Highlights in The 016 Thursday, January 27th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 27, 2022 - Filed in News - 2,757 views

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Testing site at Sullivan Middle School in Worcester is keeping students, staff in class

  -WPI lifts most pandemic-related restrictions effective immediately

  -Free testing 10-3 today in Worcester. This week's testing schedule, vax/booster schedule

  -Health officials monitoring new "stealth Omicron" subvariant

  -Q&A: Here's what we know about the new Omicron subvariant

  -ICYMI Worcester City Council kills petition to implement "vaccine passport" system

  -Mass. officials report nearly 8,000 new cases, 80 additional deaths with 10 percent positivity rate

  -As cases and hospitalizations continue to fall in Mass. deaths remain high

  -Who will get long COVID? Study may offer clues

  -What you should know about taking an at-home COVID test

  -Featured Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  +Mental Health Researchers (multiple positions)

  -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

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Possible snow totals increased for Saturday

  +6:00: Worcester's Mayor Joe Petty to announce run for state Senate

  +6:00: Greendale a Worcester neighborhood with a bright future

  +Noon: 4 arrested, fentanyl seized by Worcester Neighborhood Response Team

  +Noon: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  +Noon: The Kids Are Alright: Making music when you're under 21 in Worcester

  +Noon: Stephen Murray offers a first look at "Nellie: The Musical" at Calliope

  +Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — QSL cards

  +Noon: Patriots celebrate 22nd anniversary of hiring Bill Belichick

  +Noon: McDonald's will offer 4 fan-favorite menu hacks

  -Will Saturday's storm be a blizzard? Here's the specific criteria to be considered one (2:16)

  -State Senator Harriette Chandler announces retirement

  -Gallery: Harriette Chandler through the years (13 photos)

  -Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:37): Sen. Chandler, vaccine passports, gas stations, COVID and Polar Park

  -Worcester eatery expanding to Newton

  -Worcester bakery's Grand Opening postponed because of Saturday's storm

  -Channel 7 helps Worcester woman who was waiting months for her new garage door to be installed

  -Belsito’s wins Worcester cookoff for Best Italian Sub

  -ACT NOW: Fly From Worcester To Ft. Lauderdale For $65 on JetBlue

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 27th

  -Millbury Fire Capt. accused of sexually assaulting child reports reaching plea deal

  -Screen Time: Movin' on up — Zara Cully's journey from Worcester to TV's Mother Jefferson

  -History: City Archive project underway to organize, protect Worcester's history

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives

  -Worcester eviction moratorium standoff: Councilor says crisis deserves deeper conversation

  -Here's your chance to serve. Open positions on Worcester boards and commissions

  -Worcester rocker Penelope Alizarin Conley, who performs as Stems, releases new album

  -Bad Advice: Getting soaked by the landlord

  -Last Call with Jennifer Madsen, Central Regional Director at Mass Audubon

  -Tribute to a woman who taught school for 50 years and influenced more than 3 generations of students 

  -ICYMI: WPI investigating 7th student death in 6 months after student found dead in off-campus apartment

  -2 arrested in Canal District carjacking

  -Worcester Vice Squad warrant search yields crack, heroin, shotgun shells

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury gives Town Manager green light to negotiate Beal agreement

  -Grafton superintendent receives 2.5 percent salary boost as new school contract is approved

  -Priority is placed on removing former Grafton Indian mascot inside school buildings

  -Charlton/Dudley United seeks recall of school board members 

  -Sports: Worcester Bravehearts looking for host families for this season

  -Mass. Pirates sign former NFL defensive lineman

  -Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Avalanche beats Bruins in overtime, 4-3

  -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: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

  -Situation "dire" as Coast Guard seeks 38 missing off Florida

  -Meet Wordle, the internet’s latest obsession

  -New England: Mass. resident charged with illegal hunting, killing mother bear

  -Mass. has the 6th biggest wealth gaps by race in U.S. 

  -Business: Mass. biopharma funding reaches record-breaking $14 billion

  -Mass. doubled its all-time adult-use cannabis sales in 2021 

  -Homes: 3 open houses in Worcester

  -TV/Streaming: "Jeopardy" super champ Amy Schneider loses on day 40 of streak

  -Movies: John Krasinski will direct Steve Carell in upcoming movie "If"

  -Celebrity: Demi Moore, Mila Kunis share awkward moment in new Super Bowl ad 

  -Food: McDonald's McPlant burger beating expectations, analyst says

  -Shopping: Disney Princess toys and Frozen characters are coming back to Mattel

  -Animals: Rescue dog hides in corner until right person comes by (5:10) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Young adults step up during EMT shortage in N.Y. town (2:25) 

  -Meanwhile, in South Dakota, police officer delivers DoorDash food order after arresting driver

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