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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Shrewsbury Street restaurant closes temporarily after positive test
+6:00: UMass Memorial Health Care administers first vaccine to ER nurse
+6:00: Why only adults are getting the vaccine right now
+6:00: Don't fall victim to vaccine scams
+6:00: Congressional leaders move closer to relief deal
+Noon: Emergency rental assistance available for Worcester residents impacted by COVID-19
+Noon: Tom Cruise's rant goes viral after crew breaks COVID protocol: 'If I see it again, you’re f***ing gone'
-Area Catholic schools briefly return to remote learning
-New remote learning rule: Massachusetts schools must give students live interaction daily
-Vaccines arrive in Worcester; health care providers, staff first to be inoculated. Video (1:52). Gallery (6 photos)
-'[H]umbling and a great honor': Northborough man delivers first vaccines
-Doctor says vaccine 'felt no different than a flu shot' (2:55)
-Most Americans will likely get a vaccine: survey
-How long for masks after vaccine?
-What the Dippin’ Dots ‘cold chain’ can teach us about COVID-19 vaccines
-U.S. plans to ship 6 million Moderna vaccine doses upon FDA OK, as early as week’s end
-Radio Worcester (10:20): City Manager Ed Augustus talks about his fight with COVID-19 & the vaccine
-Brewery in Worcester closes temporarily after employee tests positive
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton schools to return to hybrid education model Jan. 4
-Travel expected to drop 29% over holiday season
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Fewer 'snowbirds' this year, more RV parks and campground
-Mass. officials announce 3,720 new cases, 55 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 5.8 percent
-Mass. health officials issue guidance for a safe holiday season
-Tragic: Married Texas teachers pass away while holding hands, family says
-27% of teachers are considering quitting because of COVID, survey finds
In The News
-Latest weather: Hunker down
+6:00: How Worcester is bracing for nor’easter
+6:00: Worcester closes municipal buildings because of storm
+6:00: Parking ban in effect in Worcester, trash collection delayed a day
+6:00: Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (19:05): COVID, Amazon, marijuana delivery & Puerto Rico
+6:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (27:26): Erin Williams, Worcester Cultural Coalition; Eric Butler, Worcester Light Opera Company
+Noon: United Way of Central Massachusetts receives a $5 million grant from billionaire philanthropist
+Noon: Wreaths Across America route through Worcester, starting at 12:30 today
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 16
+Noon: Detour on Route 49 in Sturbridge after bad crash
+Noon: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Charlton
+Noon: Will Thursday be a snow day for schools? Read the state’s guidance
-Storm preparations underway in Worcester (1:11)
-Missing Worcester woman’s family planning vigil on 6th anniversary
-Channel 25's reporting on O'Connor's Restaurant murder gets national attention
-Worcester police officer nearly hit by SUV; driver arrested on multiply charges
-Amazon confirms 2nd Worcester warehouse
-ICYMI: FlyORH (Bill Randell): Latest on Worcester Airport
-Snowstorm may not cancel classes in some Central Mass. school districts
-Worcester police deliver toys to Why Me Sherry's House (5:54). Gallery (23 photos)
-Radio Worcester (7:04): What it's like to be an Electoral College Elector with Former Elector Paul Giorgio
-Wreaths Across America convoy honoring nation's deceased veterans coming to Worcester
-Quinsigamond CC giving free nursing training in 2021
-WPI lands $3 million grant to help launch a new graduate program
-Whos of Who-cester (Tracy Novick): Nine years on
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-Worcester DA honors Westborough Police Sgt. for saving woman who had been stabbed by husband
-'All I want for Christmas is You' hits No. 1 again
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney+ in January. Hulu
-Homes: Single-family home prices in Worcester County rose 19% in November
-Shopping: Time is running out to ship your holiday gifts
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old Labrador retriever who spent 1,134 days at an animal shelter, has been adopted
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, portable toilets 'sing' Christmas carols in festive display
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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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