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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (20:27): Vaccine, City Council, public schools, police & more
+5:00: How have Worcester's artists weathered the pandemic?
+5:00: New pre-print study suggests reinfection is not that rare
+Noon: UMass Medical School researchers track virus changes, community spread, as part of surveillance network
+Noon: Shawarma Palace in Worcester set to reopen Thursday after closing due to COVID exposure
+Noon: Adults 20 to 49 are biggest spreaders in U.S.: study
+9:00: Here's how close Worcester area hospitals are to capacity
-Worcester hasn’t wasted a single vaccine but will implement a waitlist to use when doses become available due to no-shows
-‘Recovery bell’ installed at DCU Center in Worcester rings each time a patient recovers
-Politicians pressure schools to reopen during pandemic
-If your loved one is hesitant to get the vaccine, share this
-Feds to start sending vaccine to pharmacies next week
-Clark University announces spring reopening plans, classes online to start
-ICYMI: Worcester won't have vaccines to start phase 2 until end of week
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,963 new cases, 45 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3.4 percent
-Doctors ‘stunned’ that dozens who got vaccine have not returned for 2nd dose
-70%-85% of Americans need to be fully vaccinated for a return to normal, Dr. Fauci says. So far it's less than 2%
-Bruins' upcoming games against Sabres postponed
-'Worrying' new mutation detected in U.K. variant
-AstraZeneca vaccine drastically cuts transmission, study finds
In The News
+5:00: Worcester City Council not giving up on idea of municipal broadband network
+5:00: Worcester officials vowed to implement changes within its police department; Here’s what the city has done
+5:00: Worcester School Committee to take first glimpse of FY '22 budget
+5:00: Renovated assisted living facility opens in Worcester
+5:00: Rosen's Roundtable #426 (28:03): The controversy over ShotSpotter Connect and where do the homeless go to the bathroom?
+5:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (29:44): Saba Shahid, Chief Smiling Officer, The Art Cart
+5:00: 'Sader Stories (34:16): National Girls and Women in Sports Day
-UPDATED: Pedestrian struck, killed by tractor-trailer overnight on Mass Pike in Charlton
+Noon: Ch. 4: Second-grader sees smoke, notifies mother of Millbury fire (1:33)
+9:00: Doh! Girl will launch next level bagel craze in Worcester
+9:00: Thai Corner opens at June Street site in Worcester
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Feb. 2
+9:00: Full list of Golden Globe nominations
+9:00: Artist Spotlight: 'A Consumer's Reflection: The work of Sam Aman'
-3 people, dog survive plane crash in Leicester (1:36)
-Snowmobilers help rescue 3 people from Leicester crash (2:01)
-Related: Leicester Police Department release
-Headaches and Heartbreak: 7 Investigates helps Worcester couple gets belongings back after cross country move
-Water main break caused extensive flooding in Worcester neighborhood
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mother and son create a snow sculpture elephant in a park at Crown Hill
-Deb Hall launches bid for Worcester City Council
-Bill Shaner: Guinea pigs for an unproven technology
-Janice Harvey: D.C. or bust
-Radio Worcester (11:33): City Manager Ed Augustus talks snow, COVID-19 & vaccine and Polar Park
-Worcester council heaping helping of praise for food insecurity efforts
-Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Worcester and Holden and Grafton because of storm
-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): Higher prices coming for Grafton’s trash
-Auburn welcomes new firefighter/paramedic
-Authorities say electrical issue to blame in fatal Blackstone fire
-ICYMI: 2 arrested after armed robbery at Flynn’s Truck Stop, Shrewsbury police say
-Did Jake the Worcester Bravehearts mascot see his shadow yesterday? How many more weeks until Bravehearts Opening Night? (1:31)
-TV/Streaming: 'Jeopardy!' announces more guest hosts
-Movies: 8 must-see movies coming to local theaters, streaming services in February
-Food: The Shamrock Shake is back at McDonald’s on Feb. 15
-Tragic: Snow shoveling dispute leaves 3 dead in likely murder-suicide in Pennsylvania
-Celebrity: Hal Holbrook, Emmy and Tony winner, dies at 95
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Meanwhile, Florida man, 22, leaves no doubt that he is a Florida Man™
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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