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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 (:32). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
+Noon: Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-WPI to honor rocket pioneer Robert Goddard with campus centennial
-Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-UMass Medical School receives $800,000 for A.L.S. research
-Woo Science: From cancer to Alzheimer's, high school students seek science solutions
-Economic development, environmental projects land $4.8 million in federal funding
>DINING OUT: Legendary Worcester restaurant closes its doors for good
-ICYMI: Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-No charges to be filed after students report inappropriate conduct by Auburn substitute
-Man faces attempted murder, O.U.I. charges in crash into Shrewsbury police station
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Vacancies on town boards and commissions
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mass. Pike traffic delayed after vehicle fire in Westborough
-Grafton man makes sure no veteran goes unrecognized
-Shrewsbury man turns life around through running
-Dudley man charged for confronting father who banged on wife’s car window in primary school no-parking zone
-Gardner bakery offers custom treats for people and pets
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Rockers inplainsight take a journey into the "Anaverse"
-Country singer Colter Wall cancels tour, says he's "mentally unwell"
-Whispers of Spring: As the snow melts, look for snowdrops
>OPINION: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., a path to memories of a father
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 221 (27:50): Phil Niddrie, The Robert Goddard Project
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to avid bowler who worked for more than 30 years at the AMF Town & Country Bowl in Shrewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots introduce new free agent signings (3:01)
-Celtics lose to Oklahoma City, 104-102 (2:04). Article
-Bruins lose to Sharks, 4-2
-Updated Bruins playoff odds amid intense Eastern Conference race
-Holy Cross women's basketball team holds off Army to reach Patriot League final
>CARS: Toyota recalls 550,000 vehicles over seat-back locking issue
>NATIONAL: Man rams car into Michigan synagogue
-Nurse sent chilling final text to accused killer before she was beaten to death in love nest
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy to face murder charge for killing 5-year-old brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of robbing woman of $27,000 diamond during Natick Mall meet-up
-Hockey player who lost 3 family members in Rhode Island rink shooting scores game-winning goal (1:20). Article
>COLLEGES: Career Fair connects Clarkies with employers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here's what you should know if you're flying
-Croatian hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
>BUSINESS: How the Iran war is affecting the supply chain (2:06)
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-What to know about intellectual property licensing
>HOMES: Here’s why Gen Z and Millennials disappeared from the housing market in 2025
>HEALTH: Male fertility rates plummet as doctors reveal health threats
>FOOD: Sheet pan honey garlic salmon with asparagus
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Paul Rudd movie, "Power Ballard" (1:16)
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce as she strips down to underwear
-Liza Minnelli blasts "downright rude" Gene Hackman in memoir a year after actor's tragic death
>ANIMALS: Punch the monkey: How is he doing now?
-“Pregnant” cat turned out to be a boy who needed help (2:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Stranger's advice leads man to $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Downtown Boston, call a boomer on this payphone (1:43)
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