In and around The 016 - Tuesday, February 7th

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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 (:36). High of 35 today 

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Nearly 250 people displaced by water main break at Worcester tower will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks for repairs

  +6:00: Driver in critical condition after rollover crash on Southbridge Street in Worcester

  +6:00: Real estate developer purchases Owl Shop building on Main Street

  +6:00: S.N.A.P. "appalled" by Worcester Diocese abuse report that doesn't name accused priests

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (28:10): City Manager Batista on his major restructure of how diversity and equity is handled in the city

  +6:00: Actions speak louder than words in W.C.L.O.C.'s "Small Mouth Sounds"
  
  

  -It may take days to fix Worcester tower after pipe burst forces out seniors

  -Here's what's next for beloved longtime Worcester sandwich shop that recently closed (pictured)

  -Historic Canal District condo building to be auctioned off 

  -Webster man charged in fatal October shooting on Burncoat Street in Worcester

  -36-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges

  -Worcester-area events celebrate Black History Month

  -Worcester event highlights National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

  -W.R.T.A. saving seat to honor Rosa Parks for Black History Month

  -Green Hill Golf Course opens driving range for 2023 season

  -Worcester nonprofit wins state public health grant

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- Body cams, diversity, equity, inclusion

  -Radio Worcester (7:33): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about homelessness, warming centers and keeping people safe during winter 

  -Aerial summer drone tour of Worcester (3:41)
   

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

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers

  >SHOWTIME: Giuliano's "Don't Pray For Me" official music video (5:12) 

  -Nicole Bell: A cry from streets for hearts less cold

  -Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman who worked for Wachusett schools for nearly 40 years

  -ICYMI: New Canal District bar celebrates grand opening, draws ties to Worcester's history

  -Worcester church leaves free hats, gloves, scarves downtown to help keep people warm

  -Woman becomes 1,000th person to receive liver transplant at UMass Memorial Medical Center

  -Worcester police to begin use of body cameras February 27th

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Jefferson native recounts life in wake of federal and state aviation recognition

  -Town warns of National Grid scam

  -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): Rollover crash with injuries shuts down Route 12 in Auburn: Authorities

  -Auburn Senior Center closed for at least the week after pipe bursts over weekend

  -Grafton schools look at $815,000 in possible reductions to next year’s budget

  -Westborough manufacturer lays off about 20% of workforce amid restructuring-

  -Pet store chain with Shrewsbury location is closing

  -Revival offers special gifts and familiar faces

  -Bolton students spell their way to victory
   

  >SPORTS: Bill Belichick appears on Tom Brady's emotional first post-retirement podcast

  -Brady to begin broadcast career in 2024

  -Celtics cruise past Pistons, 111-99

  -Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit

  -Holy Cross freshman breaks single-game record for 3s in loss to Lafayette. Postgame interview (1:00)

  -Annie Lineberger named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -South girls hoop tough on the court and in the classroom

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 17
  
  

  >CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)

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

  >NATIONAL: Quake deaths pass 5,000 as Turkey, Syria seek survivors

  -Related: Dramatic video shows building collapse in Turkey (:31)

  -Lucky player in Washington wins $747 million Powerball prize. Winning numbers

  -Tragic: 69-year-old man killed by neighbor's dogs trying to protect his poodle 

  >COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor discusses his new book on "Church and Culture" podcast

  -Anna Maria College Storytellers (20:33): Professor Travis Maruska reading his novel, "Order of the Assassin"
  
  

  >NEW ENGLAND: Plumbers slammed with calls for burst pipes after deep freeze

  -5-year-old N.H. boy who fell from window dies, police say

  >BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for February 6th

  -YWCA Central Mass. has become a launching pad for political involvement

  >SHOPPING: Worcester Center for Crafts rebrands its retail store 

  >FOOD: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies 

  >HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 29th to February 5th 

  >HEALTH: Cancer is striking more people in their 30s and 40s. Here's what you need to know

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday in Worcester: 6-8 at St. Anne's Free Medical Program
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: "1923" renewed for season 2 at Paramount+ 

  >MOVIES: The 5 best movies of the Sundance Film Festival 

  >CELEBRITY: Ben Affleck called out for looking miserable at Grammys -- “He’d rather be at Dunkin” 

  >ANIMALS: When your baby falls in love with your 8 rescue cats (:56) 

  >HISTORY: Talk of Blizzard of '78 heats up with anniversary

  -Harvey Leonard talks about his historic Blizzard of 1978 forecast (2:43)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Lawrence man a hero after running across I-93 to stop runaway car 

  -Meanwhile, in India, man found alive and well after being cremated 

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