Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 55 new cases in Worcester, 267 total, 41 in Shrewsbury, 21 in Grafton, 15 in Holden, 5 in Leicester. Press conference video (38:01)
+6:15: City-sponsored construction projects including schools, parks suspended until May
+6:15: UMass Memorial Health Care CEO and his wife, a UMass Memorial doctor, to donate pay
+6:15: AC Hotel in Worcester provides supplies, sustenance, shelter
+6:15: State totals: 38 new deaths, 192 total, 1,436 new cases, 10,402 total, 62,962 tested. Story
+6:15: Baker signs bill allowing restaurants to deliver beer, wine with food takeout/delivery
+6:15: More states allowing SNAP benefits for online grocery orders
+2:45: Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with President and CEO Tim Murray (9:36): Banks, Loans, and the 2020 Census
+1:15: ‘Clap because we care’ for essential workers tonight in Mass.
+1:15: Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel offering live stream of services
+1:15: The story of how this week’s Patriotic mission for PPE unfolded
+9:50: HC Professor: Coronavirus cases are growing exponentially – here's what that means
+9:50: From Ross Mortgage: Busting 3 myths about not paying your mortgage
+8:35: Here's where you can donate medical equipment in Worcester
+8:35: Greater Worcester Community Foundation receives $250,000 from Barr Foundation
+8:35: Worcester Regional Food Hub offering pick-up service of locally sourced products
+8:35: Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Outbreak at Jewish Healthcare Center: 3 residents pass away, 16 of 19 residents tested are positive, 2 pending, 1 negative, 6 staff test positive
-47 new cases, 212 total in Worcester, 33 in Shrewsbury, 18 in Grafton, 11 in Holden, 4 in Leicester. Worcester press conference video (47:30)
-40 UMass Memorial employees have tested positive, there are currently 27 patients in ICU
-UMass Memorial looking for nursing students to help at DCU Center field hospital
-CARES Act not nearly enough to save cities like Worcester
-Worcester Together fund grows to $2.75M as Holy Cross students add $23K
-Worcester Together announces over $150,000 in phase one funding
-McGovern helps secure $4.9 million for Central and Western Massachusetts
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (14:35): Ashley Carter, Farmers Market Program Coordinator, Regional Environmental Council
-Large donation helps St. John's Food For The Poor in Worcester
-Reflections and Updates from Holy Cross President Fr. Boroughs (4:55)
-UMass Medical students get real-life lessons with new pandemic curriculum
-Charlton 102-year-old's life spans two pandemics
-State totals: 32 new deaths, 154 total, 1,228 new cases, 8,966 total, 56,608 tested. Story
-Businesses urged to immediately apply for $349B bailout program before money runs out
-Daily Chamber Communication Focusing on the Impact of COVID-19 -- April 2
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-15 deaths reported at Norwood nursing home, report says
-3 more deaths reported by Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, more residents test positive
-MCI Shirley prison on lockdown after inmate tests positive (:22)
-Mass. unemployment claims spike another 22%. U.S. jobless claims skyrocket to 6.6 million
-State adds 500 new staff to handle backed-up calls from unemployed
-Mass. extends vehicle registrations for 2 months
-ICYMI: Here’s when the coronavirus ‘wave’ in Mass. hits peak, study shows
-CDC to urge Americans to wear face masks in public (1:38)
-Here’s a list of disinfectants you can use against coronavirus
-On the lighter side: Petition to make Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, 'Sexiest Man Alive' gaining steam. Related: Dr. Fauci's face will soon be on bobblehead
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local group raises more than $40,000 to support COVID-19 response
In Other News
+8:35: Crash westbound on Pike in Charlton
+8:35: April issue of Pulse Magazine is available in full online
+8:35: Miss latest issue of Worcester Business Journal? Check out digital edition
+8:35: Police see uptick in domestic violence reports as people stay home
-Latest weather: Yuck
-Opening Tiki Bar during pandemic, Worcester restaurateur upbeat
-Restaurant beer, wine takeout bill passes Mass. House, Senate
-UPDATED April 2: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-New owner of Pregame on Park gets liquor, food, entertainment licenses
-Worcester Housing Authority gets a permit for office project on Plantation St.
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Here's what you can rent in Worcester for $1,500 a month
-Today's deal: Buy a select TrueSteam Dishwasher at Better Electric and receive a Visa Prepaid Card
-Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 17 today in Worcester
-Maps show how cold it will get this week from Arctic blast
-Snowfall totals in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
+9:00: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
+6:00: Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
+6:00: Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Michael Baldassarre arrested, charged with O.U.I.
+6:00: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
+Noon: Major crash on Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Department responding
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
+Noon: Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-City of Worcester to open warming centers Tuesday and Wednesday
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-2 decades, 500 voices: Worcester project chronicles the lives of local women
-Trafficking victim advocate Chrissi Bates to re-receive key to city
-Worcester County Wonders: America's oldest Armenian Church
-Polar Seltzer releases 4 new "dessert cart" flavors
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Crews work to clear Worcester roads after overnight snow storm (2:34)
-Meet Mac: Worcester's new K-9 tracker (1:24). Article
-Worcester Airport saw busiest year since Massport took over nearly 15 years ago
-Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A beginners guide to midterms
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby winners
-Man arrested for trespassing at Leominster bar after refusing to leave
-Clinton Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is Saturday
-Volunteers, supporters made renovated hearse house in Berlin a reality
-West Boylston police log January 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Florence Sawyer honor roll announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mocktail recipes for Dry January (7:20)
>SHOWTIME: Concert to highlight unity between Black and Jewish communities
-Lindsey Ford: Our favorite Lego places
-Shaun Connolly: Tips for a new era
>OPINION: Geraldine Byrne Nason: Enduring bond between Ireland and Washington
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter — In solidarity
-WCCA-TV Newsletter for January
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 582 (28:49): Our Lady of Hope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester bar owner
>SPORTS: Robyn Glaser, Patriots’ executive vice president of football business, to resign
-Former NFL exec blasts Patriots for making "mockery" of Rooney Rule
-Celtics rout Warriors, 125-85
-Bruins beat San Jose, 6-3
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 15
>NATIONAL: A busy day in Washington. Complete coverage in National News
-When will Yellowstone's volcano erupt? Scientists have an answer
-Tragic: At least 10 dead, 32 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu suspected after dozens of Mass. geese found dead (:28). Article
-Mass. unemployment mistake will cost $2.1 billion
>COLLEGES: Clark's Higgins Institute announces wide range of faculty grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The U.S. just banned hidden hotel fees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Fighting fraud through awareness (2:15)
>SHOPPING: Victoria's Secret winter sale — Get 7 panties for $35 for Valentine's Day
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Expert tips for protecting skin in extreme winter weather (3:26)
-More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade overturned (:56)
>FOOD: McDonald's brand new value menu is here — including $1 deals
>TV/STREAMING: MSNBC bringing back Rachel Maddow 5 nights a week
>CELEBRITY: These are the most canceled celebs of 2024
>HISTORY: Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>ANIMALS: Senior dog who was left behind gets all the toys she wants (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings sell coffee to raise money for L.A. fire relief
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, wild coyote yanked from refrigerated section of Aldi supermarket, shocking video shows
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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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