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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: As pandemic rages, some signs of improvement in Massachusetts
+2:30: Radio Worcester (12:17): City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19 vaccine, ShotSpotter, inauguration and Polar Park
+2:30: This Worcester recovery center allows older patients who live alone or need skilled care to get treatment from familiar faces
+2:30: Worcester offering $1.9 million in rental assistance to residents
+2:30: Do I Have COVID, a Cold or the Flu? Common Symptoms
-Radio Worcester (8:20): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID-19 in mid-January
-Worcester homeless shelters receive vaccine, will begin inoculating Tuesday
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-What to know about highly contagious variant from United Kingdom that has spread to Massachusetts, other states
-ICYMI: Worcester diner cuts hours, cites restrictions
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 3,224 new cases, 52 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 5.9 percent
-How can colleges limit the spread of variant?
-Massachusetts rolling out vaccinations to prisons, other congregate care settings
-Tragic: Indiana couple married 33 years die one day apart of COVID-19
-Teen saves Texas family from house fire after they lost their sense of smell because of COVID-19
-Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., group gives out bag of marijuana to those getting vaccinated
In The News
+6:00: Worcester kid accused of driving stolen car, rolling it in Spencer
+6:00: Adorable adoptable pets of the week in the Worcester area
+2:30: Defund WPD urges City Council to use ‘extreme caution’ as Worcester seeks to expand ShotSpotter technology
+2:30: 3 Worcester restaurants up for ‘most romantic’ in Mass.
+2:30: Worcester commuter rail spared weekend cuts
+2:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 19
+2:30: Zoe’s Rocks initiative keeps Shrewsbury teen’s message of kindness alive
-Overnight: Worcester building catches fire for second time
-Former restaurant manager ordered to forfeit $200,000 in Worcester money laundering case
-Police investigate gas station holdup at gunpoint in Sterling
-ICYMI: Service at Worcester Regional Airport takes another hit
-After turbulent year, call for rest, reflection at Worcester MLK breakfast
-Crompton Park skate park plans moving forward in Worcester
-DREAM JOB: Glazy Susan is hiring a doughnut decorator
-FlyORH (Bill Randell): Lease analogy for PawSox $6,000,000 equity contribution to ballpark
-Worcester Congressman Jim McGovern reflects on past weeks, path forward
-Worcesteria: Finding trust in the age of pandemic
-Worcester Youth Orchestras staying together in-person for music
-ICYMI: Service at Worcester Regional Airport takes another hit
-Reminder: Trash and recycling delayed a day in Worcester this week
-Limited time only: $5 off your delivery order from Peppercorn's. See how
-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): Auburn Public School Special Olympics Polar Plunge team seeks participants
-Holden Woman's Club offering scholarship
-Old Sturbridge Village offers winter walks of its grounds
-Police: Impaired driver arrested after driving onto Town Common in Upton
-Holy Cross junior forward Oluchi Ezemma named Crusader of the Week
-John DiPietro (11:00): Mark Henderson, founder of the016.com, looks ahead to 2021
-North End Motor Sales launches its own Economic Stimulus Plan with huge sale
-See the latest specials at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Food: New England company recalls chocolate after plastic pieces reported in product
-Homes: Video tour of Lodi Street home for sale in Worcester (:50)
-TV/Streaming: Top 5 moments from 'All in the Family' as the show turns 50
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): College basketball player in Okla. surprised with scholarship while working at Walmart
-Meanwhile, in Colombia, ‘cocaine hippos’ must be culled, scientists say — but not everyone agrees
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester program gave needy families monthly payments for 2 years. Here's what was learned
-As kids in Worcester knocked doors Halloween night, Operation Watchdog checked up on sex offenders
-New Worcester bakery specializing in croissants sells out 3 days in a row
-Related: Treats from Yolk & Crumb, new bakery in Worcester with homemade croissants (:34)
-Former top lottery seller in Worcester sells another $1 million winner
-Worcester planning roof replacements at 2 elementary schools
-The Village Marketplace noon to 5 Saturday
-Voting open for Worcester Business Journal’s 2026 Best of Business awards
-Nominations open for 2026 Isaiah Thomas Award winner
-Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full S.N.A.P. food aid payments
-Diesel technology at South High Community School (:37)
-T&G This Week: Why our past is still a part of our present and future
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Election, Holy Cross basketball preview, woman's body found
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Review of Worcester municipal election
-Dogs found on Country Club Boulevard Wednesday and Thursday
>DINING OUT:Tapas restaurant TapaVino! opens in Worcester
-ICYMI: Death of bakery worker Joanna Brown remains under investigation in Worcester
-After arrest in '09 murder, Worcester police confront lengthy list of unsolved cases
-Worcester City Council candidate calls for a recount
-Witness recalls Gardner slay suspect saying, "Don’t ask things you don’t need to know"
-Developer plans restaurant, 44 apartments in historic Downtown Worcester building
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): November Senior Center events
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: David Lookwhy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Where did the Shrewsbury High Class of 2025 end up?
