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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Summer heat, humidity return today
+7:00: Meraki Café to open on Shrewsbury Street in former Dark Rose Saloon space
+7:00: Compass Tavern offers patrons free space, ride to ballpark for Worcester Red Sox games
+7:00: Gun incident on Dartmouth Street leads to gun recovery, arrest
+7:00: Holy Cross professor Victor Matheson on how the Olympics takes financial toll on host city
+7:00: College hockey's Ice Breaker Tournament moves to DCU Center
+7:00: On this date in 2018, overnight tornadoes touch down in Douglas and Upton
+Noon: 26-year-old suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man arrested in stolen U-Haul van with drugs
+Noon: Traffic stop in Worcester turns into arrest for loaded gun, K2
+Noon: 2 hospitalized following crash in Westborough
+Noon: Take a 3D video tour of Leicester home for sale
+Noon: New Nichols College president plans to expand the school's brand
-Chicken joint with a twist of Caribbean flavor is coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Restaurant's second Worcester location opens on Highland Street
-Soon-to-be leveled Greendale Mall remembered for youthful experiences, financial hardships
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 26
-Worcester Youth Center trying to combat gun violence
-New sorting machines in Worcester promise to speed mail delivery
-St. Vincent Hospital owner earned $834 million in 2nd quarter, stimulus included
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Fresh food shouldn't cost a fortune. Feed the whole family with major discounts on items nearing their best by dates with Flashfood
-Worcester man's 1,100 mile bike ride brings to light dangers of climate change
-Downtown Worcester BID works to keep district clean
-"Escape" to The Hanover Theatre's 2021-22 Broadway Series
-Clark students earn prestigious fellowships and scholarships to fund summer work
-Worcester State students help Worcester’s preschoolers gain critical early learning skills
-Worcester Public Library executive director reflects on expanding role
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of July 26
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits offers Rebel Bourbon from its single-barrel program
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury's Square One Players take first steps starting July 31
-Shrewsbury has vacancy on Zoning Board of Appeals
-Holden Board of Assessors inspections this week
-Boylston police warn of new grandparent scam
-'Hearts split doubleheader. Next home game at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Health: UMass Medical School introduces unprecedented "drama therapy" for mental illness
-Homes: Worcester County home market remains hot, as sales & prices spiked in June
-Tragic: Girl, 13, killed in drive-by shooting at picnic table in North Carolina
-National: American optimism on direction of U.S. plummets
-Animals: MassWildlife asks residents to report dead bird sightings
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in August (8:22)
-History: Former "Insane Hospital" in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Business owners ruck 100 miles for Why Me & Sherry's House
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch police eject trespassing alligator from mall
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: When would teens need to get vaccination to have full immunity before school starts?
+7:00: Major medical groups call for health care employers to mandate vaccines for workers
+Noon: Pop-up vaccination clinic until 2 p.m. today at La Plaza Supermarket, 1000 Main St., Worcester
+Noon: Radio Worcester (5:49): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, vaccinations, variants and masks
-Worcester School Committee, Board of Health to meet on COVID safety
-Dr. Fauci says U.S. headed in "wrong direction" on coronavirus
-More vaccine mandates likely once FDA grants full approvals: experts
-ICYMI: Worcester doctors Robert Finberg and Michael Hirsh explain how the Delta variant is fueling an increase in cases among the unvaccinated
-California man who mocked vaccines dies of COVID-19
-First Mass. VaxMillions giveaway is set to happen Monday
-What are your odds of winning Vax Millions drawing?
-Register now for the last 4 $1 million giveaways. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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