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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus
+(6:15): Worcester officials address virus: Senior Center closed, coronavirus phone line established
+(6:15): Worcester Public Schools closed Friday, three people at 2 schools -- North High and Chandler Magnet -- being tested
+(6:15): Press conference (36:15)
+(5:20): Railers, ECHL suspend season
+(4:30): NCAA cancels March Madness, all other tournaments this academic year
+(3:45): Major League Baseball suspend spring training, delays season by at least 2 weeks
+(3:00): Tonight's show at Hanover Theatre canceled because of possible exposure
+(3:00): Pandemic could be over by June if countries mobilize: expert
+(3:00): NHL suspends regular season
+(1:15): Anna Maria extending spring break, could go online
+(1:15): Boston Marathon may be pushed to fall
+(8:30): Tests show virus lives on some surfaces up to 3 days
+(8:30): Cancellations in Central Mass.
-Central Mass. hospitals limiting visitors
-Coronavirus outbreak will 'get worse'; Related: If your loved one is over 60, read this
-Worcester State will suspend any class not fully online between March 16-29
-Holy Cross ends on-campus courses through end of semester, asks students to move out by Saturday
-UMass Medical School to move to remote learning
-WPI delays D term, will hold classes online for two weeks after
-DCU Center loses two conferences
-Mass. releases latest coronavirus quarantine numbers (:24)
-NBA suspends season after player tests positive
-Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive
-March Madness to be held without fans in attendance
-Mass. nursing homes restricting visitor access
-Survivor speaks out about the virus
-Leaked emails show Norwegian Cruise Line pressures sales team to lie about virus
In Other News
+(3:00): WPD arrests student in possession of gun at school
+(3:00): Man driving without license hits Worcester student in crosswalk
+(1:15): Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+(1:15): Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 12
+(1:15): Janice Harvey -- More postcards from the sofa
+(8:30): Water main on Bedford Ave. shut down between Fairmont to Farrar
-Pilot killed when aircraft goes off runway at Sterling Airport
-Popular Park Ave. bar in Worcester closes indefinitely
-Dangerousness hearing set for woman accused of shooting niece
-Grand opening of downtown Worcester grocery store March 17
-The 4 best Italian spots in Worcester, according to Hoodline
-Follo's Food Review: Brew City's Smokeshow Burger
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:24) -- Coronavirus and Mini City Hall
-508, A show about Worcester (22:58) -- State of Emergency
-Voice of Business podcast (42:26) -- Karyn Rhodes of Complete Payroll Solutions, Grace Elton of Tower Hill Botanic Garden
-Does your name start with a 'D'? Get a free pie this week at Table Talk
-Vote for your top Country Act nominee at Worcester Music Awards
-Fitchburg man arrested after search warrant uncovers illegal assault rifle
-Chick-fil-A will start selling bottles of its signature sauce
-'Grandma' urn washes ashore on Hampton Beach
-Today's deal: Baseball senior Chris Rinaldi named ckSmithSuperior Crusader of Week
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Coffee shop owners in Calif. save antiques store from closing
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-Hanover Theatre show canceled
-Worcester man indicted on child rape charges, accused of impregnating 15-year-old
-April groundbreaking for new 31-unit development on Worcester's Chandler Street
-WBJ Podcast (34:02) -- The power couple of Worcester's food scene
-Four high school students uninjured in Auburn crash
-Paxton policeman faces motor vehicle charge; no probable cause found for drunken driving charge
-Two arrested for string of auto parts thefts in Worcester
-Worcester man charged with drug crimes while children were in car
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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