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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: New timeline and sites for vaccine in Mass.
+5:30: White people are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino Americans, analysis shows
+5:30: 8 myths about the vaccine explained
+5:30: Pregnant women should avoid Moderna vaccine, WHO says
+11:30: State launching testing for child care providers (:59)
-Radio Worcester (38:38): Vaccine Town Hall with Ed Augustus, Dr. Michael Hirsh and Karyn Clark
-UMass Medical School professor: A key to defeating COVID-19 could be in your gut
-Nurse at DCU Center collecting clothes for homeless COVID-19 patients (1:48). Article
-Boston Globe: Field hospitals, including DCU Center, play vital role as surge continues
-'Slow decline' in patient numbers at DCU Center field hospital
-UMass Medical School enrolling for Moderna youth vaccine trial
-Mass. moving on to Phase 2 of vaccine rollout Feb. 1 (1:44)
-ICYMI: COVID-19 claims brother and sister from well-known Worcester family
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 3,477 new cases, 45 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 4.8 percent
-Gov. Baker: State to open 7 mass vaccination sites (2:33)
-If students aren’t getting vaccines, will schools be safe?
-What to do, and not do, before and after your vaccine shot
-Moderna says vaccine works against emerging variants
-Boston doctor suggests wearing 2 masks as U.K. variant spreads
-Meanwhile, in Spain, elderly woman who 'died' of COVID shows up at nursing home
In The News
+5:30: Parking ban in Worcester effective 6 p.m. Tuesday
+5:30: WPD welcomes 6 new officers
+5:30: Man suffers gunshot wound to foot in Webster parking lot confrontation
+5:30: Traffic stop in Shrewsbury leads to gun, drug charges
+5:30: Widespread internet outages reported across Northeast (:26)
+11:30: Worcester Regional Airport may not see commercial flights until 2022
+11:30: Worcester Branch NAACP elects new leaders, Fred Taylor new president
+11:30: 29-year-old man shot, Worcester man arrested on gun charges
+11:30: 21-year-old Millbury man arrested in Rutland with over 1,000 pills, LSD
+11:30: 6th anniversary of 6-week 'snow blitz'
-Newest downtown Worcester apartments aiming to open in April
-$1 million Powerball winner sold in Worcester
-Judge upholds evidence against defendant charged in fire that killed Worcester firefighter
-Overpass on Webster Street in Worcester clipped by rig - again
-Table Talk Pie Store celebrates 4 years with 2 new pie flavors
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 26
-Worcester given $1.1 million in state anti-violence grant funding
-Bill Shaner: Predictive policing shows City Hall moves fast when it wants to
-Worcesteria: Backyard chickens in Worcester? The sky is falling!
-WCCA-TV 'The Mayor's Forum' (28:29): Tam Le, Chashu Ramen + Izakaya, and Jean-Luc Wittner, Suzette Crêperie & Cafe
-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): $1 million scratch ticket sold in Rutland
-Seven Saws Brewing building 8,000 square foot taproom and brewhouse in Holden
-Millbury Assistant Fire Chief Francis B. King retires after 47 years on the job
-Millbury Police Chief Donald Desorcy retires after 42 years of service
-North End Motor Sales launches its own Economic Stimulus Plan with huge sale
-Gerrale Gates named Crusader of the Week
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-National: Kid arrested in killings of 5 in Indiana, including pregnant woman
-Health: Massachusetts Health Connector continuing open enrollment through late March
-Homes: 5 latest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: New on Amazon Prime in February
-Shopping: Crocs make a quarantine comeback
-Tribute to consumer research giant J.D. Power III, a Holy Cross grad and one-time Worcester paperboy who recently passed away
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Louisiana man with dementia forms special bond with kids (2:21)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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