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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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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