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 (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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