Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, January 26th

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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

  -Manager, BrickBox Theater

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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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