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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 (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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