In and around The 016 - Wednesday, February 1st

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

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 30 today 

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Developers buy former Volvo showroom on Gold Star Blvd., plan new retail building

  +5:00: Worcester police will operate 2 drones after years of tests

  +5:00: Artist's talk precedes Spotlight Concert in Worcester
  
  

  +Noon: Public's help sought in identifying tank top found during probe of 1993 murder of Holly Piirainen. Video (10:38)

  +Noon: City hosting 2 public meetings on Spectrum contract renewal

  +Noon: COVID, flu shots ending at Downtown Worcester site

  +Noon: Worcester ranked in top 10 worst cities to get married

  +Noon: February neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester

  +Noon: Winter Walks: G.W.L.T.'s Cascades in Worcester, Holden and Paxton

  +Noon: “Marty” Christiansen keeps Ecotarium's best secrets

  +Noon: Listen Up: Catching up with Sam James, Robin Lane and Savoir Faire

  +Noon: Worcester area high school sports fans: Beware of this likely scam
  
  

  +9:00: Tom Brady announces his retirement, says it's "for good" this time
  
  

  -Worcester transfers police investigations commander following T&G report on settlement

  -Earlier: Worcester settles lawsuit claiming police lied about handling of phone in arrest

  -Hampden County D.A. to release new evidence on 1993 slaying of Holly Piirainen of Grafton

  -3,000 Worcester apartments now planned ahead of new affordability law

  -Worcester's growth has housing advocates calling for affordable options

  -Holden Police hope to I.D. woman who took a walk with $200 boots

  -Downtown Worcester Winter Festival moved to February 18th because of harmful temps forecast for Saturday

  -Radio Worcester (6:24): Weekly Worcester & Central Mass. health update with Dr. Michael Hirsh

  -Radio Worcester (10:12): Fred Taylor, President Worcester Chapter NAACP after the release of the Tyre Nichols video

  -New residential drop-off days for yard waste in Worcester

  -Unsolved: Worcester -- "Body Found Beneath Snow at The Beacon". Video (17:42). Audio (19:28)

  >ANIMALS: NEADS World Class Service Dogs seeks puppy raisers in Worcester County

  
  >BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  >SHOWTIME: EcoTarium to celebrate Groundhog Day with proclamation

  -First Negro Leagues exhibit in Worcester starts Black History Month

  "Last Deal" with Worcester actor Anthony Molinari coming to theaters, V.O.D.

  -Thrift Store Threads: Worcester brothers forge vision in vintage store

  -Related: Music, memory, family focus of new Worcester fashion store  (:59)

  -Janice Harvey: Banning books, history doesn't erase truth

  -Bad Advice with Shaun Connolly

  -Bill Shaner: The WPD has its own SCORPION unit

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who literally wrote the book on patents 

  -ICYMI: 6 weeks in, Worcester residents still grappling with homeless shelter

  -Boston Globe (free to read): Worcester is booming amid Boston's housing affordability crisis. Now its home prices are soaring, too

  -Holden police arrest Worcester man for being getaway driver in Walgreens robbery

  -Inspired by Worcester woman, national firefighters union takes action against P.F.A.S. in gear

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police arrest man for vandalizing property with an axe

  -Real estate and personal property taxes due on Wednesday

  -Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)

  -Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Town of Auburn planning warming center for this weekend's brutal cold

  -Westminster family struggles to have fallen tree removed until Channel 4 makes calls (1:50)

  -13-year-old bobsledder from Lunenburg making push for Youth Olympics

  -Good news from Millbury Sutton Chronicle

  -Milford P.D. investigating eighth overdose since January 25th
   

  >SPORTS: Bill Belichick moonlighted as Patriots’ offensive play-caller in 2022: Report

  -Bravehearts land 9 with local ties as first roster signings

  -Holy Cross "Coffee with the Crusaders" Thursday at Fuel America in Downtown Worcester

  -Holy Cross 2023 football season tickets now available

  -Polar Park to host state baseball title games
  
  

  >CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)

  -Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATION/WORLD: Brandon Tsay, the hero who disarmed the Monterey Park shooting suspect, honored with medal of courage

  -Children lost about 35% of normal school year's worth of learning during pandemic, study suggests

  -Tragic: Dad of 2 dies from snake bite in front of wife

  >COLLEGES: UMass Medical School prof named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

  -Anna Maria to hold campus gathering for discussion and support in wake of Tyre Nichols' death
   

  >NEW ENGLAND: D.A. identifies "innocent bystander" salon worker killed in mall shooting, gunman charged

  -1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Brockton Dollar Tree store

  -Mass. ranked among top 10 states with worst drug problems

  >BUSINESS: Global economic outlook slightly "less gloomy"

  -Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet

  -Worcester Business Connect No. 39 (26:57): NCR with Peter Bellanton

  >FOOD: McDonald’s is rolling out strawless lids

  >HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 22nd to 29th
  
  

  >HEALTH: Common cancer drug could extend lifespan of healthy people: discovery

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library

  >TV/STREAMING: Your guide to Star Wars' Disney+ lineup in 2023

  >MOVIES: How to watch the Oscar nominees on Amazon Prime Video

  >CELEBRITY: Barrett Strong, Motown singer and songwriter, dead at 81

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nun stops robbery in Buffalo

  -Meanwhile, in Minnesota, wild turkey terrorizing neighbors

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