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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester man was part of the Pfizer trial, but didn’t get the actual shot; His experience and what it means for future trials
-UMass Medical School’s Dr. Finberg on 3rd vaccine, rollout groups (3:42)
-Worcester’s Health and Human Services commissioner's vaccination plea to Hispanic community (2:52)
-Anti-vaccine rabbi dismissed by Central Mass. organization
-Worcester restaurants thrilled to expand seating capacity
-ICYMI: What Mass. residents should bring to vaccine appointments (1:35)
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 2,982 new cases, 74 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3.2 percent
-Gov. Baker announces call center for residents (2:59)
-COVID-19 timeline: Where will we be in 3 months? In 6 months? In a year?
-Stimulus check latest: Help is nearing. What’s the timeline?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wisconsin mom who gave birth in COVID-19 coma finally meets daughter
In The News
-Latest weather: 6-8 inches of snow expected tomorrow
+7:00: Winter parking ban in effect at 11 a.m. Sunday in Worcester
+7:00: February specials at Wachusett Wine & Spirits available in time for the Super Bowl
+7:00: How Amazon targeted Worcester
+7:00: With Worcester planning for hybrid learning next month, one parent wants to form a group to hold the district accountable
+7:00: Chamber of Commerce Facebook Live 360 Pivot (20:23): The WorcShop
-Second man faces murder charge in July shooting in Worcester
-Records contradict Chief Sargent's claims about racism in Worcester Police Department
-Worcester man featured in Ch. 4 report on surprise bills from mass. unemployment office (3:05). Article
-Millbury police car victim of hit and run, suspect arrested and charged with OUI, open container
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-5 Great Places in Worcester to Grab a Super Bowl Spread
-Worcester schools facing tough budget year, but possible solutions eyed
-Worcester pastors raise concerns about plan to adopt comprehensive sex ed in city schools
-Worcesteria: Worcester's original Black sports superstar
-SeltzerTime #102 (1:08:08): Getting attention without paying for it
-MassEquality moves to Worcester
-Worcester Chamber Music Society launches talk series
-ICYMI: Worcester officer shown in video slapping man in stretcher given suspension
-NEW: Part 3 of John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (11:57): Newton Square area
-Trash and recycling delayed a day this week in Worcester and Holden and Grafton because of storm
-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): Shrewsbury woman pleads guilty to perjury charge
-Firefighters free horse from fence in Westborough
-Worcester Bravehearts announce 2 weeks of summer camp July 19 - 23 and July 26 - 30
-Holy Cross announces spring football schedule, first game March 13
-Holy Cross weekend primers: Women's hockey vs. Northeastern (2:14); Women's basketball vs. Army (3:25)
-Jennifer Lawrence injured filming Netflix movie in Brockton
-Oscar winner, ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Food: Lawsuit claims Market Basket shorted customers on coffee (:30)
-Homes: 3 open houses coming up in Worcester
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Meanwhile, in New York City, sewage plant’s strangely popular Valentine’s Day tour goes virtual
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
+6:00: The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
+6:00: Worcester seeks to host Ghana World Cup fans, despite Providence base
+6:00: Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
+6:00: Worcesteria: Remembering the best fictional Worcester Centrum show
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 22
+Noon: Becoming Robert Goddard: A rocketeer rooted in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester nonprofits share $500,000 grant pool
+Noon: At St. Mary’s Fish Fry, over 1,000 guests eat over 500 pounds of haddock
-Firefighters battle blaze in apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester jury convicts man of child rape
-Millbury woman home from Middle East after 40-hour journey (2:02)
-Green Hill Park is the "crown jewel" of Worcester
-City of Worcester opens applications for Green Hill Park Community Garden Plots
-Worcester nonprofit rebrands as Your Access Advocates amid 50th anniversary
-City Council weighs development, police headquarters, World Cup
>DINING OUT: Castle lets you dine with a 40-foot dragon and race go-karts (1:28)
-ICYMI: The Shops at Blackstone Valley to expand with 2 new buildings
-Woman admits stealing $220K from Worcester rest home, residents
-Massachusetts’ best-kept country music secret is this Worcester honky tonk bar
-When is the last day of school in Central Mass.? See town-by-town map
-Worcester looking into installing 5 air quality sensors
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: Where community meets craft: How local businesses lift our schools
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dilapidated footbridge on popular Shrewsbury trail will be replaced
-Officials discuss expansion, allocation of Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant
-Templeton police arrest woman for violating restraining order by revving engine, yelling outside ex-boyfriend's home
-Health Foundation of Central Mass. invests additional $400,000 in Southbridge CARES
-Westborough completes redistricting; 114 students to switch elementary schools
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "Burnin' down the house"
-WICN Brian Barlow Concert Series featuring Shawnn Monteiro and her trio March 27th
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Finally home!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at age 99
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Cavaliers, 109-98
-Bruins lose to Penguins, 5-4
-Ty Law talks Christian Gonzalez’s contract, Bill Belichick negotiations and more
-Stockfish scores overtime winner to send Holy Cross men's hockey to Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinals on Monday
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres in shootout, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Terrorism investigated in U.S. embassy explosion in Oslo
-Iran confirms Russia’s helping "in many different directions" in its war with U.S., Israel
-Mom who vanished 24 years ago says she left family because of "domestic issues"
-Tragic: Beloved elderly couple of 70 years died holding hands after tragic car crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Taunton rallies around families who lost everything during massive house explosion
>COLLEGES: Clarkies awarded at American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): When to book flights for the best deals
-Is Basic Economy a good deal? Here's what to consider
>BUSINESS: Japan's Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 7% as oil soars to $114 a barrel
-Energy from bricks, and more chemistry tricks: Julio D’Arcy’s lab is a happy place of experimentation
>HOMES: Can solar panels lower your utility bill in the winter? (1:37)
>HEALTH: Women's Health Myths: Doctor warns against believing claims about testosterone
>FOOD: Scientists pinpoint why resisting a donut can feel impossible — even when you're full
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Dinosaurs" (2:01)
>MOVIES: Jason Biggs gives "American Pie 5" update: "Nostalgia is big right now"
>CELEBRITY: Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald dies at 84
-Eric Dane's widow, Rebecca Gayheart, moves late actor's belongings out of Johnny Depp's home
>ANIMALS: Woman adopts handicapped senior cat for the sweetest reason (2:28)
>HISTORY: LIFE magazine photo, 1931: "Light Standard on Park Ave south of Highland St."
>GOOD NEWS: Officer recognized for saving 1-year-old boy who nearly drowned
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, couple walking their dogs make stunning 2,000-year-old discovery on a beach
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