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
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights
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
In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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