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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Who will get long COVID? Study may offer clues
+Noon: Health officials monitoring new "stealth Omicron" subvariant
-Worcester City Council kills petition to implement "vaccine passport" system
-Radio Worcester (16:00): City Manager Ed Augustus on vaccine mandates, Polar Park and rats
-Free testing 9-noon and vaccinations/boosters 11-7 today in Worcester. This week's testing schedule, vax/booster schedule
-Downtown Worcester site seeing a significant drop in testing numbers
-UMass Memorial doctor: No clear evidence 4th shot is beneficial
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (9:41): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of Omicron
-New cases in Mass. now averaging about 44% less than 2 weeks ago
-46,092 new breakthrough cases in Mass., reflecting slowing case rate
-Mass. doctor on whether worst of surge is over?
-Worcester State professor co-authors study finding mask mandates reduce deaths
-Booster drive is faltering in the U.S., worrying health experts
-Study: No link between vaccines, fertility
-Doctors explain how COVID moves to the next phase
-Celebrity: Cheryl Hines blasts husband RFK Jr.'s vaccine mandate comments
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
+Mental Health Researchers (multiple)
+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: Cold and windy today in Worcester, likelihood of monster storm Saturday increasing
+6:00: Worcester eviction moratorium standoff: Councilor says crisis deserves deeper conversation
+6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:37): Sen. Chandler, vaccine passports, gas stations, COVID and Polar Park
+6:00: Belsito’s wins Worcester cookoff for Best Italian Sub
+6:00: 3 open houses in Worcester
+6:00: John Krasinski will direct Steve Carell in upcoming movie "If"
+Noon: State Senator Harriette Chandler announces retirement
+Noon: ACT NOW: Fly From Worcester To Ft. Lauderdale For $65 on JetBlue
+Noon: Will Saturday's storm be a blizzard? Here's the specific criteria to be considered one (2:16)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 26th
+Noon: Screen Time: Movin' on up — Zara Cully's journey from Worcester to TV's Mother Jefferson
+Noon: Worcester rocker Penelope Alizarin Conley, who performs as Stems, releases new album
+Noon: Bad Advice: Getting soaked by the landlord
-WPI investigating 7th student death in 6 months after student found dead in off-campus apartment
-2 arrested in Canal District carjacking
-Overnight shooting off lower Lincoln Street leaves victim seriously injured
-Worcester Vice Squad warrant search yields crack, heroin, shotgun shells
-Can you help Worcester police ID man wanted in connection to break-in?
-Actress Alicia Witt posts poignant tribute to her parents after their deaths in Worcester
-Janice Harvey: Remembering when The Galleria at Worcester center was "a great place to be"
-Shrewsbury restaurant begins pitching franchise opportunities for individuals looking for new careers
-Table Hoppin': Executive chef embraces Salem Cross Inn's mission
-Restaurant owners hit hard by pandemic push for money to keep businesses afloat
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives
-Greendale's Boski’s Market filled with goodies, neighborhood spirit
-Doherty High class of 1972 seeks alums for 50th reunion
-Sex trafficking survivor presented with Key to City of Worcester
-Here's what's happening in Worcester during Black History Month
-Sen. Harriette Chandler of Worcester to hold press conference on her future
-Here's your chance to serve. Open positions on Worcester boards and commissions
-A Worcester gas station ban wouldn't be the first in the U.S.
-Worcesteria: How does the Duende Project connect to "The Suicide Squad"?
