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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: There will be enough vaccines for the ‘entire U.S. adult population by June,’ Johnson & Johnson board member says
-What you need to know about COVID-19 scams
-Vaccine rollout change irks area education unions
-Worcester Housing Authority uses social media to boost mask wearing
-Barstool Sports bails out four Central Mass. businesses with relief fund
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester eatery closes temporarily after exposure
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 3,957 new cases, 87 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3.9 percent
-Food, agriculture, construction workers top list of most at risk of COVID death
-Racial disparity in vaccinations is ‘really troubling,’ Mass. medical official says
-Seattle hospital rushes to distribute vaccines after freezer breaks
-Pfizer to speed up research amid mutation threat
-Doctor explains rare cosmetic filler reactions to vaccine
-Deadly fungus could be the next potential pandemic
-Do I need the vaccine if I already had COVID?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Illinois couple married 63 years has 'date' while hospitalized with COVID
-Cat hilariously judges mom's quarantine habits (3:41)
In The News
-Latest weather: 8-12 inches forecast Monday into Tuesday
+Noon: Fire at three-decker on Water Street in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester native Michael Orland is music director for idols and stars
-Shrewsbury St. restaurants tighten belt during pandemic
-Worcester market damaged after two Ford Focus cars involved in crash
-Land near Indian Lake to begin redevelopment planning process
-Despite assistance from Worcester Community Action Council, a man in Warren has been without heat from more than a week
-Fire in Blackstone leaves 1 dead (:23)
-Diocese's Partners in Charity Appeal tops $1 million
-Virtual Women's Health and Wellness Conference set for Feb. 13
-ICYMI: Michaels replacing A.C. Moore at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester
-After decades, man who grew up in Worcester finds father through DNA test (2:11). Article
-Here are 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-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): 2 hospitalized in crash early Saturday morning in Holden
-Scam alert from Paxton police
-Nissan split in two in Douglas crash; two are injured
-33-year-old Fitchburg man indicted on firearm charge
-Grafton's Spagnuolo chasing third Super Bowl ring as coordinator
-Despite double-double by Gerrale Gates, HC men's basketball team falls in OT
-Tribute to 'Auburn's Oldest Citizen,' who recently passed away at 103
-SOPHIE, Grammy-nominated artist, dies in 'terrible accident' at 34 years old
-Tragic: Illinois mom, four daughters die after house fire
-TV/Streaming: Roku tops 50 million subscribers as streaming surges amid pandemic
-Homes: See inside this ski lodge home that's within walking distance to Wachusett Mountain
-Food: Recall issued for popular Dole salad product
-Shopping: DSW boots sale takes 25 percent off top-selling styles
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Meanwhile, in Germany, man poses as air traffic controller, gives fake flight instructions
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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