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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester won't have vaccines to start phase 2 until end of week
-Number of patients at DCU Center field hospital continues to decline
-Radio Worcester (11:43): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of COVID-19, the vaccine and the variants
-Worcesteria: Understand the rollout phases before calling foul
-One year later: The COVID pandemic in Massachusetts (1:52)
-Holy Cross men's basketball games against Army this weekend postponed
-UMass professor is studying COVID's effect on young people with mental health conditions
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 2,270 new cases, 30 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3.5 percent
-Massachusetts confirms 500,000 cases
-Gov. Baker predicts ‘good week’ at mass vaccination sites
-When is it safe to see vaccinated people in person? (2:01)
-Tragic: Missouri teen who beat cancer three times dies from COVID-19
-2 million Australians in lockdown after one case found
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10 moments of hope, kindness from one year of pandemic life
In The News
-Latest weather: Officially 13.8 inches of snow Worcester, 2nd highest Feb. 1 total in history
+8:00: Some in Worcester didn't mind the city covered in snow
+8:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Feb. 2
+8:00: School closings
+8:00: Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil predicts winter will hang on
-Storm central: Here's why Worcester gets more snow than most
-2 arrested after armed robbery at Flynn’s Truck Stop, Shrewsbury police say
-Former Rutland cop Jason Briddon denied new rape trial after ex-wife, citing perjury concern, declines to provide alibi
-Worcester man indicted for murder in July shooting
-Worcester council committee OKs 'crime forecasting' report
-Papa Gino’s in Worcester celebrates Beth ‘Buffi’ Jackson for 50 years of service
-Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester – February
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: Kick 'em when they're down
-Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Worcester and Holden and Grafton because of storm
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurant voted among top 3 most romantic in state
-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
-The Spirits Guide (39:19): 6 Canadian Whiskies I believe you should try
-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): Millbury Fire thanks civilian heroes of Sunday's 3-decker fire
-Firefighters respond when wood pellets ignite after being places in electric heater
-National: America’s murder rate increase in 2020 has ‘no modern precedent’
-Men's basketball player RJ Johnson named Crusader of the Week
-Steve Spagnuolo of Grafton wants 'another crack' at being an NFL head coach
-Movies: The 7 best movies about Groundhog Day
-Homes: 5 new Worcester homes for sale
-Animals: Pandas enjoy snow day at National Zoo
-Shopping: Super Bowl 2021 TV Deals
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, barber surprises client with ‘Kim Jong-un’ haircut
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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