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Here's what happening today in and around Worcester
+NEW (10:00): NBA suspends season after player tests positive for coronavirus
+NEW (10:00): Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
+UPDATED (6:25): Pilot killed when aircraft goes off runway at Sterling Airport
+NEW (6:25): Holy Cross ends on-campus courses through end of semester, asks students to move out by Saturday
+NEW (5:40): March Madness to be held without fans in attendance
+NEW (5:40): 508, A show about Worcester (22:58) -- State of Emergency
+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 (:29). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Defense alleges police "fabricated" evidence in Worcester double homicide
+6:00: Worcester fire and police department to host Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive July 2nd
+6:00: Worcester schools plans new cabinet-level equity position
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 35
+Noon: Trial set to start in fatal Worcester State shooting
+Noon: Central Mass. town cuts 30 school positions; residents scramble for charter option
+Noon: Accuser and former adult star to perform comedy routine in Central Mass.
-Worcester school officials bracing for uncertain financial future
-Ghana soccer fans in Worcester say team brings the country together (2:16). Article
-Project to build homes for "grandfamilies" in Worcester wins approval
-Worcester Business Journal names Power 100 for 2026
-Anna Maria faculty given stiff new deadline to clean out offices
-3-vehicle crash with entrapment closes Route 9 in Spencer
-Paddling Worcester’s overlooked river
-Worcester nonprofit hosts prom for adults with disabilities at Polar Park
-Registration for Friendly House Summer Program is open
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-City Manager Batista to outline Worcester’s progress, vision
-Worcester Alternative School holds final graduation
-Radio Worcester (25:21): Ronnie LeBlanc says U.F.O.s may be “interdimensional,” not extraterrestrial
-Daily Uplift: Be proud of your progress
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Peter Eco named new executive chef at Brio 33
-La Cucina Italiana in Worcester
-ICYMI: Evidence in murder trial wraps; police sergeant violated court order
-Earlier: Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
-Worcester church’s views spark questions about use of public school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Former President of Sunnyside Ford passes away
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. Monday
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer bakery joins the viral Dotcake trend
-43-year-old apparently drowns after kayak flips over in Southborough pond
-Central Mass. liquor store sells $50,000 winning Powerball ticket
-Restrictions today at Flint Pond in Shrewsbury
-Blood drive Friday at Shrewsbury Town Hall
-Annual Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. Charitable Fund 5k run/walk Sunday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester County Poetry Association names Frank O'Hara Prize winners
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1375 (30:00): Vanessa Carlton, Ron Brunk and more
>OPINION: Lindsey Ford: Encouraging kids to develop hobbies beyond their screens
-Eric Smith, Robert Deschenes, Karen Hannula and Sherrie O'Donnell: Public safety enters crisis mode in Templeton
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 64 (28:30): Ernie Floyd
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who won an Emmy for his work on Bruins broadcasts
>SPORTS: Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte expected at minicamp despite trade rumors
-A full timeline of Red Sox’ dysfunctional season to date
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 6-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-3
>NATIONAL: 6 people injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station
-College student shot and killed "over a phone"
-Tragic: Hiker attacked, dragged by bear leaving arm "dangling"
>NEW ENGLAND: Auditor DiZoglio on legislature transparency bill, audit fight (11:06)
-6 state workers resign amid Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (2:45)
>COLLEGES: Retired Assumption professor celebrated
-Inside the demise of 2 closing Mass. colleges as they tried to survive
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 driest cities in the U.S.
-6 things airport gate agents want you to know
>BUSINESS: How will A.I. impact college graduates heading into job force? (8:53)
-Can robots — and a new approach to modular building — help Mass. add housing?
>SHOPPING: Tracey Faraday: Saying goodbye to toy rotations
>HOMES: Restrictive covenants in property deeds
>HEALTH: What Ozempic is actually doing to obesity rates in the U.S.
>FOOD: Burger King brings back crown nuggets
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan is king of dad TV shows
>MOVIES: "Scary Movie" No. 1 at box office with $55 million
>CELEBRITY: Celebrities whose kids graduated in 2026
-"Top Gun: Maverick" actor James Handy killed in alleged attack by girlfriend’s son
>ANIMALS: A dog's journey after being left at a firehouse (2:49)
>HISTORY: From Hendrix to Talking Heads, they all played Clark's Atwood Hall
>GOOD NEWS: Luke Combs visits lemonade stand, leaves big tip for 3 boys
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, Danes show off their manes in national mullet championship
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