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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Worcester reports 667 new weekly cases as positive test rate in city eclipses 15% and trending upward
+7:00: Worcester will host 2 free testing clinics during Thanksgiving week
+1:45: George's Coney Island reopens
+1:45: CDC urges Americans against traveling for Thanksgiving
+8:30: WBUR: How Worcester is handling the second surge
-George's Coney Island closes temporarily after close contact with COVID-positive person
-Railers cancel 2020-21 season
-UMass Memorial in need of staff for DCU Center field hospital
-City of Worcester wants reimbursement for DCU Center field hospital use
-Central Mass. colleges close campuses early as virus bears down
-Tests in Massachusetts: How to find them
-Pfizer's vaccine also 95% effective
-Healthcare workers could receive vaccine within weeks (2:20)
-Immunity may last years after recovery, study finds
-Massachusetts reports 2,744 new cases, 47 additional deaths
-Only gather with household members this Thanksgiving, Gov. Baker says
-Mass. issues new guidance that allows residents to test out of quarantine
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Study: People who walk their dogs, report to workplace at greater risk of contracting coronavirus
-Dolly Parton adds pandemic hero to list of accomplishments
-Will social distancing weaken my immune system?
In The News
+7:00: Three Worcester gang members arrested by State Police, charged with illegal possession of a weapon and heroin
+7:00: Worker injured after falling into trench at Worcester construction site
+7:00: Worcester restaurant manager testifies about using drug money for drugs, trip
+7:00: Worcester K9 Elvis finds gun, gets named 'K9 of the Month'
+7:00: Worcester man arrested on gun and drug charges
+1:45: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+1:45: 7 adults, 2 children displaced after fire rips through multifamily home in Blackstone
+1:45: Spencer police seek woman in theft investigation
+1:45: Police in Sturbridge seek unidentified man for questioning
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 19
-Meteorite caught on camera in Worcester (:49)
-Worcester residents get inside look at how police work during citizens' academy
-$3.2 million renovation coming to downtown Worcester building
-Bill Shaner: Table Talk gets a lot of money from the city and racks up a lot of OSHA complaints
-Boston Globe: In Worcester, over 140 works of public art — mostly murals — offer a splattering of representation
-City councilors propose measures to get Coes Pond area cleaned up
-Living with black bears in Worcester
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester Ninety Nine restaurant closing its doors for good on Saturday
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Cyberattack disrupts education at Grafton High
-Shrewsbury Town Moderator announces he will not seek reelection
-Atlanta firm pays $14.6 million for West Boylston warehouse
-Ricky Duran to release single and perform live in early December
-Holy Cross hockey excited for Thursday night's start of season
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the best car for winter driving (8:06)
-Some good news in 2020 after all: Weather expert not very bullish on snowfall this winter (2:58)
-Shopping: Wayfair Black Friday deals on furniture, appliances, lighting
-Amazon is now a drug store. It will ship prescriptions to Prime members
-Health: Deadline for Medicare changes is Dec 7. Interesting video from Help2Retire (:41)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shrewsbury rescue has cared for nearly 100 birds of prey this year
-Movies: The films that never came out in 2020
-TV/Streaming: Charlie Brown specials to air, after all, in PBS deal
-Homes: Video tour of classic contemporary for sale on 21 acres in Holden (4:54)
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Tik Tok star's repulsive 'COVID taste test' is a viral sensation
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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