Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, March 25

• Posted by 016 Administrator March 25, 2020 - Filed in News - 4,726 views

  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)

  -Worcester council backs relief appeal from restaurants, small-business owners
  

  -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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  -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