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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:00: Beginning tomorrow Price Chopper/Market 32 to have senior-only hour 6-7 a.m.
+12:00: UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Medical School working on testing partnership
+12:00: UMass Memorial Health Care CEO Eric Dickson discusses hospital's response
+12:00: Wachusett school district has meals for those on free and reduced program
+12:00: Charlton has first positive test
+12:00: Central Mass. banks begin closing except for drive-throughs
+12:00: Nearly 20K Mass. unemployment claims filed in single day (1:44)
+12:00: Nevada governor orders all Las Vegas casinos to shut down
+12:00: Netflix Party allows users to watch shows, chat with friends in separate locations
-UMass Memorial starting drive-through screening today
-City Hall closed to public; Here’s how to pay bills, request birth certificates and contact departments
-Worcester update -- 1 new case, 3 total, none are ill
-Clark University staffer tests positive
-Worcester parents worry how to provide child care, learning structure during shutdown
-Greater Worcester Community Foundation begins GWCF COVID19 Response Fund with $535k
-Worcester Chamber offers assistance to entire business community
-Central Mass. in the time of coronavirus (45 photos)
-'Possible' testing site being constructed in Shrewsbury
-Radio Worcester (16:44) -- Senator Mike Moore talks First Responders and the Coronavirus
-SeltzerTime Podcast Ep. 62 (1:31:59) - Rep. Jim McGovern
-Worcesteria: City feeling ripple effects
-Map: Food for Worcester students during shutdown
-How best to deal with anxiety caused by outbreak (1:37)
-Scammers trying to take advantage of fears
-Gov. Baker: Not planning shelter in place (1:48)
-Latest state numbers: 21 new cases, 218 total
-IRS gives Americans 3-month break to file taxes
-All Macy's stores to close temporarily starting today
-More retailers closing in the interest of public health (1:41)
-California governor: Most schools likely out until the fall
-Rep Joe Kennedy Proposes $4,000 For Adults Making Under $100,000 A Year
-See how aggressive each state is against the coronavirus
-Some house rules to follow if you need to self-quarantine
-Working at the office? Here's an idea ...
In Other News
+12:00: Worcester RMV opens, but 10-at-a-time policy creates massive line
+12:00: Primer on Worcester's tax increment financing plans
+12:00: Councilor Gary Rosen urges WRTA to give free rides to polls
+12:00: 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Salt Lake City area
-Millbury Federal Credit Union branch in Worcester is held up
-Sutton Contractor to Pay $120K for Shrewsbury Shed Explosion
-More than $2M Remains in Worcester's Snow Removal Budget
-Worcester RMV office open today
-2 injured in crash on Route 122 in Rutland
-Apartments for rent: How far does $1,400 a month go?
-Today's deal: Spend $50, Get $20 at Peppercorn's (see details)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Patrons leave $1,000 tip for Kingston servers
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Top Posts
-Overnight: Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at Worcester home, no one hurt (:15)
-As sentencing of convicted Worcester restaurateur's wife looms, prosecutors say she could have distanced herself from husband’s drug dealing
-Second case detected in Worcester County
-Tears, pink slips as area restaurants rocked by dining ban
-Many Still Attending Church in Worcester Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
-Rutland has a confirmed case of coronavirus
-Stop & Shop creates shopping hours for 60 and older; Also: Dollar General
-Some house rules to follow if you need to self-quarantine
-U.S. providers offer free Wi-Fi for 60 days
-How former owners of Bull Mansion bought it for $487K, sold it for $1.2M, and made no money
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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