Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:10: Confirmed cases in Worcester now 13, hospital CEOs to tour DCU Center as possible overflow site. Press conference video (21:45)
+6:10: Mass. death toll now 5. State totals: 121 new cases, 646 total
+6:10: 'Worcester Together' Fund Raises Millions in Just a Few Days
+3:15: Baker on Testing, PPEs, 1st Nantucket case (11:13)
+3:15: Seasons on hold, Music Worcester, Mechanics Hall, Hanover turn to future
+3:15: Closing the Distance - Video Series from Holy Cross (7:03)
+3:15: Rep. McGovern: We see the best, worst in people in times of crisis (4:21)
+3:15: Connecticut casino furloughs over 5,000
+9:20: Worcester schools working to keep thousands of students engaged at home
-12 cases now in Worcester, 'almost all' over 40, first responders now being tested. Press conference video (14:28)
-No testing for mildly symptomatic in Worcester, are advised to stay home
-Worcester County House of Correction practicing social distancing
-Radio Worcester (9:56) -- Micro-grant relief programs with Worcester Chamber President Tim Murray
-‘This isn’t the best of times’: Chris Robarge delivers 'protection kits’ to homeless in Worcester
-Satellite shelter opens at North High as Worcester has plan to keep homeless population healthy
-T&G joins The 016 in offering free advertising to businesses. The 016 announcement (March 13)
-Worcester area real estate market wrestles with virus
-With City Hall closed to public, here’s how to pay bills, request birth certificates, contact departments
-Grafton resident tests positive
-State total: 112 new cases, 525 total. DPH reports 2nd death in Mass.
-Many states, including Mass., at risk of burning through unemployment benefits
-Does getting coronavirus once mean you are immune?
-Don't believe these fake coronavirus stories on social media
-Target announces wage increase, bonuses amid spike in demand
In Other News
+3:15: Two will face charges for meth lab in Foxboro home
+10:20: Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside this island home near Worcester
+9:20: When Worcester's leaders rise to challenges
-Latest weather: Latest on Monday's storm
-Worcester Police seek to ID man wanted for questioning in unarmed robbery
-Three arrested in drug bust after months-long investigation
-Brew City, Meze, Pho Dakao latest to announce temporary closing. SEE THE UPDATED LIST of restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Worcester Animal Rescue League thinks you should adopt a dog right now
-Area man was receiving SNAP benefits while running illegal pot business
-Today's deal: Get an LG Visa Prepaid Card worth $150 by mail-in rebate at Sclamos
-ICYMI: T&G still pursuing police records in court, 17 years after landmark ruling
-Today's Hero (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Charlton woman leads effort to sew 1,000 masks for hospital workers
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Top Posts
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant busted for serving during ban
-Worcester nurse's desperate plea for help from behind the lines in war on virus
-Planet Fitness members outraged
-Stabbing in Worcester's Crystal Park
-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)
-Prescriptions soar for this cheap, 70-year-old drug showing promising results in speeding recovery
-This toilet paper calculator tells you how long your stash will last
-UMass Memorial has 1 COVID-19 patient in ICU, 110 employees on quarantine, 114 admitted patients under investigation
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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