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
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights | | -Latest weather
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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