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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Healthcare workers could receive vaccine within weeks (2:20)
+6:30: Immunity may last years after recovery, study finds
+6:30: Only gather with household members this Thanksgiving, Gov. Baker says
+6:30: Study: People who walk their dogs, report to workplace at greater risk of contracting coronavirus
+6:30: Massachusetts reports 2,744 new cases, 47 additional deaths
+2:30: Railers cancel 2020-21 season
+2:30: Mass. issues new guidance that allows residents to test out of quarantine
+12:45: George's Coney Island closes temporarily after close contact with COVID-positive person
+Noon: Pfizer's vaccine also 95% effective
-Stop the Spread testing sees hundreds of patients a day in Worcester
-City of Worcester to live stream annual tree lighting
-Remote learning leaves Worcester schools serving fewer meals than before pandemic
-UMass Memorial Health Care needs caregivers at DCU Center field hospital
-Court won't be held at DCU Center, officials say
-WPI is implementing heightened restrictions
-UMass Medical School infection control officer forges COVID response
-ICYMI: Lincoln Plaza owner suing anchor tenant over missed rent payments
-Infectious disease specialist shares his thoughts on Thanksgiving guidelines (3:41)
-A 'huge wave of evictions' is possible in January
-Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 in 30 seconds: study
-Worcester Bravehearts sending fitness inspiration to Worcester children
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back
In The News
+Noon: On Thursdays, the Coney Island Meal Deal is a must for $20
+Noon: Meteorite caught on camera in Worcester (:49)
+Noon: Worcester residents get inside look at how police work during citizens' academy
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 18
+Noon: Video tour of classic contemporary for sale on 21 acres in Holden (4:54)
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closing its doors for good on Saturday
-Worcester man held after police find woman with knife lodged in face
-The average holiday budget for Worcester residents is $861
-Worcester City Council calls for task force on future for Duffy Field
-Earn 50% back in rewards at Peppercorn's on Tuesday and Wednesday
-More funding, classes are needed in Worcester for adults looking to learn English as hundreds sit on waitlists, report says
-Radio Worcester (13:28): City Manager Ed Augustus talks about gangs, gun violence and the DCU Center field hospital
-ICYMI: Another shooting incident in Worcester
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury hosting Holiday Online Pop-ups
-Millbury receives grant for new Woolie World playground
-Mementos stolen from home of World War II veteran in Leominster (1:54)
-Bank branches are pulling out of Stop & Shop
-'Clerks' movie inspires art of Worcester's Glenn Ferraro
-Album puts news spin on rock icon Jimmy D’Angelo's music
-Cute story: The story behind Boston's own 'Charlie Brown' Christmas tree (1:55)
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the best car for winter driving (8:06)
-‘Mini-Monster seats’ atop Polar Park’s Worcester Wall go on sale Wednesday
-Shopping: Target releases 36-page Black Friday ad
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boss in Mass. gives every employee $10,001 bonus to shop locally (:50)
-Food: This Week in Worcester's 'Hearth of the Commonwealth' holiday recipe guide
-Homes: Worcester single-family home price rises 16% to $338K in October
-PEOPLE Mag names Michael B. Jordan 'sexiest man alive'
-Meanwhile, in New York City, man ignites flamethrower while standing atop city bus
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Suicidal man subdued by TASER after charging officers with a knife
+Noon: Broadway stars coming to Worcester for new season
+Noon: Holdin' Back: The '60s is back this summer with more great 1960s music
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (10:52): Worcester Hot Dog Safari boss talks about the Top Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest
+Noon: Last Call: Jennifer Hernandez, owner, GEM Marketing Solutions
-Environmental Police officer from Rutland accused of indecently assaulting teenage stepdaughter during family dinners
-Police file charges in fatal stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester
-Kevin Rodriguez found not guilty of murder in killing at Worcester State
-Worcester honors late 11-year-old Zella Nunez near her former school
-City Council approves Worcester’s first $1 billion budget
-Harrison Street bridge closure for sewer, drainage work
-Worcester County Wonders: Century-old dairy farm serves scoops and smiles
-Juneteenth jubilee: 29th annual festival returns to Institute Park
