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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:00: Gov. Baker: State to open 7 mass vaccination sites (2:33)
+8:00: What to do, and not do, before and after your vaccine shot
+8:00: Moderna says vaccine works against emerging variants
+2:30: Radio Worcester (38:38): COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall with Ed Augustus, Dr. Michael Hirsh and Karyn Clark
+2:30: Boston doctor suggests wearing 2 masks as U.K. variant spreads
-Research firm raises alarms about Worcester-area ICU bed shortage
-Statewide stay-at-home order, 9:30 p.m. curfew for businesses lifted (:58)
-COVID-19 claims brother and sister from well-known Worcester family
-Worcester City Hall reopens today by appointment
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester city officials clarify who is eligible for vaccines during Phase 1
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 3,750 new cases, 67 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 4.9 percent
-California may have highly contagious homegrown strain
-CDC reviewing new data that suggests U.K. variant could be more deadly
-As U.S. hits 25 million cases, a race between vaccines and variants
-At the office: Can you be fired for refusing vaccine if your employer requires it?
In The News
+8:00: Judge upholds evidence against defendant charged in fire that killed Worcester firefighter
+8:00: Overpass on Webster Street in Worcester clipped by rig - again
+8:00: Worcesteria: Backyard chickens in Worcester? The sky is falling!
+8:00: Worcester given $1.1 million in state anti-violence grant funding
+8:00: Gerrale Gates named Crusader of the Week
+2:30: Table Talk Pie Store celebrates 4 years with 2 new pie flavors
+2:30: Seven Saws Brewing building 8,000 square foot taproom and brewhouse
+2:30: Bill Shaner: Predictive policing shows City Hall moves fast when it wants to
+2:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 25
+2:30: Snow coming late Tuesday will impact Wednesday morning commute
+2:30: Massachusetts Health Connector continuing open enrollment through late March
-Sunday morning shooting in Worcester leaves 22-year-old man hospitalized
-Dudley woman seriously injured in New Hampshire snowmobile crash
-Tracy Novick, Worcester School Committee (14:57): The (state) FY22 budget is coming
-ArtsWorcester 17th annual College Show opens online Jan. 28
-FlyORH (Bill Randell): Lease limits PawSox to only $18 million in cost overruns
-Browse and buy beer, wine & liquor from home with Wachusett Wine & Spirits' online store
-John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (7:45): Newton Square (Coolidge Road Area)
-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): Lazour brothers from Boylston release soundtrack for musical on Egyptian Revolution
-North End Motor Sales launches its own Economic Stimulus Plan with huge sale
-Vape store owner closes shop in Auburn, moves across state line
-Thousands in Gardner school district receive violent, racist emails from student account
-Family of woman killed in Ayer car crash speaks out
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball teams fall to Lehigh
-Tribute to Worcester Public School educator of 38 years who recently passed
-Food: Chef Joey's crispy potato recipe
-Health: Mass. has high out-of-pocket healthcare costs, and it's growing
-TV/Streaming: Netflix crosses 200 million susbcriber milestone
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old in Alabama creates care kits to help homeless people
-Meanwhile, in England, McDonald's customer calls cops after missing breakfast menu
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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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