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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:45: UMass Memorial opens vaccination site in Downtown in Worcester
+6:45: Radio Worcester (9:59): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about the new mass vaccination site at Worcester State
+6:45: Thousands of vaccination slots available at Gillette Stadium this week
+6:45: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (29:38): Rev. Jose Perez, COVID-19 survivor
+6:45: Pfizer vaccine works on South Africa variant: study
+6:45: COVID-19 patients with gum disease more likely to die: study
+9:30: Free testing in Worcester this week
+9:30: Mass. is the state most dissatisfied with dating during pandemic
-Mass. relaxing capacity restrictions for businesses starting Monday
-ICYMI: Price Chopper to offer vaccine starting Monday
-Can't get an online appointment? Vaccine call center open for Mass. seniors
-Worcester’s Health and Human Services commissioner's vaccination plea to Hispanic community (2:52)
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 3,004 new cases, 76 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3 percent
-America's deaths could reach 530,000 this month — equal to one every minute of the pandemic
-Are vaccines safe for cancer patients? Here is what cancer experts say
In The News
-Latest weather: Up to 5" of snow possible on Tuesday
+6:45: St. Vincent Hospital nurses to take strike vote on Wednesday
+6:45: NAACP chapter sues Worcester over school board election system that allegedly discriminates
+6:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Feb. 8
+9:30: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold at Worcester Stop & Shop
-Ex-teacher, a former Worcester resident, seeks compassionate release after sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for trying to buy live sex videos involving children
-ICYMI: Difficult recovery for Worcester man months after brick was thrown into car
-Winter parking ban lifted at 6 a.m. Monday in Worcester
-Restaurant igloos take on a romantic twist for Valentine’s Day weekend
-Cold Feet Warm Hearts delivers 4,000 items to Worcester shelters
-Worcester City Councilor proposes fire cadet program
-Worcester Historical Museum continues to add to Black History Project
-Here are several great ways to celebrate Black History Month in Worcester
-February specials at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-NEW: Part 3 of John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (11:57): Newton Square area
-SelzterTime #104 (1:22:44): All Cans Open the Same Way, Baby!
-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): Northborough's Eleanor Stalcup will be among nation's first female Eagle Scouts
-Shrewsbury woman pleads guilty to perjury charge in connection with tax fraud investigation
-Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7 as Buccaneers beat Chiefs, 31-9
-Holy Cross women's basketball can't complete sweep of Army
-Worcester Bravehearts announce 2 weeks of summer camp July 19-23 and July 26-30
-Worcester-based pianist leads virtual chamber trio performance recorded at Mechanics Hall
-Tragic: Michigan baby shower attendee dies after cannon explodes
-TV/Streaming: New movies on demand: 'The Go-Go's,' 'Little Fish,' 'Falling' + More
-Food: This Keurig-like machine for soft serve ice cream is what the world really needs
-Homes: The 5 newest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-Shopping: HP Presidents Day Sale on laptops, PCs, accessories
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Longtime friendship of 2 Tennessee men fueled by weekly high five (2:47)
-Meanwhile, in India, watch as couple gets married while scuba diving 60 feet under water
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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