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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 (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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