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who sewed dresses, learned to drive at age 57 and pushed her lawnmower well past 80
-ICYMI: Bomb threat at Lincoln Plaza Target forces evacuation, search
-Report of gun being drawn in Canal District leads to weapons arrest
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police arrest man for selling prescription meds
-Millbury ice fishing derby postponed until February 12th
-Grafton Flea Market sells for $1.1 million
-Nomination papers for Grafton Town Election available January 31st
-Sutton 4-H Club offers a chance to see which cow will give birth first
-Sports: David Ortiz elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
-Worcester Bravehearts looking for host families for this season
-Mac Jones, Christian Barmore named to All-Rookie Team
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics win 128-75 laugher over Kings
-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: IRS urges parents to keep Letter 6419 in order to file taxes in 2022
-2nd NYPD officer dies, days after Harlem shooting
-Tragic: Woman dies after being found outside of assisted living facility
-New England: Cape Cod, Mass. summer vacation rental market is red hot
-State will not try to force repayment of unemployment benefits
-Business: Area company faces DOJ investigation
-U.S. warns that chip shortage could shut down factories
-History: A look inside the historic John T. Cahill House at 42 Green St. in Worcester (22 photos)
-Homes: Worcester area real estate roundup
-TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in February
-New on DVD: Small town turned upside down in "American Rust"
-Food: Here’s how Chipotle’s famous guacamole is really made
-Animals: Worcester area adoptable pets
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): University president surprises Broadway actress with her diploma
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman finds $3 million lottery prize in her spam folder
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)
+5:00: Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
+5:00: $1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
+1:00: Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
+1:00: Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
+1:00: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
+1:00: Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article
-Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup
-Earlier: Immigrants from Ghana who now call Worcester home are galvanized by the World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-Part of 2018 Amy Schumer film was secretly shot at Worcester airport
-A troubled reflecting pool? Worcester saw its own shortcomings
-Today! Journalists to discuss business coverage in Worcester
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-WuXi Biologics targets 2028 completion for Worcester facility
-Worcester council tackles Boylston Street safety concerns, duck crossings in super brief meeting
-Rent control question won’t be on the ballot in Mass. due to religious exemption
-Worcester Walks: Gorgeous grasslands await at Potter Hill Meadows
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester parents form coalition to reduce screen time in schools
-Worcester Superintendent's end of the school year message (2:55)
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
>DINING OUT: Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
-ICYMI: Mother mourns Clam Box worker killed in electric scooter crash on Route 9
-Earlier: Employee killed in crash outside Central Mass. restaurant
-Parole denied for man convicted in 1983 killing of Trooper George Hanna in Auburn
-Worcester prepares for Independence Day celebrations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Wednesday and Thursday
-Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Toy Town Elementary Drama Club (:34)
-Leominster man arrested for exposing himself to woman while urinating in handicap parking space at Cumberland Farms
-Updated details for Sturbridge's Semiquincentennial Celebration June 27th
-2 vacancies on Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Auburn Select Board delays town manager evaluation process
-Community Profile: Southbridge Junior Hoopers
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Worcester is Lit: Reading "Ulysses" with a shout-out to Dublin revelers
-The Hidden Census traveling history exhibit comes to Worcester
-Summer reading recommendations for moms
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1382 (30:00): Olivia Rodrigo, The Ex-Bombers and more
>OPINION: Nicole Bell-Peña and Jillian Kearns: Sports events hike risk of sexual exploitation
-Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (59:24): Special Guest Carter Valentine
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (55:37): Ginnie Bonnici, co-founder, Peaceful Creations Wellness Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Holy Cross for 25 years
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play game in Scotland after Tartan Army's World Cup takeover
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 20-16
-Celtics select Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 5-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, 1-6 and 10-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 4-1
-5 years to play 5 seasons: N.C.A.A. panel approves new eligibility rules
>NATIONAL: New Pentagon U.F.O. files show recurring glowing orbs (1:17)
-Mom accused of starving to death her 20-month-old daughter on just 250 calories a day
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns despite life vest -- because of 1 step missed
>NEW ENGLAND: Eighth grader dies month after being found unresponsive in pond (:25)
-Trooper charged with assault, wiretapping now part of gun probe (3:15)
-Court clears way for ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries in Mass.
>COLLEGES: WPI welcomes more than 5,000 during 3 consecutive weekends of robotics competitions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 things you’re doing to attract pickpockets
-Use this hack to override your hotel’s thermostat
>BUSINESS: Oracle axes 21,000 jobs in massive layoff, A.I. replaces workers
-Do you trust A.I.? Almost every American says no and believes humans are more helpful: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Q&A with Munq: "My mom's resilience changed everything"
>SHOPPING: Radio Worcester (10:31): Prime Day scams are back
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Antidepressant recalled over suspected carcinogen
>FOOD: MorningStar Farms recalls plant-based sausage products
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova (1:53)
>MOVIES: Madonna: Biopic with Julia Garner fell apart over budget
>CELEBRITY: Amy Adams recalls helping bleeding man after neck stabbing
-Bikini-clad Lindsey Vonn shows off her injured leg on yacht
>ANIMALS: Tiny feral kitten rescued from highway helped family heal (2:10)
>HISTORY: Plumley Village 1971 (47:09)
>GOOD NEWS: Plumbers find ring dropped into toilet a decade earlier
-Meanwhile, on Nantucket, wild video shows fisherman wrestling with great white shark on beach
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