Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester hospitals lack beds for expected cases, report says
-4th positive test in Worcester; St. V's temporarily ran out of tests; Press conference Video (32:37)
-Nurse explains UMass' new drive-up testing for some patients (7:52). Related: Testing speeds up in Mass. (1:49)
-UMass Memorial Health Care CEO Eric Dickson discusses hospital's response
-Hopeful news: Mass. residents rated among lowest risk
-More hopeful news: This cheap, 70-year-old drug shows promising results in speeding recovery
-With ‘Worcester Together,’ city and organizations to address basic, long-term needs of community
-Mutual Aid Worcester helps Worcesterites help each other
-Daily Chamber communication focusing on the impact of COVID-19
-Updated Worcester FREE breakfast and lunch or supper meals schedule
-508, A show about Worcester (44:27): Worcester in the Time of SARS-CoV-2
-Auburn Mall, Solomon Pond Mall close
-Wachusett school district has meals for those on free, reduced program
-Charlton has first positive test, 3 firefighters self-quarantined
-Central Mass. banks begin closing except for drive-throughs
-Gov. Baker announces closure of childcare centers
-State total: 38 new cases, 256 total cases
-3 N.J. family members dead, 4 more hospitalized
-Beginning today Price Chopper/Market 32 to have senior-only hour 6-7 a.m.
-National Grid suspends disconnections, collections
-Answering your questions about worker, employer rights
-Everything to know about working from home
-On the lighter side: Spanish man hides in T-Rex costume to avoid country's lockdown
In Other News
-2-alarm fire overnight in Worcester displaces 20, firefighter sustains minor injury
-SEE THE LIST: Who's open for take out or delivery
-The Queen's Cups closes, lays off 80% of staff
-Worcester RMV opens, but 10-at-a-time policy creates massive line
-Primer on Worcester's tax increment financing plans
-Councilor Gary Rosen urges WRTA to give free rides to polls
-Ch. 5's A Plus: Worcester Academy's Ian Gachunga (2:28)
-Tribute to area 24-year-old taken too soon by 'heartbreaking battle' with addiction
-Today's deal: Free $20 gift card with purchase of $100 gift card to Peppercorn's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Two Ohio siblings held a porch concert for a neighbor who is self-isolating
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Top Posts
-Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at Worcester home, no one hurt (:15)
-UMass Memorial starting drive-through screening Wednesday
-Tears, pink slips as area restaurants rocked by dining ban
-Rutland has a confirmed case of coronavirus
-Worcester update -- 1 new case, 3 total, none are ill
-Stop & Shop creates shopping hours for 60 and older; Also: Dollar General
-Are your employees still working at the office? Here's an idea ...
-IRS gives Americans 3-month break to file taxes
-Some house rules to follow if you need to self-quarantine
-'Possible' testing site being constructed in Shrewsbury
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man to be indicted on murder charge in death of woman shot to death at Worcester massage parlor
+6:00: Worcester interim police chief says department has harmed communities of color
+6:00: Roosevelt School lot project imminent to relieve Grafton Street gridlock
+6:00: Joyner Lucas reveals how young mother, daughter's tragic death impacted him
+6:00: Clark receives $10 million donation toward new climate-focused school
+6:00: Worcester sets schedule for high school graduations
+Noon: Worcester City Council rips rollout of Rental Registry Program
+Noon: Confusion surrounds city's new rental registry program
+Noon: Transit riders in Worcester call for another year of free WRTA fares
+Noon: Worcester police's Alcohol Enforcement Unit aims to curb underage drinking
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Principe Virtuez, business owner
+Noon: American Antiquarian Society's "very modern portrait" of Ellen Dunlap
+Noon: Pet Rock Fest seeks new home for its event in September
+Noon: Last Call: C.M. Caplan, author
-Operation of D'Errico's Market in Worcester taken over by Everett-based meat supplier
-Tatnuck Meat & Seafood closes after 50 years in Worcester
-TODAY! Patriots Hall of Famer coming to Worcester on Wednesday
-Hanover Theatre unveils stellar 2024-25 Broadway Series
-Second driver in 2021 Worcester drag-racing death gets probation
-Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries makes visit to Worcester
-Worcester crime statistics from 2023 compared to the previous 5 years
-Worcester Magazine garners New England newspaper awards
-T&G invites college students, grads to apply for summer internship
