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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:15: Worcester man was part of the Pfizer trial, but didn’t get the actual shot; His experience and what it means for future trials
-Worcester State University to host mass vaccination site starting Feb. 16
-Online portal for those who would like to volunteer at vaccination site
-What Mass. residents should bring to vaccine appointments (1:35)
-Gov. Charlie Baker increases capacity for restaurants, gyms starting Monday
-New cases in Worcester drop by about half compared to last week
-Worcester School Committee votes to start hybrid learning in March as parents grow frustrated with delays
-Gov. Baker: Worcester field hospital to stay for a while (:24)
-UMass, Reliant, City of Worcester launch social service resource portal
-Holy Cross project chronicles COVID history and its impact in real time
-Updated case numbers for every city and town in Central Massachusetts
-Variants explained: Conversation with Dr. John Haran
-ICYMI: CVS stores in Worcester, North Grafton among those to have vaccine next 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 2,602 new cases,74 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 3.3 percent
-6 vaccine scams that target your money and personal information – and what to do about them
-Experts split on delaying vaccine second doses. Here’s why
-Johnson & Johnson submits its single-dose vaccine for FDA emergency use authorization
-What we know about the long-term effects of having COVID-19
-Survivors discuss experience with reinfection
-Tragic: Arizona couple married for 50 years die seconds apart from COVID-19
In The News
+5:45: Second man faces murder charge in July shooting in Worcester
+5:45: Worcester pastors raise concerns about plan to adopt comprehensive sex ed in city schools
+5:45: Shrewsbury woman pleads guilty to perjury charge
+5:45: Worcesteria: Worcester's original Black sports superstar
+5:45: SeltzerTime #102 (1:08:08): Getting attention without paying for it
+5:45: Jennifer Lawrence injured filming Netflix movie in Brockton
+5:45: Oscar winner, ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies
+12:15: 5 Great Places in Worcester to Grab a Super Bowl Spread
+12:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Feb. 5
+12:15: Holy Cross announces spring football schedule, first game March 13
+12:15: Holy Cross weekend primers: Women's hockey vs. Northeastern (2:14); Women's basketball vs. Army (3:25)
+12:15: Worcester Chamber Music Society launches talk series
+12:15: 43rd anniversary of the Blizzard of '78
-Worcester officer shown in video slapping man in stretcher given suspension
-Worcester man unknowingly swallows an AirPod earbud while sleeping, emergency surgery required for removal
-Sutton's Chloe Belsito to appear on 'American Idol'
-Here's what led to Polar Park's $159.5 million price tag
-19-year-old Worcester man faces firearms charges
-Fire hits Vernon Hill triple-decker
-Worcester's Dominique Price creates Black history card game
-NEW: Part 3 of John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (11:57): Newton Square area
-ICYMI: Doh! Girl will launch next level bagel craze in Worcester
-Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Worcester and Holden and Grafton because of storm
-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): Millbury police warn residents about stolen mail
-Man who killed Shrewsbury officer in 1975 granted medical parole
-Investigation continues into plane crash on Moose Hill Road in Leicester. Video (1:42). Gallery (11 photos)
-Rutland approves agreement with marijuana company
-Fire logs: Millbury and Sutton
-WCCA-TV's 'Close to Home' (28:18): Author Mike Tourville, 'Voices from the fallen'
-Worcester Bravehearts announce 2 weeks of summer camp July 19 - 23 and July 26 - 30
-Shopping: 16 Presidents Day furniture deals
-Food: New recipe from Chef Joey: Quick Winter Soup
-Homes: 3 open houses coming up in Worcester
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Texas boy with cerebral palsy saves family from carbon monoxide
-Meanwhile, in Texas, watch migratory birds get drunk on fermented berries
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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