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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 (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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