-Husband speaks out after wife taken by I.C.E. agents in hostile Fitchburg arrest (2:04)
-Related: I.C.E. defends arrest of woman that drew crowd in Fitchburg (:51)
-Paxton officers commended for "positive police work"
-Nashoba exploring privatization of food services
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Slow Down Brewing to open brick-and-mortar brewery in Grafton
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band coming to DCU Center
-Here are the Grammy nominees in the biggest categories
-Why Taylor Swift didn't get any Grammy nominations for "The Life of a Showgirl"
-"Turn It Down" All-Stars guaranteed to raise a smile with "Sgt Pepper" benefit performance
>OPINION: Daniel Margolis: Voters rebuke activist City Council bloc
-Radio Worcester Political Roundtable (37:13): Election reflections and Supreme Court signals
-Shaun Connolly: Always be snoring
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime announcer on WTAG-AM
>SPORTS: How Josh McDaniels’ scheme tweaks have fueled Drake Maye’s special season
-Were Patriots smart to value picks over NFL trade acquisitions?
-Celtics lose to Orlando, 123-110, in NBA Cup (1:58). Article
-Holy Cross freshman quarterback Dom Campanile impresses after injuries give him opportunity
-Holy Cross football to face No. 4 Lehigh
-Holy Cross women’s basketball travels to No. 7 Duke
-Holy Cross men's hockey grounds Niagara, 5-1
-Old Grumbly Fan road trip: This Week in Worcester levels up
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-0
-New England Revolution bring in Marko Mitrovic as new head coach
-Not your average Joe: Okla's road back to Worcester
>NATIONAL: Executions are on the rise in the U.S., driven by 4 states
-ChatGPT drove users to suicide, psychosis and financial ruin: Lawsuits
-Tragic: Dad dies by suicide after leaving 2-year-old daughter to die in hot car (1:33)
>NEW ENGLAND: Healey considering buyouts for Mass. state workers
-Frustration grows at Logan Airport as dozens of flights are canceled (2:17)
-Blade breaks off of wind turbine in Plymouth (1:37)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. gets $59,000 in public safety grants
-Nichols announces 2025-26 Senior Advisory Council
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of your most common air travel questions, answered
>BUSINESS: Massachusetts-based iRobot eyes possible bankruptcy
-Tripadvisor plans to cut 20% of jobs amid strategic change, cost-cutting program
-Long-awaited marijuana social consumption rules could be voted on in December
>SHOPPING: Simmered by Sam makes scents for holidays
>HEALTH: Dentists warn parents against viral social media trend
-F.D.A. to streamline approvals for generic biological drugs in latest move targeting health costs
>FOOD: Make this historic apple pie fit for founding fathers (8:52)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: Netflix's "Frankenstein" and more
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" (1:59)
>CELEBRITY: A-list actor deemed unrecognizable in Michael Jackson biopic
-Katy Perry seemingly reveals reason for Orlando Bloom split in new song "Bandaids"
>HISTORY: Strange But True: Diving into the past of Clinton's trestle
>ANIMALS: Cat found outside of hardware store becomes new store manager (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS: Volunteers send free books to people in prisons across the country (3:17). Article
-Meanwhile, Hungarian man plays "Dance Dance Revolution" for 144 consecutive hours
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