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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 (1:07). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Snow in October? Here are all the times winter weather has started early in Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp overnight in Worcester (:24). Article
-Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-Worcester Police Department to test high visibility patrols
-Leading police union in New England says "significant" funds have been misappropriated
-Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
-Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Habitat for Humanity helps Worcester families become homeowners
-Walk To End Alzheimer's returns to Worcester on Sunday
-India Society of Worcester and Worcester Art Museum celebrate a decade of light
-Health care tax credits set to expire. What does it mean for Mass.?
-T&G This Week: What happened at the courthouse, and why we told the story
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review: Debates, development, Halloween Highlights
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>FAITH: Remembering late father's puns, laughter and lessons
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-New England Police Union endorses Mayor Joe Petty, other candidates
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli and pasta making class next Sunday
-ICYMI: Small liberal arts colleges are struggling, but one in Worcester is bucking the trend
-Convicted Worcester bridge attacker Joshua Hubert sentenced to prison (:25). Article
-Related: Family details impact of Worcester bridge attack at Hubert sentencing
-Local middle school teacher passes away unexpectedly
-Woman to voters: Reject candidates who protect child rapist
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-At 122 Diner, help support Ava's fight against Ovarian Cancer
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver seriously hurt after car slams into tree, catches fire, officials say
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Fire Department open house
-They're mad in Oakham: Here's why the town is saying "not in my backyard"
-Leominster council delays decision on controversial battery storage zoning proposal
-Town House Tavern provides space to relax and catch up with friends
-Felon arrested in Webster after “awkward eye contact” with officer leads to gun discovery
-Clinton Elementary School brings book characters to life
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Twins, winds, blues and boos ...
-Remembering when Leonard Cohen played Clark University in 1970
-Joy of Music Program announces faculty concert series
-Central Mass. Brass to perform free concert at Fitchburg State
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council district hopefuls respond to questions
-Katy MacQueen: How I got my 6-year-old to FINALLY stay in her bed
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked 26 years for the W.R.T.A.
>SPORTS: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel returns to face the Titans for first time since being fired
-Patriots-Titans preview: Kyle Williams time in Vrabel revenge game?
-NFL's bizarre involvement in middle of Chiefs' latest penalty controversy
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross football defeats Richmond for first win of season
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey shuts out Mercyhurst in Atlantic Hockey opener
-Bruins lose to Colorado, 4-1
-Jaylen Brown documentary follows Celtics star’s impactful NBA journey
-Railers drop season opener to Maine, 5-0
-Boston College football loses sixth straight game
>CARS: Ford recalls Ford Mustangs, Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD trucks
>NATIONAL: Thieves strike Louvre in daring jewel heist
-Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 68,000
-Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein pleaded for Virginia Giuffre to "have our baby," she wrote in memoir
-Tragic: Elderly couple found dead at senior home in apparent murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Judge bans Springfield landlord from owning or managing property in Mass.
-Is it legal to smoke pot in public places in Massachusetts? Here’s what the law says
>COLLEGES: Shining a Light on inequities in Latino education in Mass.
-Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New York City and Las Vegas are Thanksgiving travel hotspots
-6 etiquette mistakes that can lead to a fine overseas
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Amanda Khatib: Advice for returning to work
>SHOPPING: 35 gift ideas inspired by TikTok's top trends of 2025
>HOMES: When should you turn your heating on? What temperature should you set it to? What to know
>HEALTH: Aluminum in vaccines: What parents need to know about safety (2:14)
-Report: Mass. among best states for Medicare beneficiaries, despite high rate of E.R. visits
>FOOD: Pepsi's dirty soda trend adds new Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer drinks
>TV/STREAMING: The best new horror movies of 2025 available to stream right now
>MOVIES: U.F.O. doc "Age of Disclosure" lands streaming date on Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Rachael Ray resurfaces for rare outing following string of "bizarre behavior"
-Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes announce engagement 3 years after "GMA3" scandal
>ANIMALS: Dog who looked like a lion adopts real bear cubs (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Boy, 9, saves kitten that was being "tossed around like a football"
-Meanwhile, in Wyoming, pumpkin reappears on university spire in 30-year mystery
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