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for March 2024
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:27:54): Hank Stolz’s 25 years in radio in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (17:37): Worcester launches rental registry for tenant safety
-The Buzz with City Manager Eric Batista (6:43): Reduced speed limit petition
-Unsolved: Worcester — Murder of Judith Viewig & disappearance of Deborah Quimby. Video (19:50). Audio (20:19)
-Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot-winning ticket sold in New Jersey
>DINING OUT: After being displaced by fire, student, Burger Bah employee boosted by her coworkers
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-Pediatrician with Worcester practice accused of molesting child surrenders medical license
-More Worcester residents voice frustration over littering in neighborhoods
-Worcester Business Journal wins 8 New England newspaper awards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Gale Free Library "Windows of Opportunity" Gala April 27th
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden doctor hopes his son’s addiction story can help others
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Market Basket employee bags drunk driver in Athol
-Top Clinton town employee salaries in 2023
-Shrewsbury police to hold Touch-a-Truck event
-N.E.A.D.S. invites teams and sponsors to join Pulling 4 Paws truck pull
-West Boylston Police will host free women's self defense seminar April 22nd
-Grafton News: News from the field…and playground
-W.H.E.A.T. receives federal funding for home
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up duo at 961 Restaurant & Lounge on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Day of Visibility to celebrate "beauty and diversity" within trans community
-Listen Up: Shang Hi-Los got the number in new single, "Op-Operator"
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (56:47): Irish music with The McCrites
-Worcester Arts Council awards more than $246,000 for cultural programs
-Janice Harvey: Girls just wanna have fun ...
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 196 (28:15): Scott Fulmer, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Part 2 of 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 417 (27:55): Marilyn Spivack
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area teen who tragically passed away at 17
>SPORTS: Julian Edelman, Matthew Slater rip "The Dynasty" for Bill Belichick’s portrayal
-NFL kickoffs will look wildly different after league passes XFL-style rule
-Bruins rally to beat Florida, 4-3
-C.J. Hanson happy with Holy Cross pro day performance
-This week in Holy Cross athletics
-WooSox hold first practice at Polar Park before 2024 season
-Pro boxer's teaching extends beyond the gym at alternative school
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Chrysler recall: Over 280,000 vehicles being recalled for airbag issue
>NATIONAL: 6 presumed dead in Baltimore's bridge collapse
-Dramatic footage shows collapse of Key Bridge (2:20)
-Tragic: Driver, 18, going 112 mph kills mother and 3 kids by T-boning minivan
>NEW ENGLAND: Judge denies motion to dismiss murder charge against Karen Read
-These are the state's top 10 most-polluted cities
>COLLEGES: Assumption selects vendor for dining services
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:07): Ghost stories
-Holy Cross’ Easy St. Gate: A form of punishment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 look-alike destinations on different continents
>BUSINESS: Airbnb brought in $61 million in Mass. tourism tax in 2023
-LPL Research: Navigating the strategic investing landscape
-Most people want hybrid jobs —these remote work jobs may surprise you
>SHOPPING: Amazon Warehouse deals — Get open-box bestsellers at big discounts
>HOMES: Central Mass. Gardening: Houseplant spotlight — demystifying orchids
>HEALTH: How much does caffeine impact sleep? Mass. doctor discusses (4:12)
-New research shows dogs can help people lower stress and concentrate (:47)
>FOOD: McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts by the end of 2026
>TV/STREAMING: Use this Amazon Fire TV Stick hack to stream 120,000 movies, shows
>MOVIES: Patty Jenkins: "Wonder Woman 3" is dead
>CELEBRITY: Kate Middleton, Prince William head to Sandringham with kids for Easter amid cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Twin baby cows get excited when they see mom after a year (3:22)
>HISTORY: Deserted Wall, Green Hill Park
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 men switched at birth nearly 70 years ago finally receive apology
-Meanwhile, in Britain, curious bears take a ride on swan boat
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