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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+1:30: DCU Center to be used as surge care space
+1:30: Baker says 10 more labs online, 750K pieces of PPE being sent to healthcare workers
+1:30: Radio Worcester (13:41) -- City Manager Ed Augustus on COVID-19 response
+1:30: Radio Worcester (10:01) -- Tim Murray on how Chamber is helping businesses
+1:30: Ford working with 3M, GE to make respirators, ventilators
+10:15: MassHire resources for employers, job seekers and partners
+10:15: UMass Memorial caregivers now required to wear a face mask at all times
+10:15: With testing backlog, UMass Memorial had 90 patients awaiting results
-3 new total cases in Worcester, 16 total. Firefighter, recruit test positive. Press conference video (38:08)
-Radio Worcester (14:27) -- Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about the Spread, the Surge, and the Infrastructure (COVID-19 Update)
-Best-case scenario: 20K cases in Worcester County, worst-case: 540K
-Beechwood closes; Worcester hotels hit hard
-WBJ Podcast (37:04): Rough week for the Central Mass. economy
-Platelet and blood drive to be held March 24-25 in Worcester
-Four members of same Webster household test positive. Sutton reports first case
-2 celebrated Holy Cross alumni: Bob Cousy calls Dr. Fauci 'my hero'
-WPI community collects thousands of needed medical supplies
-City Councilor starts free throw contest to support local fund
-Radio Worcester (18:16): Congressman Jim McGovern talks coronavirus response measures
-High-demand businesses, especially grocers and drug stores, need workers
-Gov. Baker orders non-essential businesses to close at noon Tuesday, issues stay-at-home advisory
-State totals: 131 new cases, 777 total cases, 9 deaths
-New symptom: Loss of taste, smell (1:59)
-Amazon Prime deliveries delayed up to a month
-ICYMI: T&G joins The 016 in offering free advertising to businesses. The 016 announcement (March 13)
In Other News
+1:30: Restaurants may soon be able to offer beer, wine through takeout, delivery
+1:30: Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy of New England to hold public classes online
+1:30: Committee approves revised plan for Doherty High rebuild
+1:30: Get a free Frosty with every Wendy's drive-thru order
+10:15: Worcester's fourth cannabis dispensary to open Tuesday
+10:15: Parking ban over as of 10 a.m.
+10:15: Northbridge High staff create ‘Full House’-themed TikTok for students
-Today is the Great American Takeout
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Worcesteria: Stepping up for food workers
-Multiple explosions heard as blaze tears through Northbridge lumber yard. Photo gallery
-Worcester Police want to locate this man suspected in nighttime breaking and enterings
-Car bursts into flames after crashing into bush in West Boylston
-WRTA weekday routes now run Saturday schedule
-Today's deal: Worcester auto repair shop offers free oil changes to hospital workers
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): The 5 latest Worcester homes to hit the market
-Good News (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Leominster teachers organize car parade (:28)
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Top Posts
-Person shot in Worcester; suspect taken into custody
-12 cases now in Worcester, 'almost all' over 40, first responders now being tested. Press conference video (14:28)
-Does getting coronavirus once mean you are immune?
-Confirmed cases in Worcester now 13, hospital CEOs to tour DCU Center as possible overflow site. Press conference video (21:45)
-Grafton resident tests positive
-24 in Worcester: Emergency daycare centers list released; here’s how program works
-City Councilor says intersection at Summit in Worcester is public safety issue
-Some coronavirus patients feel better before getting really sick, doctors say
-Worcester Police seek to ID man wanted for questioning in unarmed robbery
-Don't believe these fake coronavirus stories on social media
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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