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 (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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