Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:15: Logan passenger departures down 76%
+7:15: Disney parks to remain closed indefinitely
+5:15: 17 new cases in Worcester, 55 total, 6 in Shrewsbury, 6 in Grafton, 5 in Holden, 1 in Leicester. Press conference video (32:30)
+4:30: State totals: 823 new cases, 3,240 total, 35 deaths, 29,371 tested, 288 hospitalized
+4:30: Gun Parlor in Worcester stays open despite governor’s order
+4:30: ‘Now you’re infected,’ Putnam suspect says while coughing in trooper’s face
+4:30: Walmart reports rise in sales of tops, not pants, during coronavirus
+12:15: Local contractor donates $400k of medical equipment to Worcester hospitals
+12:15: Radio Worcester (7:05) -- City Councilor Sean Rose talks Free Throws for your Community (Worcester Together Fundraiser)
+12:15: Baker: All travelers entering Mass. must isolate for 14 days (2:30)
+12:15: Why isn't Mass. releasing town-by-town data? (2:44)
+12:15: Immediate need for nurses, respiratory therapists in Mass.
+12:15: Boston Catholics OK to eat meat on Lent Fridays
+7:00: Essential workers can get free daycare in Worcester
-11 new cases in Worcester, 38 total, 5 in Shrewsbury, 5 in Grafton, 2 in Holden. Press conference video (22:16)
-More patients in city are requiring intensive care. Related: Patients avoiding hospitals concerns Worcester Medical Director
-New symptom: Stomach pain now appearing as only symptom for some confirmed cases
-Worcester school nurses donate supplies (7 photos)
-UMass Medical School accelerating graduation of fourth-year medical students
-Radio Worcester (10:04) -- Dani Babineau on how pandemic is impacting Redemption Rock
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (19:16) -- Allen Fletcher of Worcester Public Market
-Reliant Foundation donates $116K to local health services
-FLEXcon donates Hazmat suits, protective shields to UMass Memorial
-Need propane? Travel trailer/motor home rental? Fuller RV is here to help
-Worcester small businesses have until Friday to apply for $10,000 grants offered by city
-'Don’t try to guess on who it is and put names out.' Spencer announces 2 positive tests
-State totals: 579 new cases, 2,417 total, 25 dead
-Mass. rolls out measures to protect low-income renters, homeowners
-U.S. jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record
-This is why you shouldn't flush 'flushable' wipes
-McDonald's reportedly yanking all-day breakfast menu
-Scam alert: Beware calls asking for your information to receive stimulus checks
-Critical supplies to donate? Here's who to call
-On the lighter side: Doughnuts with Dr. Anthony Fauci's face selling like hot cakes
-Today's Heroes (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester makers 3D printing parts to convert CPR masks to N95 respirators
In Other News
+12:15: Worcester's own Ricky Duran Will Perform a Live One-Hour Show on Facebook and Instagram
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Overnight: Three-alarm fire in three-decker off Park Ave.
-Greater Worcester might be better primed for recovery from coronavirus recession than most areas of country
-After Burncoat, Worcester East Middle and Grafton Street schools in line for replacement
-Worcester-area student athletes adjusting to loss of spring season
-Will Smith praises Worcester’s Joyner Lucas for tribute song to actor’s career
-ICYMI: Death at Worcester County House of Correction profiled in WBUR investigation 'Dying on the sheriff's watch'. Audio (10:34)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Walkthrough of available units in Kelley Square Lofts (22:05)
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Top Posts
-The restaurant chain that never closes has closed nearly a quarter of their locations
-Judges tests positive; Worcester court, 2 others forced to close
-Now people are panic-buying eggs
-8 new cases in Worcester, 27 overall. Holden reports first 2 cases. Press conference video (20:24)
-Scenes throughout Worcester during stay-at-home advisory (29 photos)
-Everything you need to know about stimulus package
-19 official cases in Worcester, but total number 'significantly higher." Press conference video (28:43)
-Target settles class-action lawsuit filed by Clinton woman for $2.3M
-It ‘started a cartwheel and just fell’: Witnesses describe fatal Sterling plane crash
In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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