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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:45: State will move back to Phase 3 Step 1 amid surge (2:59)
+6:45: Gov. Baker's rollback already in effect in Worcester
+6:45: Radio Worcester (11:46): School Committee member Laura Clancey talks remote & hybrid learning
+6:45: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (30:54): Howard Steen, perspectives and insights from Germany and Europe on the pandemic
+6:45: Superintendent: Sutton has 'one of largest outbreaks' in Central Mass. per capita
+6:45: Research shows surge may peak on inauguration day
+1:00: Radio Worcester (13:44): City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19, Pandemic Restrictions, tax rate and fallen firefighter Jon Davies
+1:00: 'I’m it': As virus spreads, Kansas hospital runs out of staff
-Most Worcester students to transition to hybrid learning on March 8, under superintendent's new proposal
-New eviction cases on the rise after moratorium expires
-Radio Worcester (10:46): Worcester's Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh gives the early December update
-MCAS testing postponed, extended as cases rise
-WPI Health Team hires additional contact tracing staff member; trains EMS students to assist
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-ICYMI: The Boynton closes for 2 days because of positive test
-‘They took off like a rocket’: Thanksgiving spike in cases straining hospitals, Gov. Charlie Baker says
-Mass. officials announce 2,463 new cases, 30 deaths, 5.7 percent positivity rate
-Hospitals in Mass. will reduce number of elective procedures, officials say
-U.S. hospitalizations hit another record high
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Why an RV makes perfect home for the holidays
-Tragic: California woman diagnosed while pregnant dies before getting to hold her newborn son
-‘Turning point’: U.K. giving 1st doses of vaccine
-Dr. Fauci says the full brunt of Thanksgiving on U.S. data isn’t here yet
-‘Fauci effect’ leading to huge jump in medical school applications
In The News
-Latest weather: Dry and cold tonight
+6:45: On 9th anniversary of fatal fire, Worcester remembers Firefighter Jon Davies Sr.
+6:45: Holy Cross offering fans chance to 'sit' with Dr. Fauci, Bob Cousy at basketball, hockey games
+1:00: Meryl Streep filmed inside DCU Center in Worcester
+1:00: Pickup truck barrels through building in Sturbridge
+1:00: The Fix among ‘Elite 8’ of Best Burger in Mass. Competition
+1:00: Holiday Gift Card Mega Deal is back at Peppercorn's
+1:00: WPI names new dean of Robert A. Foisie School of Business
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 8
+1:00: Janice Harvey: Cynicism is in the air this holiday season
-10-car accident closes Route 146 in Millbury
-Another new large warehouse coming to Worcester
-Worcester restaurant extends takeout, curbside pickup beyond operating hours
-Worcester man arrested on armed assault to murder charge held for dangerousness hearing
-Worcester among 'Least Sinful’ cities in America
-Murder case over firefighter Chris Roy’s death progressing toward trial
-A look at the STEM School Bus for underprivileged youth in Worcester (2:23)
-Worcesteria: Worcester City Council races already stirring
-Worcester Board of Health Board chair will step down after rocky months
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily' Breaking' (30:25): John Wackman and Gabrielle Griffis, Right to Repair Movement
-ICYMI: Good news about the Worcester restaurant scene is Center Stage
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales):
-Explore these creatives way you can increase sales this holiday season
-Exit renumbering on Mass Pike expected to start next week
-Alex Peterson of Holy Cross men's hockey named Crusader of the Week
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-Shopping: Most popular holiday toys on Amazon
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Canadian man drives stranded American family 1,000 miles to Alaska
-Meanwhile, is Israel, former space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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