

  >DINING OUT: Restaurant announces opening date for new Shrewsbury Street location

  -ICYMI: Police investigate "barbaric" injuries to local hawk (2:09). Article

  -Worcester paid more than $250,000 to lawyer who slammed D.O.J. police report

  -Worcester bishop releases statement on immigration enforcement

  -Worcester Dual Language Magnet School to open bilingual library

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Help at H.O.M.E. receives generous anonymous donation

  -Holden update from Town Administrator Peter Lukes (8:00)

  -Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fight in Millbury to appeal Rice Pond Village 40B project approval

  -Man punches through window of Leominster home, attacks occupants over unpaid debt

  -Shrewsbury police participating in nationwide “Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Initiative”

  -Haze Cannabis tentative opening in March in Grafton

  -Grafton cable committee name change in the offing

  -Rutland calls special town meeting February 6th

  -Seasonably cold, but bird species shifting
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday

  >SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Wrestling at Electric Haze, blues at WCUW and more ...

  -Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band discusses her artist residency at Holy Cross (1:30)

  -Yetis return to Tower Hill

  -Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Van Gogh The Immersive Experience

  >OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council has become "The Gong Show"

  -Jennifer Julien Gaskin: No Justice. No Peace

  -Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (48:49): Tasia Cerezo of Meryl's Safe Haven

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who owned Abdow's Big Boy restaurants
  
  

  >SPORTS: Mike Vrabel opens up about hiring Patriots coordinators

  -Patriots hire former Assumption star, Holy Cross coach to coach Drake Maye, Patriots quarterbacks

  -NFL Conference Championship schedule, TV and announcers

  -Celtics, beat Mavericks, 122-107, in NBA Finals rematch

  -Bruins beat Avalanche, 3-1

  -Holy Cross women's basketball makes history in win. Highlights (2:01)

  -Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola

  -Holy Cross men’s ice hockey completes sweep of Air Force

  -Holy Cross 'Sader Stories podcast (22:07): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Mandy Sifferlen

  -Railers fall to Maine, 3-1
  
  

  >CARS: Kia recall: 80,255 Niro S.U.V.s recalled for air bag, seat belt issue

  >NATIONAL: Analysis | What does the American Dream mean in 2025? (4:01)

  -World population 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024

  -Tragic: Woman freezes to death in backyard while letting dog outside

  >NEW ENGLAND: Some lawmakers want I.C.E. detainers to be honored for 36 hours (2:20)

  -Border Patrol agent killing: U.S. woman suspect, German dead ID'd

  >COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:14): Busting motivation myths

  -Lindsey Kuniewich receives Assumption's Outstanding Student in Human Services Award
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 historic U.S. hotel restaurants you should dine at

  >BUSINESS: Idea Lab hosts free open work day and open house February 6th

  -Devens C.E.O. tells World Economic Forum fusion technology will change energy as we know it

  >SHOPPING: Shopping hacks to save money at the grocery store (2:13)

  >HEALTH: How do I treat lymphedema in my legs? (1:06)

  -Central Mass. Mom's Guide to Local Gyms with Childcare in Central Mass.

  >FOOD: Popular frozen meal sold at Aldi recalled across 31 states for metal contamination
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: How "SNL" nearly got canceled in Season 11

  >MOVIES: How to watch all 10 Best Picture nominees before the Oscars

  >CELEBRITY: Sheinelle Jones’ absence from "Today" due to "serious" family matter: report

  >HISTORY: Footbridge at Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1934

  >ANIMALS: Baby cow is convinced he's a tiny puppy (1:50)

  >GOOD NEWS: Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to "share" the American dream

  -Meanwhile, in California, watch a bear take cold-weather night swim in family's pool

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