-Greek Festival marks 50 years of food, faith and tradition
-Worcester school boundary plan presentation delayed after public feedback
-Welcome to Doherty Memorial School (2:13)
-Following Worcester firefighters day-by-day through the academy
-Princeton police officers fight fire after responding to silent 911 call
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Ice Cream Sundaes (5:29)
-Why people adore this Spencer diner built inside historic 1948 lunch car
-ICYMI: Missing man found dead in Shrewsbury
-One of Worcester’s biggest food events returns Thursday. Here’s what to know
-100 FM The Pike (5:35): This Year's Worcester 250 Fireworks July 2nd
-Worcester bars that want to stay open until 3 a.m. for World Cup have to turn off the TV ... for now
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. director ousted over comedy performance at training event
-Worcester property owner to pay for water pollution claims
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Tribute to beloved Holden funeral director
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Central Mass. school district cuts 21 jobs
-Override rejected, Cindy Iwanski unseats Kerry Cyganiewicz in Dudley election
-Yatco owners buy new Clinton retail sites for $6.5 million
-Postmortem: Grafton debriefs about Town Meeting woes
-Election reverberates through first Southbridge Town Council meeting after incumbents' defeat
-Worcester Walks: Trekking through history at Chestnut Hill Farm
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 6 to 9 Sunday at Pinecroft Dairy
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Add Circus Trees, Leon Trout to your playlist
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:15): Brian Kalinowski, Frank Hillard in the internationally acclaimed "Mrs. Doubtfire"
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 25 (27:59): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: The question beneath "expat" and "immigrant"
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (1:08:41): Men’s mental health month series Episode 2 with Trischtin Floyd
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career math teacher
>SPORTS: Giannis trade talks hit holdup with Celtics, Heat in mix
-Christian Pulisic injury update raises eyebrows at World Cup
-Scots in Boston are drinking bars out of beer
-Boston sports radio legend Eddie Andelman had ties to Worcester
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 6-1
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice "would love" to be in Home Run Derby
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 6-5
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Authorities say they’ve disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House U.F.C. cage-fighting show
-Jeffrey Epstein tried to kill himself multiple times in jail, several nooses found in cell, bombshell report claims
-Tragic: 1-year-old shot dead by cop during chase in Walmart parking lot
>NEW ENGLAND: Despite reforms, these Mass. officers resigned to avoid discipline (3:55). Article
-Related: Officers who resigned before discipline fill college forces across Mass. (4:07). Article
>COLLEGES: New student loan limits take effect July 1st (2:16)
-WPI parents searching for answers following recent student suicides
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 1 U.S. airline made global ranking of 2026 best airlines
-The 1 mistake that could get your bag lost
>BUSINESS: Consumer Reports: How A.I. may be raising your electric bill
-LPL Financial Research: Introducing the I.P.O. Class of 2026
-Radio Worcester (24:42): Received an inheritance? ClearPath Financial Partners explain the first steps to take
>SHOPPING: Walmart receipt from 2006 goes viral for its shockingly low prices
>HOMES: Busy families are "buying back time" — here’s how it works (3:05)
>HEALTH: Benadryl challenge: Doctors are warning about a dangerous trend
-Radio Worcester (15:44): Saint Vincent doctor explains how to protect yourself against ticks
>FOOD: Aldi is giving away "Blind Boxes" of groceries — here's how to win
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix thriller "The Last House" (2:35)
>MOVIES: Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are back for "Romy and Michele" sequel
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities attending the World Cup
-Canceled Hollywood star James Franco sparks concern with bizarre TikTok comeback
>ANIMALS: Starving puppy gets a new start after being hit by a car (2:09)
>HISTORY: Rare Declaration of Independence artifacts on display in Philadelphia
>GOOD NEWS: Boy helps save injured man after spotting him under boat
-Meanwhile, in Louisiana, roadkill found in Chinese restaurant freezer after workers caught skinning carcass outside
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