+NEW (p.m.): WPI student finds hidden camera in her dorm room, fellow student under investigation
+NEW (p.m.): Worcester Man, Escaped Convict Sentenced for Identity Fraud
+NEW (p.m.): Worcester Man Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking
+NEW (p.m.): Witness says murder suspect went to Dairy Queen with body in car
+NEW (p.m.): Because of snow days, last day of school in Worcester is Wednesday, June 17
+NEW (p.m.): Holy Cross Hockey Hosts #11 Arizona State Tonight
+NEW: 1 Dead After Shooting Outside Brigham & Women's and Pursuit (9:10)
+NEW: Could this be the airline Worcester Regional Airport's been waiting for?
+NEW: Worcester Public Market grand opening (33 photos)
+NEW: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester — Friday, Feb. 7
+NEW: On the hunt? Here's where you can find Girl Scout Cookies in and around Worcester
+NEW: This Week’s Canal District Farmers Market Lineup – Feb. 8
+NEW: Sweeping mental health care bill unveiled at Statehouse
-Worcester Public Market: Here are the surprises revealed during grand opening
-Midtown Mall owner's rehab plans take a hit
-Great Wall restaurant reopening hits snag
-Testimony reveals alleged killer wanted sex from victim
-Worcester man, former North High basketball star, gets 5 years on firearms charge despite plea for another chance
-Grandfather, Grandson Escape From Car Hit By Worcester-Bound Commuter Train
-How Credit Scores In Worcester Compare To Other U.S. Cities
-New downtown eatery offers deal up to 48 percent off
-It's Fri-YAY! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
-$100K Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
-Bravehearts: Enter to win Valentine's Day visit from Jake the Lion, flowers, chocolate, gift cards
-Check Out Time-Lapse Video of Polar Park Construction
-Holy Cross football team adds eight to incoming class
-Sterling Community Theatre presents THE SHADOW (30:01) -- Episode 1: The Blind Beggar Dies
-Worcester Culture Watch Podcast (25:58) -- Worcester Music From an Alternate Universe!
-Governor's Council confirms nominee for Worcester clerk’s post
-10 Great Events We’re Looking Forward to in February in Worcester
-Dunkin’ Has $60 Million Plan For Better Coffee
-Happy Hour? Liquor pours out of water faucets after booze contaminates well
-Who's a good dog? Yarmouth dog takes fetch to whole new level (:24)
-Today's Hero: Donation to WCAC boosts heating aid
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Top Posts
-Popular Italian restaurant moving to former Grafton St. bakery
-Miss Worcester Diner gets to keep its Harley-Davidson sign, owner says
-Boston developer plans to convert 2nd manufacturing plant to apartments
-Hallmark Channel Filming Movie in Worcester Next Week
-Movie shot in Worcester, Leominster set for April premiere
-Worcester rehab center employee accused of sexually assaulting patient
-Odds increase against Polar Park breaking even, economists say
-Developer takes city to court for blocking retirement homes
-Worcester Police Investigating Burglary at Shrewsbury St. Restaurant
-Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,200 get you?
In The News
-Sentence cut in half in golf club assault of man holding baby
-City man facing motor vehicle homicide charge for Christmas Eve crash
-Services Monday and Tuesday for 3 who died in Jaques Ave. fire
-Worcester newlyweds need help starting over after escaping fatal Jaques Avenue fire
-Ricky Duran to release new single, 'Selfish Love,' on Friday
-District to continue to lease YMCA annex for crowded Chandler Elementary
-Local homeless programs receive $7 million federal boost
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (17:45): Fighting systemic racism and opening schools
-City Council delays discussion on police reform until next week, public comments overwhelmingly support recommendations
-1,600 city employees to receive cybersecurity training
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (28:33): Bill Fredericks, Board President, Net of Compassion
-SeltzerTime Podcast #107 (1:18:18): Shake the Rust Off & Make Moves
-Poetry Town: 'After the storm — Green Hill Park'
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to reopen next month
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden Recreation accepting applications for summer jobs
-Grafton High cancels indoor track as ‘Fall II’ season gets underway
-Butler scores career-high 30 as Crusaders take down BU, 86-75
-New England: Mass. man arrested for trying to hire hitman to kill his wife
-Food: Avocados toast and grilled cheese highlight new spring items at Dunkin
-Spirits: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (21:44): Whiskey Bracket Challenge Play-In Tasting
-Homes: 3 Worcester open houses to check out
-Celebrity: Prosecutors drop drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen
-TV/Streaming: Paramount films to premiere on Paramount+ as soon as 35 days after theatrical release
-Movies: 15 iconic roles played by actors who weren’t the 1st choice
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. town celebrates WWII veteran's 100th birthday (:27)
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., boy's 'brain-eating worm' is an embarrassing accident
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Council discusses Worcester vaccine equity
-Gov. Baker: State to roll out new ‘digital waiting room’ when 50,000 new vaccination appointments go live Thursday
-Approval of Johnson & Johnson vaccine could boost state supply by 80,000, doctor says (1:55)
-ICYMI: Mass. aims to take remote, hybrid learning 'off the table,' bring students back (3:02)
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,788 new cases, 60 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 1.9 percent
-Dr. Fauci cautions against complacency as infections decrease
-Meanwhile, woman regrets very unfortunate tattoo she got pre-pandemic
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