Here's what's going on in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus
+(7:15): Worcester Public Schools and all programs are closed until at least April 6
+(7:15): Here's how Worcester's restaurants, small businesses are taking precautions to ensure patrons safe
+(7:15): Music Worcester, Hanover Theatre events canceled
+(7:15): Baker Prohibits Gatherings Of More Than 250 People
+(7:15): Radio Worcester (6:04) -- Tim Garvin of the United Way talks about coronavirus relief efforts
+(1:30): Radio Worcester (17:09) -- City Manager Ed Augustus gives a coronavirus Update
+(1:30): Mass. jury trials put on hold until late April
+(11:00): UMass Memorial setting up screening tents at University Campus
+(11:00): From WPD, neighborhood meetings canceled until further notice
+(11:00): Chamber cancels events through March 31
+(11:00): More Sports -- Marathon now Sept. 14, Masters postponed
+(11:00): Why are people panic-buying toilet paper? Psychologist explains
-Worcester officials address virus: Senior Center closed, coronavirus phone line established
-Worcester Public Schools closed Friday, 3 people at 2 schools – North High and Chandler Magnet – being tested
-Press conference (36:15)
-We're all in this together: An announcement from The 016
-UMass doctor answers common questions about virus in Boston Globe
-Clark cancels in-person classes, students to move out no later than Sunday
-Assumption extends spring break, begins remote learning after
-Anna Maria extending spring break, could go online
-New downtown grocery store cancels ribbon cutting
-Mass. high school state finals canceled; spring sports start date moved to March 30
-Fauci: Testing system 'a failing. Let's admit it' (2:04)
-U-Haul offering 30 days of free storage to displaced college students
-Disney parks, cruise line shut down for rest of March
-NCAA cancels March Madness, all other tournaments this academic year
-Sports on hiatus: MLB, NHL, MLS
-Boston Marathon may be pushed to fall
-Pandemic could be over by June if countries mobilize: expert
-Tests show virus lives on some surfaces up to 3 days
-Missouri teacher praised for genius hand-washing hack for students
In Other News
+(7:15): Live hand grenade found in Auburn, safely detonated
+(7:15): 36-Year-Old-Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of a Minor
+(1:30): All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
+(11:00): TGIF! Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+(11:00): 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 13
-Ch. 5's Wake Up Call from Table Talk Pies in Worcester (1:15)
-WPD arrests student in possession of gun at school
-Man driving without license hits Worcester student in crosswalk
-Man charged with throwing girl from I-290 bridge will now go on trial in Oct.
-Chefs get creative with Girl Scout cookies in fundraiser in Worcester
-Here are Worcester's top 3 places for dessert, according to Hoodline
-Spruce Up Your Home for Spring: Interior Edition
-What’s with all the video game bars coming to Worcester?
-Janice Harvey -- More postcards from the sofa
-Pilot killed in Sterling airplane crash identified
-Holy Cross Athletics Highlight of Week: March 9 (2:04)
-Today's deal: Save up to $1,299 on LG Studio Kitchen appliances at Better Electric
-Florida man arrested for going nude, throwing rocks at cars
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Plumbers rescue puppy that fell down a bathroom drain
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Top Posts
-Pilot killed when aircraft goes off runway at Sterling Airport
-Popular Park Ave. bar in Worcester closes indefinitely
-Worcester man indicted on child rape charges, accused of impregnating 15-year-old
-Coronavirus outbreak will 'get worse'; Related: If your loved one is over 60, read this
-WBJ Podcast (34:02) -- The power couple of Worcester's food scene
-The 4 best Italian spots in Worcester, according to Hoodline
-Survivor speaks out about the virus
-Central Mass. hospitals limiting visitors
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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