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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: 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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