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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Downtown Worcester eatery closes temporarily after exposure
+6:00: Teachers say they want vaccine before heading back to classroom
+6:00: Anna Maria and Becker postpone games out of 'abundance of caution'
+Noon: Johnson & Johnson's one-dose vaccine just 66 percent effective
-Worcester officials call for area vaccine supersite (1:53). Article
-New cases drop in Worcester for 3rd consecutive week as city is ‘moving in the right direction’
-Eligible in Phase 1, Worcester City Councilors Khrystian King, Sarai Rivera receive vaccine
-Telegram & Gazette (29:00): City and health officials discuss vaccine distribution
-UMass Memorial to open vaccination site in downtown Worcester
-Worcester could take 2 mass vaccination sites: Officials
-Lawmakers, experts slam Mass. vaccination rollout
-Worcesteria: For many, vaccine still proving elusive
-Ray Mariano: State’s inadequate vaccine rollout has been a Titanic ship wreck
-Mass. working launch to call center after vaccine appointment site knocked as ‘maze of links’
-Price Chopper in Worcester to offer vaccines next week
-Best day of week to find vaccine appointments
-Experts work to dispel myths, allay fear of vaccine among Latinos
-ICYMI: Local couple shares experience of fighting COVID-19 together at DCU Center
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-192 Mass. cities and towns now at ‘high risk’ for spread, down from 222 last week
-How many variants of the coronavirus are there?
-Vaccines for children appear to be a half a year away, or longer
-What are COVID-19 vaccine cards?
In The News
-Latest weather: DPW issues frozen pipe advisory through Saturday
+6:00: City of Worcester issues cold weather advisory
+6:00: Boylston police ask for help finding town man
+6:00: Worcester crime prediction tool topic of council hearing
+Noon: Here are 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 29
-Worcester restaurant ready to emerge from hibernation (photo above)
-Man charged with murder at O'Connor's Restaurant arraigned on charges in a previous attack against victim
-Former nurse from West Boylston pleads guilty to tampering with pain medication
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): For National Lego Day, Matt Laramie is delivering 100 Lego sets to Worcester pediatric cancer patients and kids in need
-WICN Radio aims to grow alongside community
-Jake the Worcester Bravehearts Mascot hits the road for another year of Valentine's Day deliveries. Nominate your Valentine
-20 things to know from the city’s WooSox contract
-ICYMI: FlyORH (Bill Randell): Brother-in-law analogy for the WooSox lease payments
-Part 2: John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (12:09): Longfellow and Commodore roads
-Get ready for the perfect Super Bowl Sunday with an awesome package from Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
-Browse and buy beer, wine & liquor from home with Wachusett Wine & Spirits' online store
-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): Shrewsbury trucking site sells for $5 million
-Spencer apartments sell for $3.65 million
-Firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice on lake in Westborough
-Tractor-trailer gets stuck under railroad bridge in Westborough
-Fitchburg man pleads guilty to drug distribution
-Holy Cross weekend primer: Men's hockey vs. AIC (3:25)
-HC men's basketball team to play 2 home games vs. Colgate this weekend
-National: 6 dead, others injured after liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant
-Tragic: Video shows Atlanta teen dancing moments before she was shot dead
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Food: The Perfect Pair: A guide to the best food and beer pairings
-Business: What's going on with GameStop and the stock market?
-Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking award-winning actor, dies at 96
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, genius bank robber gives teller his actual ID during heist, feds say
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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