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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester
Coronavirus
+4:15: First confirmed case in Worcester; 5 more being monitored
+4:15: All Worcester Public Library branches closed after tomorrow
+4:15: 15 new positive tests in Mass., state total now 138
+1:30: Mass. casinos closing gaming floors
+1:30: A special word from UMass Memorial Health Care
-Second case detected in Worcester County
-Worcester closing schools until April 6; More schools, colleges announce closures
-Here's how Worcester's restaurants, small businesses are taking precautions to ensure patrons safe
-ICYMI: The 016 offers free advertising to local businesses impacted by coronavirus emergency
-Music Worcester, Hanover Theatre events canceled
-Baker Prohibits Gatherings Of More Than 250 People
-Radio Worcester (6:04) -- Tim Garvin of the United Way talks about coronavirus relief efforts
-Radio Worcester (17:09) -- City Manager Ed Augustus gives a coronavirus update
-Mass. jury trials put on hold until late April
-UMass Memorial setting up screening tents at University Campus
-From WPD, neighborhood meetings canceled until further notice
-Chamber cancels events through March 31
-Interesting idea: Could students at home from college help parents facing daycare crush?
-X-Ray Images Show What Coronavirus Does to Lungs
-Sports on hiatus: Marathon now Sept. 14, Masters postponed
-Why are people panic-buying toilet paper? Psychologist explains
-Officials in Ohio (5 confirmed cases) believe up to 100,000 people in state infected
-What to do if there’s a case in your neighborhood or apartment building
-'Frozen 2' heads to Disney+ early for cooped-up families
-Internet companies won't disconnect people for unpaid bills for 60 days, FCC says
In Other News
+1:30: Ricky Duran at Hanover Theater rescheduled for June 19
+1:30: Worcester spends $3.75M on snow removal this season
-Live hand grenade found in Auburn, safely detonated
-36-Year-Old-Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of a Minor
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings for Saturday (Subject to change)
-5 open houses in Worcester this weekend
-Spruce Up Your Home for Spring: Interior Edition
-I-290 Off-Ramp to Kelley Sq. Closed Monday Night
-Tragic: Worcester mother and son die short time apart on same day
-Overnight: 6-alarm fire hits 2 mill buildings in Pawtucket
-Today's deal: Free Cabin Air Filter Replacement with any service at Island Auto Repair
-Florida Man charged with felony for stealing roll of toilet paper
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): MBTA bus driver grabs extinguisher, runs into burning building
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Top Posts
-Pilot killed in Sterling airplane crash identified
-Popular Park Ave. bar in Worcester closes indefinitely
-Coronavirus outbreak will 'get worse'; Related: If your loved one is over 60, read this
-Ch. 5's Wake Up Call from Table Talk Pies in Worcester (1:15)
-Man driving without license hits Worcester student in crosswalk
-The 4 best Italian spots in Worcester, according to Hoodline
-Survivor speaks out about coronavirus
-Central Mass. hospitals limiting visitors
-Missouri teacher praised for genius hand-washing hack for students
-Worcester officials address virus: Senior Center closed, coronavirus phone line established
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
-Wondering why your gas bill is still so high? Mass. has taken little action on change (4:22)
>DINING OUT: Fatima's Cafe, Pampas Churrascaria among region's hidden dining
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl, 15-year-old boy
-Worcester police make arrest in fatal Main Street stabbing (1:23). Article
-Earlier: 2 injured in Downtown Worcester stabbing, police say (:11). Article
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-City Councilor Rosen blasts Spectrum over senior discounts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): January Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Holden targeted? A.G. threatens action against towns not complying with M.B.T.A. Act
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clearing the way for construction on Route 12
-How a food truck turned into a full-on cafe...
-Sutton health teacher honored at Blackstone Valley Tech
-Clips of the past: Longtime Shrewsbury barbershop Perrone's recalled
-TODAY! Pay It Forward Card Show in Leominster
-Leominster City Council meets behind closed doors to discuss lawsuit against Mohawk Drive cannabis facility
-Dudley man arrested for O.U.I. after stop of construction van for obstructed plate
-Following shutdown attempt, Job Corps in Devens calls for new applicants
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Musician Troy Mercy, comedian Brian Glowacki, and more ...
-Anna Maria "All Student Art Show" opening reception on Wednesday
>OPINION: Laurel: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a jump for joy
-Shaun Connolly: Your family are a bunch of monsters
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 541 (29:32): Bill Wallace
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career educator from Worcester
>SPORTS: Vrabel, Patriots bring confidence into divisional round
-Patriots-Texans Tale of the Tape: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Patriots-Texans: Which team has the edge on paper? (7:40)
-Old Grumbly Fan's Divisional Playoff Patriots preview
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Hawks, 132-106 (2:03). Article
-Bruins beat Blackhawks, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball pulls away from Lafayette, 70-48
-Holy Cross women’s hockey downs B.U., 4-2
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falls at Lafayette
-Auburn's Kellen Looney borrows Thomas Gale's Holy Cross goalie gear
-Railers grab point in 3-2 overtime loss in Portland
>NATIONAL: D.O.J. says Congressmen can't intervene in release of Epstein files
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Tragic: Day care worker accused of fatally suffocating baby days before his first birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 charged following prostitution sting at hotel
-Documents reveal intense pressure in Mass. service plaza saga (3:53)
>COLLEGES: Hal Jurist, longtime supporter of WPI, awarded honorary degree
-Clark honors Martin Luther King Jr. with faculty panel, day of service
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Chile announces Cape Froward National Park "on the edge of the world" will be built in 2 years
>BUSINESS: That Verizon $20 credit text is real, here's how to claim it
-Former Flexcon C.E.O. re-joins former employer
-OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users
>HOMES: MassHousing to rollout financing program for A.D.U. home construction
>HEALTH: Cheering for the Patriots can be good for your mental health (2:15)
-Doctors in Scotland may have found new way to treat eczema (1:38)
>FOOD: McDonald's 2026 menu changes include giant burger and "secret menu"— though U.S. rollout remains uncertain
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch the Golden Globes winners
>MOVIES: "Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon" full movie (1:36:19)
>CELEBRITY: Michael Keaton is named Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
-Mel Brooks was with Carl Reiner when he collapsed and died
>ANIMALS: Shelter Beagle hides in a corner until 1 guy takes him home (4:25)
>HISTORY: Looking back at the Patriots' history in Foxborough (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel visits young patient, lifts family’s spirits (1:51). Article
-Meanwhile, Irish town "shell-shocked" after thousands of live crustaceans spill from overturned truck
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