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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:05 p.m.: 8 new cases in Worcester, 27 overall. Holden reports first 2 cases. Press conference video (20:24)
+5:05 p.m.: State totals: 679 new cases, 1,838 total cases, 15 deaths
+5:05 p.m.: The restaurant chain that never closes has closed nearly a quarter of their locations
+3:45: All Mass. schools closed through April
+3:45: Volunteers serve 600 free meals a day to Worcester children while schools are closed
+3:45: Critical supplies to donate? Here's who to call
+3:45: 'This is the real thing,' Chancellor Collins says in story about steps UMass Medical is taking to address crisis
+3:45: Now people are panic-buying eggs
+11:45: Everything you need to know about stimulus package
+11:45: Rush to collect unemployment benefits hits online roadblock
+11:45: Sterling woman celebrates 100th birthday with family through window due
+11:45: Prince Charles tests positive
-19 official cases in Worcester, but total number 'significantly higher." Press conference video (28:43)
-'Not the time to open things back up': Worcester schools likely to remain closed beyond April 6
-Ch. 4: Coronavirus cases steadily rise in Worcester (2:22)
-Judges tests positive; Worcester court, 2 others forced to close
-Scenes throughout Worcester during stay-at-home advisory (29 photos)
-Worcester schools, teachers union close to agreement on student outreach during shutdown
-IT staff in overdrive to keep Worcester government working
-DCU Center to be used as surge care space
-MassHire resources for employers, job seekers and partners
-Are you essential? Find out what jobs are considered essential
-UMass Memorial caregivers now required to wear a face mask at all times
-Radio Worcester (13:41) -- City Manager Ed Augustus on COVID-19 response
-Radio Worcester (10:01) -- Tim Murray on how Chamber is helping businesses
-State totals: 382 new cases, 1,159 total cases, 11 deaths
-Baker says 10 more labs online, 750K pieces of PPE being sent to healthcare workers
-Ford working with 3M, GE to make respirators, ventilators
-Can blood from survivors treat the newly ill?
-Wait, what? Texas Lt. Gov. says seniors would rather face virus than kill economy
-On the lighter side: Jokers go 'all in' playing poker with toilet paper
-Today's Heroes (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): D’Errico's Market steps up to help those in need
In Other News
+3:45: Worcester's Clover Street to get stop signs in pilot program
+3:45: Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Worcester County home sale prices continue to rise
+3:45: WICN's Business Beat (30:00)
+11:45: Target settles class-action lawsuit filed by Clinton woman for $2.3M
-Polar Park, new South High projects will continue
-Committee approves revised plan for Doherty High rebuild
-Death at Worcester County House of Correction profiled in WBUR investigation 'Dying on the sheriff's watch'. Audio (10:34)
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Peppercorn’s ‘pumping out’ delivery, take-out orders during statewide ban
-Get a free Frosty with every Wendy's drive-thru order
-Restaurants may soon be able to offer beer, wine through takeout, delivery
-Neat drone video of Grafton Hill (3:12)
-Worcester City Hall weddings go al fresco
-Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy of New England to hold public classes online
-Northbridge High staff create ‘Full House’-themed TikTok for students
-Today's deal: Sterling Dance Studio Offering Nearly 60 Online Classes
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): The 5 latest Worcester homes to hit the market
-Police: N.H. man chased neighbor with sword after being asked to lower music
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Top Posts
-Beechwood closes; Worcester hotels hit hard
-Person shot in Worcester; suspect taken into custody
-Four members of same Webster household test positive. Sutton reports first case
-Best-case scenario: 20K cases in Worcester County, worst-case: 540K
-Amazon Prime deliveries delayed up to a month
-3 new total cases in Worcester, 16 total. Firefighter, recruit test positive. Press conference video (38:08)
-Confirmed cases in Worcester now 13, hospital CEOs to tour DCU Center as possible overflow sites. Press conference video (21:45)
-Worcester Police want to locate this man suspected in nighttime breaking and enterings
-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
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Deadly shooting outside Worcester strip club
-Worcester man dies in Boston crash (1:55). Article
-Paxton man indicted in connection to fiery crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter
-Trial opens in case of body found in Paxton woods 4 years ago
-Worcester outlines winter snow removal upgrades as council presses for results
-Earlier start for Worcester City Council meetings draws mixed reactions
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Worcester police deliver donations to Abby’s House
-Here's how much Worcester spends on OnlyFans
-Shrewsbury firefighter has leg amputated after severe illness: How to help
-Worcester schools consider smart glasses ban (2:14)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief: Redistricting, Round 3
-Worcester students to speak with astronaut aboard International Space Station
-Castinetti Realty Group Hometown Helper: Bill and Donna Moore, co-founders at Project New Hope, Inc.
