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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:15: Radio Worcester (11:43): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of COVID-19, the vaccine and the variants
+5:15: Holy Cross men's basketball games against Army this weekend postponed
+5:15: Mass. approaching 500,000 cases
+8:30: Weather forces time change for free testing in Worcester
-Some Mass. vaccine distribution sites shift schedules because of storm
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey to pause all team activities after positive test
-Vaccine hesitancy exists, particularly among Black, Latinx communities
-ICYMI: Barstool Sports bails out four Central Mass. businesses with relief fund
-Mass. officials announce 2,546 new cases, 46 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3.6 percent
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-There will be enough vaccines for the ‘entire U.S. adult population by June,’ Johnson & Johnson board member says
-Novavax vaccine works, but less so against variants
-The U.S. is in an 'absolute race against time' with new variants, expert says
-‘Polio pioneer’ sees shades of the ’50s and ’60s in today’s pandemic
-CDC mandates masks on public transport as more states detect variants
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family, friends put on birthday parade for 103-year-old Oklahoma woman who beat COVID-19
In The News
-Latest weather: Worcester in store for 12" to 18" of snow
+5:20: 2 arrested after armed robbery at Flynn’s Truck Stop, Shrewsbury police say
+5:20: Worcester man indicted for murder in July shooting
+5:20: Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Worcester because of storm
+5:20: Papa Gino’s in Worcester celebrates Beth ‘Buffi’ Jackson for 50 years of service
+5:20: Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester – February
+5:20: 8 must-see movies coming to local theaters, streaming services in February
+5:20: Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Holden because of storm
+10:00: Millbury Fire thanks civilian heroes of Sunday's three-decker fire
+8:30: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on West Boylston Street in Worcester
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Feb. 1
+8:30: All WRTA buses running on snow routes
+8:30: School closings
+7:10: UPDATE: Worcester parking ban effective at 8 a.m. Monday
-Officials urge residents to stay home during storm
-Injured firefighter 'doing well' after three-decker fire in Millbury
-Related: Fire at three-decker on Water Street in Millbury
-Worcester restaurant voted among top 3 most romantic in state
-You can get a tree coffee at Dunkin’ every Monday in February
-Opening public bathrooms in Worcester backed by business group
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (24:02): Author Amanda Sinatra
-Worcester native Michael Orland is music director for idols and stars
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Prateek charms on 'If I Were A Dog'
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury St. restaurants tighten belt during pandemic
-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): No school Tuesday in Grafton because of snowstorm
-Meetings in Millbury this week
-New Sterling town administrator no stranger to small towns
-Women-owned law firm opens in downtown Worcester
-Traded quarterback Matthew Stafford reportedly agreed to go anywhere but to New England
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Colgate
-Gov. Baker bets on sports wagering $$$ in budget
-TV/Streaming: 'The Little Things' HBO Max, stream it or skip it?
-Homes: 5 new Worcester homes for sale
-Shopping: Get a Visa® prepaid card when you bundle eligible LG products at Better Electric
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Meanwhile, in Wenham, town issues self-defense tips for run-ins with wild turkeys
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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