Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:20 12 cases now in Worcester, 'almost all' over 40, first responders now being tested
+6:30: Many states, including Mass., at risk of burning through unemployment benefits
+6:30: State total: 112 new cases, 525 total
+6:30: Radio Worcester (9:56) -- Micro-grant relief programs with Worcester Chamber President Tim Murray
+6:30: ‘This isn’t the best of times’: Chris Robarge delivers 'protection kits’ to homeless in Worcester
+10:45: Satellite shelter opens at North High as Worcester has plan to keep homeless population healthy
+10:45: T&G joins The 016 in offering free advertising to businesses. The 016 announcement (March 13)
+10:45: Does getting coronavirus once mean you are immune?
-New Worcester case brings city total to 7; Press conference video (22:07)
-Ray Mariano: Living through the coronavirus pandemic in Worcester
-In Worcester, school and daycare closures present challenge for many parents
-Chamber asks companies to donate medical supplies for coronavirus fight
-UMass to allow Worcester staff to reuse masks as supplies fall to 'critical' levels
-UMass Memorial has 1 COVID-19 patient in ICU, 110 employees on quarantine, 114 admitted patients under investigation
-Worcester Together raises nearly $2 million in first day
-Red Cross needs your blood (1:12)
-Updated -- Here's where Worcester students can get 'to-go' meals
-Holy Cross says students will have commencement; Assumption reschedules commencement for August
-2 Clark University students among roughly 17 Americans stranded
-Clinton has 2 confirmed cases; Shrewsbury records first postitive
-Some are hiring, including Price Chopper, Walmart
-State totals: 85 new cases, 413 total cases. First Mass. fatality reported
-MassHealth extends coverage, streamlines enrollment
-Tax Day, filing and paying, moved to July 15, Mnuchin says
-Bank Of America allowing loan deferments
-Can't make a credit card or mortgage payment? Here's how to ask for help
-Hallmark bringing back Christmas movie marathon to help people self-quarantine
-This toilet paper calculator tells you how long your stash will last
In Other News
+6:30: Three arrested in drug bust after months-long investigation
+3:00: Brew City, Joey's, Meze, Pho Dakao latest to announce temporary closing. See the updated list
-Latest weather: Snow is coming
-Stabbing in Worcester's Crystal Park
-‘It’s super scary,’ restaurants face the fight of their lives
-SEE THE LIST: Which restaurants are open for take out or delivery
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury Street restaurant busted for serving during ban
-T&G still pursuing police records in court, 17 years after landmark ruling
-Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,300 get you?
-Worcester artists look to web for help as pandemic claims gigs
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen uses decade-long cancer battle to inspire hope
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights
Top Posts
-Prescriptions soar for this cheap, 70-year-old drug showing promising results in speeding recovery
-Worcester nurse's desperate plea for help from behind the lines in war on virus
-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
-Planet Fitness members outraged
-Coronavirus closures hitting hair salons hard (2:07)
-Digestive issues could be first symptom, study says
-5th positive test in Worcester, 200 being evaluated. Press conference video (24:43)
-Update: 4th member of New Jersey family dies, three more hospitalized
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Holden man accused of attempting to enter Leominster hospital with gun
+6:00: Back to sobriety, local advocate returns to helping others
+6:00: Creature Rock Feature set to play lesser known hard-rock gems
+Noon: Suspect in theft of fragrances from Auburn Mall theft tries to swim for it before arrest
+Noon: Leicester police want to identify suspect in theft from family restaurant
+Noon: Drone footage of demolition of Doherty High (2:07)
+Noon: Arrows in Action takes aim at the Palladium's upstairs stage
+Noon: Rising country star Mason Ramsey set for Off The Rails Country Fest
+Noon: Listen Up: Young Man Winter captures local vibe with "Leading Light"
-Child struck by car on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-Employee of Worcester nursing home charged with ripping off residents, facility
-Old Doherty High School being torn down
-Worcester bike network ranked among poorest on earth
-Turtleboy blogger assaulted outside Canton bar over Karen Read case
-Worcester County Wonders: A pleasant trip to Purgatory
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Nicole Apostola: Same time next year
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (17:53): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on Mill St. changes & city updates
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (46:24): Interim Chief Saucier ShotSpotter controversy and Mill St. vote
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Burgers You Need to Try (5:30)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 75-year-old
-See statistics on crash types, injuries on Mill Street in Worcester
-Police arrest Auburn man in child pornography investigation
-Worcester School Committee approves 2024-2025 school budget by 6-3 vote
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): UMass Memorial buys Holden facility for $4.3 million
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden Woman's Club names Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spooky, playful, spellbound: It's all here at "Oh My Gosh!" store in Sterling
-Rescheduled Shrewsbury Juneteenth event on Thursday
-Occupant flees after vehicle rollover in Fitchburg
-Lowell educator appointed superintendent of Leominster Public Schools
-Gardner City Council to vote on horse racing proposal from Bay State Racing again
-New Millbury fire station receives occupancy permit
-Central Mass. Veterans Support open in Millbury
-Grafton business finds a permanent new home in Sutton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Speed Dating Wednesday at Courthouse Brew Company
>SHOWTIME: Creature Rock Feature set to take deep dive into '80s hard rock
-Worcesteria: Jeffrey Foucault's Mechanics Hall concert shows venue's potential
-Bill Shaner: The police aren't just customers, they're salesmen
-Shaun Connolly: Want a kid?
-Manny Jae Media (27:13): Manny and the Manager
-Unity Radio (58:17): Standups and Standouts
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 425 (28:31): Avital & David Grunwald
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to young Worcester man who died from complications of lupus
>SPORTS: NBA champion Celtics throw out first pitch at Fenway (1:53)
-Red Sox beat Toronto, 7-6
-Bravehearts next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts still chugging along as FCBL heads for the dog days of summer
-Holy Cross' Tyler Williamson named an Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year semifinalist
-Bruins trade Linus Ullmark to Senators for first-round pick, 2 players
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester finished first half 35-40
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Chrysler, Toyota, PACCAR among 1 million recalled
>NATIONAL: Firefighter kills new wife in murder-suicide after ominous Facebook post
-Tragic: Dad stabs son to death in fight over dirty dishes
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:21) — Defense rests, with closing arguments set for Tuesday
-Massive Boston fire sends flames 30 feet into air, witnesses say (1:20)
-6-year-old autistic child found dead in lake after leaving home
>COLLEGES: Clark grad awarded Fulbright to teach English, research museum materials in Austria
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of the most awe-inspiring waterfalls around the world
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for June 24th
-LPL Research: Artificial intelligence — The antidote to Fed policy?
-David Clark Co. buys site of future headquarters for $19 million
>SHOPPING: 580,000 JoyJolt glass coffee mugs recalled over burn and cut risks
>HOMES: Home sales drop for third straight month as prices hit record high
>HEALTH: Working out to improve mental health
-Study find success in non-chemo lymphoma treatment (:54)
>FOOD: Olive Garden hiking prices despite losing customers to inflation
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ to hike streaming prices, joining rivals
>MOVIES: "Mad Max" movies, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Carol Burnett, Dick Van Dyke reunite at handprint ceremony
>HISTORY: Lincoln Park at Lake Quinsigamond
>ANIMALS: Dog can't stop spinning in the shelter until... (3:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman gets her master's from Stanford at the age of 105
-Meanwhile, in California, massive 26-pound rabbit rescued from highway
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