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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 (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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