>DINING OUT: Diner connects Worcester seniors and trains Quinsigamond hospitality students
-Pasta and Nonna's sauces still simmer at these 10 Worcester Italian restaurants
-ICYMI: 15 underage drinkers found at Worcester restaurant
-Advocates push for investigation of Worcester diocese’s handling of priest abuse allegation
-Second cooking oil theft case in a week tied to Worcester. Video (1:57)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Learn the Ukulele Thursday at Gale Free Library event
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner police arrest man on drug and gun charges following search warrant
-Construction completed at Spencer church after devastating fire ripped down historic building (1:56). Article
-Issues raised at Spencer meeting about bylaw revisions
-Heath Hen Meadow Conservation Land a journey through time and season
-How to talk so kids will listen: Free event on Saturday in Webster
-Auburn police welcome Officer Nicholas Tessier from Spencer
-Golfers tee up for Hitchcock at sixth annual "Fore" a great cause
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Check out the Giant Pumpkin Cannon at Stone Cow Brewery (1:13)
>SHOWTIME: Tune into the "Vibes": Worcester TV talk show returns online
-Memory Lame eyes "Fabricated Truth," Irma Jones climbs "High towers"
-New book by Worcester State professor explores how music helped build a Pan-African movement
-Matchbox Twenty 30th anniversary tour adds 3 New England dates
>OPINION: Mary C. DeSouza: 10 simple things to do as a family this fall
-Chad d’Entremont: Mass. needs to rethink how it improves schools. Here is a blueprint for doing it
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 508 (26;26): Roberta Brien & GreenTech Park
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:21): Catholic church abuse, police oversight problems and Downtown Worcester development
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester police officer of 42 years
>SPORTS: Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson suffered high-ankle sprain vs. Raiders
-NFL Insider Dianna Russini makes bold career move after Mike Vrabel scandal
-Bruins beat Sharks, 6-3
-Holy Cross baseball hires Sean Scanlon as director of player development
-U.S. women's soccer team erases 2-goal deficit to tie World Cup champion Spain
>CARS: Mass. woman says Kia denied engine replacement over home oil changes
>NATIONAL: Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
-Related: Oncologist explains Pope Leo’s diagnosis
-Police say woman killed son, husband at a Great Wolf Lodge
-Tragic: Teen strangled to death after shirt gets caught on playground slide screw: family
>NEW ENGLAND: Cohasset jewelry store hostage hoax, explained
-Who was Sandra Birchmore? What we’ve learned from loved ones, testimony
-Full Senate debate between John Deaton and Ed Markey (54:59)
-Radio Worcester (26:47): State Sen. Michael Moore talks gas tax relief and ballot questions
>COLLEGES: New gift to Worcester State supports paraprofessionals pursuing teaching degrees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Finding the right Caribbean cruise experience in 2026
>BUSINESS: Bank of America hit with $1.2 billion fine for money laundering, sanctions violations
-LPL Financial Research: Credit is still flowing, and businesses are borrowing
-5 local attorneys named to national family law list
-Junk pickup with a creative flair: Local coach builds winning rubbish removal service
>SHOPPING: How Gen Z may be rewriting the rules of retail (2:24)
>HOMES: Home affordability gap for first-time buyers widens as costs rise
>HEALTH: Reset your mindset and take back control today
-How surprising "obesity paradox" of cancer could improve treatment
>FOOD: Building eating habits that fit your real life
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix World War II movie, "The Mosquito Bowl" (2:05)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Scarlett Johansson movie, "The Exorcist: Martyrs" (2:24)
>CELEBRITY: Judi Dench, 91, reveals her ideal way to die
-Kelly Osbourne reveals how much weight she's gained since drastic loss following dad Ozzy's death
>ANIMALS: Family goes out for errands and comes home with a dog (2:50)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The haunted history of Higgins House
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman stories about unexpected heroes (24:54)
-Meanwhile, in London, cat sneaks into neighbor's house, eats dog's dinner
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