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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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