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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 (:34). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl, 15-year-old boy
-Worcester police make arrest in fatal Main Street stabbing (1:23). Article
-Earlier: 2 injured in Downtown Worcester stabbing, police say (:11). Article
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-City Councilor Rosen blasts Spectrum over senior discounts
-At nearly 90, he’s still lacing up for hockey games in Worcester
-Shrewsbury-based Raptor Tales Rescue continues to care for birds of prey
-Area animal shelter seeks help as heating system fails
-Table Hoppin': Herbs Makes Scents sees growth tea market ahead
-Woo! Science: Worcester County beekeepers lend helping hand to hives
-Dunkin' changed its points policy and cost a loyal customer $260. Know the risks of loyalty programs
-Vision to Action update outlines progress, challenges for schools
>DINING OUT: Worcester’s new steakhouse has a genius system for all-you-can-eat meat
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury school worker, 19, arrested on child sexual abuse image charges (2:20). Article
-Gunman who killed trooper in 1983 has first parole hearing (2:23)
-Worcester skyscraper proposal nearly doubles in size following developer error
-Who is Sheruff Barkley? Meet the Worcester Police Department's newest officer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden targeted? A.G. threatens action against towns not complying with M.B.T.A. Act
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Wachusett Echo: Spirit is in the air
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 in serious condition after Sturbridge crash
-Leominster man pleads guilty to bank fraud, money laundering
-Grafton Fire Department covers for Uxbridge in light of tragedy
-Will the Spencer Rescue Squad become a town department?
-Shirley man arrested outside Ayer motel on four outstanding warrants
-Dudley Board of Selectmen votes to send P.I.L.O.T. letter to Nichols College
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Musician Troy Mercy, comedian Brian Glowacki, and more ...
-Sculptors Taylor Apostol and Evan Morse set for ArtsWorcester show
-Cassinda Scharff: Cozy winter picture books for family read-alouds
>OPINION: First Person: In sickness, in health, Joe and Cyndi Fusco their journey
-Radio Worcester (16:26): Mayor Petty defends T.I.F.s, addresses speeding concerns
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who tended bar at the Ground Round and Maxwell Silverman's
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel speaks on Patriots' plan ahead of Divisional Round against Texans
-Texans' Nico Collins ruled out in injury crusher
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Assessing Anfernee Simons’ value to Celtics as NBA trade deadline looms
-Holy Cross Athletics Bob Cousy Video Series, Episode 1 (2:41)
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats Air Force, 3-2, in overtime
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Lafayette
-Railers beat Maine, 3-2
>NATIONAL: California has no dry areas for first time in 25 years
-Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation
-Tragic: 2 teen best friends die after sand hole collapses on them at park
>NEW ENGLAND: On camera: Man douses police chief's cruiser with gas (:35)
-Massachusetts hits 85.5% seat belt use in 2025
>COLLEGES: Nichols announces President’s and Dean's lists
-Assumption's Physician Assistant Class of 2028 welcomed with White Coat Ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Data reveal the best time to visit Disney World
>BUSINESS: The top 10 jobs in the U.S. for 2026 — according to Indeed
-Verizon offers "pathetic" $20 credit, over hours-long outage
>SHOPPING: LEGO's "most significant evolution" in 50 years will bring toys to life
>HOMES: The bigger your house is, the more miserable you are: study
>HEALTH: Understanding measles risk: New vaccination rate map
-Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
>FOOD: Clear protein explained: Benefits, nutrition and what to know
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Song Sung Blue," "Dust Bunny," and more
>CELEBRITY: Why Mickey Rourke is rejecting job offers despite being evicted from L.A. home
-Timothy Busfield and Melissa Gilbert: A complete relationship timeline
>ANIMALS: Woman nurses tiny cat back to life — and discovers a miracle (2:52)
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. mom takes on extreme global marathon challenge
-Meanwhile, in Washington, goat "detained" for trying to break into retirement community
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