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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:05: Clinton has 2 confirmed cases
+5:05: State total: 85 new cases, 413 total cases. First Mass. fatality reported
+5:05: Weather advisory issued for region through Monday
+12:15: Shrewsbury records first postitive
+12:15: Updated -- Here's where Worcester students can get 'to-go' meals
+12:15: Tax Day, filing and paying, moved to July 15, Mnuchin says
+12:15: Radio Worcester (9:19) -- The Worcester Chamber is offering services to all businesses, member or not
+12:15: Bank Of America allowing loan deferments
+12:15: This toilet paper calculator tells you how long your stash will last
+12:15: Hallmark bringing back Christmas movie marathon to help people self-quarantine
+9:00: In Worcester, school and daycare closures present challenge for many parents
+9:00: UMass Memorial has 1 COVID-19 patient in ICU, 110 employees on quarantine, 114 admitted patients under investigation
-5th positive test in Worcester, 200 being evaluated. Press conference video (24:43)
-Worcester opening homeless shelters at North High, Worcester Tech, Ascension Church, St. John's Church
-Worcester nurse's desperate plea for help from behind the lines in war on virus
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant busted for serving during ban
-ICYMI: Prescriptions soar for this cheap, 70-year-old drug showing promising results in speeding recovery
-YWCA hopes to serve as emergency childcare program in Worcester
-Some small businesses eligible for $10,000 grants, application process begins Monday
-Here's what state is doing now for laid off workers (1:59)
-Radio Worcester (12:52): Worcester Together with Tim Garvin of the United Way of Central Mass.
-Coronavirus closures hitting hair salons hard (2:07)
-Community colleges go entirely online
-WRTA downshifts as ridership plummets
-State totals: 72 new cases, 328 overall
-State hope to have 3,500 tests a day by next week (1:08)
-Where's my five cents? Mass. suspending bottle redemption enforcement
-California issues statewide stay-at-home order
-Ga. senator dumped stocks after coronavirus meeting, report claims
-Digestive issues could be first symptom, study says
-Planet Fitness members outraged
-Can't make a credit card or mortgage payment? Here's how to ask for help
-Walmart shortens hours even further
-Update: 4th member of New Jersey family dies, three more hospitalized
-Sterling animal shelter recommends pet owners create preparedness plan
-Shrewsbury teen preaches 'sharing is caring' - with free toilet paper
In Other News
+9:00 Get the Buc outta here: It's official, Brady signs with Tampa Bay
-Latest weather: High in the upper 60s today
-SEE THE LIST: Which restaurants are open for take out or delivery
-Street layout around Polar Park gets adjustments
-Sick Millbury plumber dies after marijuana conviction; lawyer expects charges vacated
-Worcester delays ban on plastic bags
-Water main break at Pleasant and Baxter streets
-Behind Scenes with Olivia Scanlon and Brick Box Theatre (13:56)
-Locals players dominate 2020 Bravehearts roster
-Area golf course closes for good
-What's coming to Netflix in April (7:02)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen uses decade-long cancer battle to inspire hope
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Top Posts
-2-alarm fire overnight in Worcester displaces 20, firefighter sustains minor injury
-The Queen's Cups closes, lays off 80% of staff
-Hopeful news: Mass. residents rated among lowest risk
-UMass Memorial starting drive-through screening
-4th positive test in Worcester; St. V's temporarily ran out of tests; Press conference Video (32:37)
-3 N.J. family members dead, 4 more hospitalized
-Tragic: Area 24-year-old taken too soon by 'heartbreaking battle' with addiction
-Worcester hospitals lack beds for expected cases, report says
-IRS gives Americans 3-month break to file taxes
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 76 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-Earlier: Trial of man accused of throwing girl from I-290 bridge resumes with testimony from doctor
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-TODAY! The Village Marketplace noon to 5 Saturday
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-How math at WPI is solving a 70-year-old mystery in muscle science
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>POLITICS: Research Bureau sets fall debate lineup ahead of Worcester election
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: 3 Worcester restaurants have been on "Man vs. Food"
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighters honor those who died on 9/11
-Worcester man who set woman on fire in 1990 denied parole in Mass.
-Business' orange cones add to frustration over traffic backups outside Worcester school
-Fan favorite returning to DCU Center, tickets on sale
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-Earlier: Wachusett teacher on leave after controversial social media post (1:19). Article
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Shrewsbury’s Food Truck Festival 11 to 3
-TODAY! Lunenburg to host 25-year remembrance event for Whalom Park
-Rutland police recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
-Touchstone Community School names new Head of School
-Paxton Charter work nearing milestone
-Cowboy Supermarket opens location in Fitchburg
-Mr. P will do anything to make learning fun
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Beyond Beer: Amid construction, something's brewing at Wormtown
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-100 FM The Pike (14:05): Matthew Lillard talks Scream 7, Five Nights at Freddy's and Silver Scream Con
-Look who is performing at The Big E this year
-Art call for the Small Stones Festival of the Arts opening soon
>OPINION: Margaret Smith: Social media may heighten hate, but its always been there
-Janice Lindsay: Birdsong and other beliefs that work
-Shaun Connolly: When on Zoom, show your face no matter what
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 216 (28:29): Sam Pinto
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to business owner and manager of the former ITAM Club
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins preview with 4 matchups to watch
-Zak Kuhr to call Patriots’ defensive plays with Terrell Williams away from team
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 4-1
-Weekly Notes: Holy Cross football vs. No. 5/6 Rhode Island
-Holy Cross Athletics (:40): New Premier (Baseball) Lot guidelines
-Worcester resident named emcee for Holy Cross football
-Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 3-1
-Joel LaChapelle scores 6 touchdowns to kick off his grandfather's final season as Northbridge football coach
-This high schooler hit his first hole-in-one, while another tied a program record
>NATIONAL: Timeline: A look political violence in the U.S.
-Man arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing had no known criminal history, had become "more political"
-Utah Governor Spencer Cox says social media "is a cancer" after Kirk video went viral (2:06)
>NEW ENGLAND: Fire at historic castle in N.H. considered suspicious, police say (:22)
-Pizza delivery drivers targeted by car thieves using fake orders, police say (1:05)
>COLLEGES: WPI Athletics mourns passing of former Athletics Director Ray Gilbert
-Get to know Assumption Director of Campus Ministry Luis Melgar
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 beautiful European cities you’ve probably never heard of
-Logan Airport ranked fourth in U.S. for most runway close calls
>BUSINESS: F.T.C. probes Google, Amazon for allegedly misleading advertisers
-Unemployment, inflation, G.D.P. growth will be worse this year than projected, C.B.O. says
-Why was "Artie T" fired from Market Basket? Here's the history of the Demoulas family drama
>SHOPPING: When does Pop Mart restock Labubus? Pre-orders available this week
>HEALTH: Make $1,500 a month donating your poop to help cure diseases
-Infectious disease specialist answers questions about rare measles death in California (2:24). Article
>FOOD: M&M's unveils Honey Roasted Peanut flavor. Here's where to get it
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Another longtime "SNL" cast member announces exit after 7 "unforgettable" seasons
>MOVIES: Extended sneak peek of new Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell movie, "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" (6:25)
>CELEBRITY: Ellen DeGeneres accused of T-boning car in new lawsuit
-Olivia Newton-John almost passed on this hit because she was afraid it would ruin her image
>ANIMALS: Stray cat waits at guy's window until he adopts him (1:40)
>HISTORY: The Remains: "America’s Lost Band" from Boston
>GOOD NEWS: Fast food worker who walked over 4 miles a day between shifts given car
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, Walmart bans man's emotional support alligator
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