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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: 43 new cases, 310 overall, 48 in Shrewsbury, 21 in Grafton, 15 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference videos (12:10 and 11:33)
+6:30: Worcester nurse shares experiences from front line
+6:30: State totals: 24 new deaths, 216 total, 1,334 new cases, 11,736 total, 68,800 tested
+6:30: Under Collins’ Leadership, UMass Medical School Flexes Strengths, Skills, Commitment to Central Mass Residents
+6:30: Rabbi Fogelman extends seder celebration's reach; 'Nobody is going to go hungry in Worcester'
+6:30: Customers take down man who coughed, spit on produce at Mass. Stop & Shop
+6:30: Nurse says wife didn’t visit dying husband to save masks for staff
+6:30: Most Americans will stay home this month even if lockdown lifted: poll
+8:05: 6 great ways to stay busy at home this weekend in Worcester
+8:05: Now 21 veterans have died at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, 15 of whom tested positive
-55 new cases in Worcester, 267 total, 41 in Shrewsbury, 21 in Grafton, 15 in Holden, 5 in Leicester. Press conference video (38:01)
-HC Professor: Coronavirus cases are growing exponentially – here's what that means
-Worcester area has more coronavirus deaths than Phoenix, Tampa Bay or Minneapolis
-Pawtucket mayor open to extending PawSox lease if Polar Park does not open in time
-City-sponsored construction projects including schools, parks suspended until May
-Central Mass. tourism industry expecting $200M in coronavirus losses, 1,200+ job losses
-UMass Memorial Health Care CEO says Mass. has chance for ‘significantly lower’ mortality rate than New York
-UMass Memorial Health Care CEO and his wife, a UMass Memorial doctor, to donate pay
-AC Hotel in Worcester provides supplies, sustenance, shelter
-508, A show about Worcester (36:03): Worcester City Clerk Nikolin Vangjeli and Worcester School Committee member (and COVID-19 sufferer) Tracy Novick
-Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with President and CEO Tim Murray (9:36): Banks, Loans, and the 2020 Census
-Radio Worcester (13:58): SBA’s Mass. District Director Bob Nelson on relief through small business loans
-Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel offering live stream of services
-Here's where you can donate medical equipment in Worcester
-Greater Worcester Community Foundation receives $250,000 from Barr Foundation
-Worcester Regional Food Hub offering pick-up service of locally sourced products
-State totals: 38 new deaths, 192 total, 1,436 new cases, 10,402 total, 62,962 tested. Story
-ICYMI: Here’s when the coronavirus ‘wave’ in Mass. hits peak, study shows
-Thousands of inmates to be freed over coronavirus fears in Mass.
-More states allowing SNAP benefits for online grocery orders
-The story of how this week’s Patriotic mission for PPE unfolded
-From Ross Mortgage: Busting 3 myths about not paying your mortgage
-Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pals give Grafton 6-year-old a Happy Birthday parade amid pandemic (video)
In Other News
-Street sweeping to begin Monday, April 13 in Worcester
-April issue of Pulse Magazine is available in full online
-Miss latest issue of Worcester Business Journal? Check out digital edition
-Police see uptick in domestic violence reports as people stay home
-Resources for victims of domestic violence, from DA Joe Early
-Baker signs bill allowing restaurants to deliver beer, wine with food takeout/delivery
-UPDATED April 3: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Add to your watchlist: Mass. Pirates documentary 'Now or never' debuts on Amazon Prime
-With recreation pot stores closed, state sees surge in medical marijuana applications
-National: Walmart was almost charged criminally in opioid epidemic, administration killed indictment
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Here's what you can rent in Worcester for $1,500 a month
-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 (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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