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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: Dry and sunny, high of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police: Boy, 2, remains in critical condition after fall from window
-Earlier: Toddler seriously injured after falling from window in Worcester (:24). Article
-Community, unity embraced at Worcester African Festival on Common
-Meet the freshman teachers who are starting out this fall in Worcester schools
-Talking trash: Worcester residents, businesses mix opinions on city's cleanliness
-Earlier: City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
-Teen daughters of Brazilian national detained by I.C.E. missing from D.C.F. custody
-Goose, the large, elusive lizard, is safely captured (:28). Article
-Related: Memes depict missing lizard turning up in unlikely places
-Earlier: Goose now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
-Event at Regatta Point to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
-Worcester man sentenced to prison for murder of 23-year-old
-Police pup siblings reunite in adorable moment in Worcester County
-Workers with disabilities battle preconceived notions, as their labor force participation rises and company programs expand
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Friendly's parent company purchased by Legacy Brands
-ICYMI: Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
-How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Elvis tribute artist at Holden Bandstand Concert Series today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton sets override details
-TODAY! Spencer Summer Concert Series continues with the Deloreans
-Police in Webster call off search for possibly armed suspect
-Driver with suspended license linked to missed child support stopped with child in car in Rutland
-Leominster man indicted for allegedly laundering $1.35 million from forged tax refund check
-Bolton Fair returns August 8th to 10th
-Entertainment highlights from Bolton Fair schedule
-Former Clinton resident hopes new salon is welcome place for all
-Grafton's Summer Concert Series
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-Sterling native bringing his music to the Northeast ... and farther
-100 FM The Pike (10:22): Director Michael Shanks
-"A Chorus Line" turns 50 — and Broadway is desperate for another hit like it
>OPINION: Laurel: A visit to the octagon houses of Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: August Horrorscopes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (55:40): T-Kea Blackman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught in Worcester for 37 years
>SPORTS: Here's what NFL Network could look like at ESPN
-Tom Brady takes jab at ex Gisele Bündchen over being a "great parent"
-Celtics’ Jayson Tatum "looks great" in injury recovery: Scout
-Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million
-Red Sox beat Astros, 7-3
-Former Quabbin, Worcester Academy star Jamison Howland helping Bravehearts surge into postseason
-Bravehearts set a franchise record for wins in a season. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:18): Get to know Coach Patrick Denecke
-WooSox fall to IronPigs, 4-3
>CARS: Over 100,000 Kia K5 cars recalled over window trim issue
>NATIONAL: Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? (1:51)
-Interstellar alien probe? Scientist on new mysterious "comet" (10:11)
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
>TRAGIC: Family tearfully sends-off teen killed by drunk driver before his organs donated
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal funding cuts to impact $16 billion of Mass. economy
-Lawsuits and luxury homes: Who is Gabriel House's Dennis Etzkorn? (5:02). Article
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross CrossTalks Episode 5 (11:09): Ally McDonald
-The AMCAST (18:41): Conversation with Drew Melendez, Dean of Students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Fall travel deals and destination ideas
>BUSINESS: Mass. tax ruling creates new risk for founders who move out of state
-What is a manufacturing agreement?
-Connie Askin: Unlocking the power of mentorship
>HOMES: Mass. broker fee rules: Will new law actually make renting easier?
>HEALTH: "I want to be the first": Mass. man has life-changing therapy (3:37). Article
-Doctor on how parents can maintain kids education during summer break (2:17)
>FOOD: Coca-Cola launches cane sugar soda in U.S.
>TV/STREAMING: Judge Judy recreates controversial verdicts and challenges viewers in "Justice on Trial"
>MOVIES: "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" still leaps over competition
>CELEBRITY: Unrecognizable Jason Momoa shaves off signature facial hair ahead of "Dune" filming
>ANIMALS: Tiny puppy who can’t stand on her own learns to run (3:02)
>HISTORY: W.S.C. Stay Connected (58:46): The Antiquarian Antiquarian Society
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet marks 102nd birthday, bar mitzvah
-Meanwhile, in China, humanoid robots throw punches at A.I. summit (2:53)
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