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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 (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
-Plow truck drivers, town of Shrewsbury
-Snow plow contractors, town of Shrewsbury
-Bartenders, Grafton Street restaurant
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