Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:15: Radio Worcester (14:27) -- Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about the Spread, the Surge, and the Infrastructure (COVID-19 Update)
+7:15: 2 celebrated Holy Cross alumni: Bob Cousy calls Dr. Fauci 'my hero'
+5:15: 3 new total cases in Worcester, 16 total. Firefighter, recruit test positive. Press conference video (38:08)
+5:00: Beechwood closes; Worcester hotels hit hard
+5:00: State totals: 131 new cases, 777 total cases, 9 deaths
+3:00: Four members of same Webster household test positive
+3:00: WPI community collects thousands of needed medical supplies
+3:00: A look at Mass. cases by age, gender
+1:00: Best-case scenario: 20K cases in Worcester County, worst-case: 540K
+1:00: WBJ Podcast (37:04): Rough week for the Central Mass. economy
+1:00: Radio Worcester (18:16): Congressman Jim McGovern talks coronavirus response measures
+1:00: Beware of relief check scam
+1:00: Amazon Prime deliveries delayed up to a month
+11:00: Gov. Baker orders non-essential businesses to close at noon Tuesday, issues stay-at-home advisory
+11:00: City Councilor starts free throw contest to support local fund
+8:00: Platelet and blood drive to be held March 24-25 in Worcester
-Confirmed cases in Worcester now 13, hospital CEOs to tour DCU Center as possible overflow sites. Press conference video (21:45)
-24 in Worcester: Emergency daycare centers list released; here’s how program works
-Worcester schools working to keep thousands of students engaged at home
-"[T]rue leaders emerge": Worcester lauded for alternative to crowded shelters
-'Worcester Together' fund raises millions in just a few days
-Seasons on hold, Music Worcester, Mechanics Hall, Hanover turn to future
-Rep. McGovern: We see the best, worst in people in times of crisis (4:21)
-Closing the Distance - Video Series from Holy Cross (7:03)
-Mass. death toll now 5. State totals: 121 new cases, 646 total
-Baker on testing, PPEs, 1st Nantucket case (11:13)
-Connecticut casino furloughs over 5,000
-Some coronavirus patients feel better before getting really sick, doctors say
-Oreos, Kraft mac & cheese among comfort foods people are stocking up on
-ICYMI: T&G joins The 016 in offering free advertising to businesses. The 016 announcement (March 13)
In Other News
+5:00: Leominster teachers organize car parade (:28)
+3:00: City of Worcester Declared Parking Ban as of 4 p.m
+11:00: Monday's meeting on new Doherty High will be virtual
+11:00: CVS Health hiring 50,000 employees; adding bonuses, benefits
+8:30: Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment
+8:00: Car bursts into flames after crashing into bush in West Boylston
-Latest weather: Latest on Monday's storm
-Person shot in Worcester; suspect taken into custody
-City Manager to request state support for new Burncoat High
-City Councilor says intersection at Summit in Worcester is public safety issue
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-When Worcester's leaders rise to challenges
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside this island home near Worcester
-Two will face charges for meth lab in Foxboro home
-Today's Hero (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Milwaukee landlord slashes rent to $100
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-Stabbing in Worcester's Crystal Park
-Does getting coronavirus once mean you are immune?
-5th positive test in Worcester, 200 being evaluated. Press conference video (24:43)
-This toilet paper calculator tells you how long your stash will last
-Grafton resident tests positive
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant busted for serving during ban
-New Worcester case brings city total to 7; Press conference video (22:07)
-‘It’s super scary,’ restaurants face the fight of their lives
-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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