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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (16:00): City Manager Ed Augustus on vaccine mandates, Polar Park and rats
-No plans to implement vaccine passport mandate in Worcester, city manager says
-Radio Worcester (9:41): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of Omicron
-Free testing 10-4 today in Worcester. This week's testing schedule, vax/booster schedule
-ICYMI: For students in surge, a "new normal" and plenty of worries
-Mass. COVID hospitalizations have dropped for 4 days in a row
-Worcester County cases increased by 13,229 this week
-Man's vaccine stance leaves him ineligible for badly needed heart transplant
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
+Director of Food and Beverage at DCU Center
+Catering and Sales Manager at DCU Center
+Housekeeper/Custodian at DCU Center
+Pest Control Technician in Worcester
-Grants Manager at Quinsigamond CC
-Marketing Consultant in Worcester
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In The News
-Latest weather: Snow showers this morning, tracking possible "beast" of a storm for this weekend
+6:00: Actress Alicia Witt posts poignant tribute to her parents after their deaths in Worcester
+6:00: Red Sox legend David Ortiz elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
+6:00: Worcester Bravehearts looking for host families for this season
+Noon: WPI investigating 7th student death in 6 months after student found dead in off-campus apartment
+Noon: 2 arrested in Canal District carjacking
+Noon: Overnight shooting off lower Lincoln Street leaves victim seriously injured
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 25th
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Remembering when The Galleria at Worcester center was "a great place to be"
+Noon: Here's what's happening in Worcester during Black History Month
+Noon: Holden police arrest man for selling prescription meds
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Executive chef embraces Salem Cross Inn's mission
-2-hour delay for Worcester schools today
-Bomb threat at Lincoln Plaza Target forces evacuation, search
-Report of gun being drawn in Canal District leads to weapons arrest
-Former Fitchburg woman facing murder charge, out on bail, will move to Worcester
-Closed Worcester brewery could reopen as The Wooden Bar
-Shrewsbury restaurateur seeks cheaper costs in Worcester
-Properties including site of former Diamond Inn bar sell for $1 million
-Downsized: Shrinking developments around Polar Park raise concerns about the stadium payoff plan
-Related: From WBJ Editor: Why we give extra scrutiny to Polar Park
-Mass Pike lane, ramp closures near Worcester for bridge repair
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-City Council Preview for January 25th
-How to get rent help in Worcester during the pandemic
-City proposes plan to deal with rodent issues in Worcester
-Don Landgren: Worcester's rat population on the rise
-Worcester seeking resident assistance for ARPA funding decisions
-Here's your chance to serve. Open positions on Worcester boards and commissions
-ICYMI: Worcester area home prices at high risk for decline this year, study says
-Need is great for Hotel Grace, Worcester homeless shelters as services soar during winter
-Tribute to co-founder of local news website and longtime firefighter
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Holden leads to warrant arrest
-Holden officer assists elderly man, earns family's gratitude
-West Boylston convenience store sells $1 million lottery ticket
-Worcester landlord sells 5 Webster properties for $2.4 million
-Mannequin sits on frozen Webster Lake to raise money for local organizations
-400-acre mixed-use development proposed to jumpstart Lancaster’s budget struggles
-Sports: Tom Brady hints at retirement for Gisele's sake
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Jordyn Shubrick of Holy Cross Track and Field named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 15
-Ducks beat Bruins, 5-3
-Cars: This is the best month to buy at car at Bertera Nissan (5:21)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: 6 homicide victims found in Milwaukee home
-3 firefighters killed in partial collapse after rowhome fire in Baltimore
-Tragic: 6-month-old shot dead in Atlanta
-New England: Family, friends mourn Wilmington woman killed in train collision
-2 MassDOT contractors off the job after driver gets trapped on drawbridge
-Business: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for January 24th
-Worcester law firm names managing partner
-Colleges: Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions
-History: 1909 Worcester Taxicab
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: "Jeopardy!" champ Amy Schneider becomes No. 2 on all-time wins
-Celebrity: Bob Dylan sells music catalog to Sony
-Food: Chef turns McDonald’s into a gourmet meal in viral video
-Animals: Dozens of rescued dogs and cats up for adoption in Massachusetts
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Young adults step up during EMT shortage in N.Y. town (2:25)
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, toddler has $1,700 shopping spree while playing with mom's phone
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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