Here's what's happening in and around Worcester
Coronavirus
+7:00: Worcester Declares State of Emergency, Announces Second Presumptive Positive Case
+7:00: Worcester press conference (23:38)
+7:00: Many Still Attending Church in Worcester Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
+7:00: Baker orders all schools close, restaurants only offer take-out, and gatherings with more than 25 people are prohibited
+7:00: Coronavirus puts damper on St. Patrick's Day weekend events in Worcester
+7:00: Box office plunges to lowest level in over two decades
+7:00: Cases In Massachusetts Now At 164
+10:15: Important message from Worcester Public Schools about Monday & Tuesday
+10:15: Worcester Historical Museum closed at least through April 7
+10:15: National Grid suspends collections-related activities
+10:15: South Boston bars, restaurants will be closed today
-Worcester Public Schools cafeteria worker tested for coronavirus
-First confirmed case in Worcester; 5 more being monitored
-All Worcester Public Library branches closed after tomorrow
-United Way launches special campaign to soften coronavirus impact
-'It's like a ghost town:' Worcester retailers impacted by coronavirus
-Worcester business owners: The 016 offers free advertising to local businesses impacted by coronavirus emergency
-A special word from UMass Memorial Health Care
-Here's how Worcester's restaurants, small businesses are taking precautions to ensure patrons safe
-Clark University alumni establish fund to help financially vulnerable students
-Stop & Shop cuts hours, suspends pick-up service (:19)
-Walmart will scale back hours of operation until further notice
-15 new positive tests in Mass., state total now 138
-Mass. casinos closing gaming floors
-What does the coronavirus infection do inside your body?
-Heartbreaking video shows devastating toll on Italy
In Other News
+10:15: This was least snowiest astronomical winter on record in Worcester
-59-year-old Worcester man dies during flight from Dubai to Boston
-From crashes to arrests, information in Worcester harder to come by
-Worcester spends $3.75M on snow removal this season
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings for Sunday (Subject to change)
-Like ramen and whisky? You’ll like the place that will open downtown next month
-5 open houses in Worcester this weekend
-Spruce Up Your Home for Spring: Interior Edition
-Becker College No. 1 in Game Design, according to College Magazine
-Ricky Duran at Hanover Theater rescheduled for June 19
-Tribute: Architect of Worcester Center dies at 97
-Watch: 'Unicorn' puppy has one ear in the middle of her head
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 'How I Went From Drug Lord to Cupcake King' (4:20)
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Top Posts
-Second case detected in Worcester County
-Tragic: Worcester mother and son die short time apart on same day
-Why are people panic-buying toilet paper? Psychologist explains
-Ch. 5's Wake Up Call from Table Talk Pies in Worcester (1:15)
-Live hand grenade found in Auburn, safely detonated
-Man driving without license hits Worcester student in crosswalk
-X-Ray Images Show What Coronavirus Does to Lungs
-Pilot killed in Sterling airplane crash identified
-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 (1:05). 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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