Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
+8:00: Man from Georgia arrested for Park Ave. stabbing
+8:00: Two hospitalized after a fight and stabbing on Elizabeth St.
+8:00: George Floyd Rally, march held in downtown Worcester
+8:00: 'Justice for George Floyd' rally in Worcester (45 photos)
+8:00: Burncoat High School graduation 2020 (1:27:25)
-12:25: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+10:30: 3 hospitalized following crash in Charlton
+9:00: Here are the first 18 Worcester restaurants to be considered for expanded outdoor dining
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-St. Stephen School to close later this month
-Drone video of Grafton & Plantation St. construction projects (1:47)
-Ch. 4: 6-year-old & Worcester officer have new rivalry after impromptu basketball game (1:42)
-Worcesteria (Bonus Round): That's not what restraint looks like
-Worcester high schooler charged with having Molotov cocktails ordered house arrest
-Clark University campus police back Worcester officers
-Clark University hires Worcester law firm to conduct independent review of Monday night's disorder in Main South
-UMass Memorial Medical Center holds Black Lives Matter rally (1:38)
-Worcester Youth Flag Football, Worcester Hot Dog Safari and WOOtenanny team up to host non-perishable food drive today
-Protest planned for noon today in Worcester
-ICYMI: These Canal District restaurants are gearing up for patio dining
-Worcester’s second retail marijuana store, Diem, plans to open next week
-Home Depot fined $22K for not reporting soil contamination at Worcester store
-Bertera Nissan offering 150-day delayed payment option on participating Nissan vehicles
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside Worcester mansion for sale for $800K
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Moments of grace and unity during George Floyd protests (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in California: Woman scolds mom for letting kids drive toy car without license
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:00: Gov. Charlie Baker: Phase Two of the state's reopening process will begin on Monday
+8:00: 55 additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Mass., 575 new cases
+8:00: WHO calls on nations to encourage use of face masks where cases are spreading
-26 new cases in Worcester, 4,975 total; Shrewsbury, 309 (2 new cases); Millbury, 229 (+1); Leicester, 146 (0); Holden, 102 (0); Grafton, 93 (0). Next press conference: Tuesday
-Program lets Anna Maria students teach music to Worcester kids during pandemic
-Radio Worcester (12:34): Staying active and getting ready for reopening at the YMCA with David Connell & Sharon Henderson
-Is it safe to ride in a car with someone? (1:58)
-From hair salons to gyms, experts rank 36 activities by coronavirus risk level
-A big no no: Some Americans have gargled with bleach amid risky cleaning behaviors during pandemic
-A losing bet? Gamblers ignore COVID-19 safety measures as Las Vegas casinos reopen
-Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs
-Hit the road! People rent RVs in droves for fun, safe adventures amid chaos
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Pets are getting fat in coronavirus lockdown, too
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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