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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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