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 (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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