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
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights | | -Latest weather
Top Posts
-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: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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