Here's what happening today in and around Worcester
+NEW (3:00): Plane crash reported at Sterling Airport
+NEW (2:30): WPI delays D term, will hold classes online for two weeks after
+NEW (2:30): DCU Center loses two conferences as businesses address coronavirus concerns
+NEW (2:30): Vote for your top Country Act nominee at Worcester Music Awards
+NEW (12:15): Popular Park Ave. bar in Worcester closes indefinetly
+NEW (12:15): Voice of Business podcast (42:26) -- Karyn Rhodes of Complete Payroll Solutions, Grace Elton of Tower Hill Botanic Garden
+NEW (12:15): Does your name start with a 'D'? Get a free pie this week at Table Talk
+NEW (12:15): Mass. releases latest coronavirus quarantine numbers (:24)
+NEW (12:15): Mass. nursing homes restricting visitor access to protect against coronavirus
+NEW (12:15): Really?! Leaked emails show Norwegian Cruise Line pressures sales team to lie about coronavirus
+NEW (12:15): 23 years in prison for Harvey Weinstein
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 11
-Worcester Cancels St. Patrick's Parade
-Worcester man indicted on child rape charges, accused of impregnating 15-year-old
-'Mini City Hall' in Main South hailed as solid improvement
-I-290 Kelley Sq. Exit to Close for 3 Nights this Week
-WBJ Podcast (34:02) -- The power couple of Worcester's food scene
-Worcesteria -- Worcester wins on weed
-Worcester native begins project to bring Grammy Recording Academy to music-rich state
-Sturbridge man arraigned on rape charge
-Webster man gets 18 months for assaulting girlfriend
-Central Mass. colleges not closing yet, but making contingency plans for coronavirus
-Health threat on horizon, Worcester Schools organize Plan B
-Radio Worcester (12:14) -- Dr. Michael Hirsh gives us medically accurate Coronavirus information
-Gov. Baker Declares State Of Emergency Due To Coronavirus
-Warm weather makes great start at Pakachoag Golf Course in Auburn
-Holy Cross women's hoops riding high heading into Patriot League semifinal
-Today's deal: Here's how to get free appetizer or dessert at Peppercorn's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 13-year-old's heart is full of 'Hope' after life-saving transplant
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-Hanover Theatre show canceled
-St. Mary's will re-open on Tuesday after being closed for potential coronavirus exposure
-April groundbreaking for new 31-unit development on Worcester's Chandler Street
-Four high school students uninjured in Auburn crash
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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