Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:40: The COVID-19 testing location at CVS in Shrewsbury will close tonight
+8:00: 39 new cases in Worcester, 372 overall, 57 in Shrewsbury, 22 in Grafton, 20 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (29:47)
+8:00: Supplies from Patriots' relief flight come to Worcester
+8:00: Dr. Michael Hirsh, Worcester Medical Director, thinks he and his team prepared for surge
+8:00: George's Coney Island decides to close for 2 weeks during surge
+8:00: Palms and adoration in St. John's parking lot
+8:00: State totals: 29 new deaths, 260 overall, 1,337 new cases, 13,837 overall, 76,429 tested
+4:00: ‘Worcester Together’ raises $1M over weekend
+4:00: A message from City Councilor Moe Bergman (3:08)
+4:00: Radio Worcester (14:08): Dr. Michael Hirsh - A Critical Few Weeks
+4:00: WBJ Podcast (38:57): Eric Dickson on prepping for the surge at UMass Memorial
+4:00: WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (14:26): Troy Lee, senior at Tantasqua Regional High School
+4:00: Check out this sunrise in Worcester
+4:00: Sudz City Laundromat on Millbury operates food pantry
+4:00: 39-year-old Milford man shot in altercation with police
+4:00: NYC to begin temporarily burying coronavirus victims in local parks
+7:20: Cashier at Leicester Walmart sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer mad about purchase limit, police say
+7:20: Americans brace for ‘hardest, saddest’ week of their lives
-Updated projections show Mass. death toll more than tripling, study shows
-23 new cases in Worcester, 333 total, 52 in Shrewsbury, 22 in Grafton, 19 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (29:41)
-Field hospital at DCU Center will be ready to open by Thursday
-Central Mass. schools ramping up shutdown instruction, but maintaining realistic expectations
-Agencies sharpen focus on elders' needs
-Webinar Monday on stimulus package. Details from Worcester Business Journal
-Radio Worcester (12:06): Nancy Cahalen, President/CEO of BBB of Central New England, on coronavirus scams
-Closing the Distance (6:38): Video series from College of the Holy Cross
-Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home adds streaming option to services
-State totals: 15 new deaths, 231 overall, 764 new tests, 12,500 total, 71,937 tested. Story
-At the office: My boss is now calling me constantly at home — how do I get them to stop?
-Coronavirus death rate for New Orleans is double that of NYC
-Ex-Navy commander who sounded alarm over coronavirus tests positive for virus
-International: British DJ dies from coronavirus after he told docs to 'save someone else'
-Dr. Fauci says it's likely coronavirus will become 'seasonal'
-Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan) -- Little boy in Tenn. with cystic fibrosis gives inspiring message: He beat COVID-19
In Other News
+8:00: Charter plans to raise its minimum wage to $20
-Latest weather: Pretty sweet
-Tribute to 'Auntie Dot,' owner of legendary Grafton Hill pizza shop for 45 years, who passed away April 3
-ICYMI: Restaurant, a Worcester favorite, to close for good
-UPDATED April 5: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Palm Sunday around the Diocese of Worcester (26 photos)
-Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito of Shrewsbury continuing to stockpile campaign cash, outpacing Gov. Baker
-Lilac Hedge Farm betting on online orders to stay afloat
-ICYMI: Worcester boy, 6, receives new heart after 4-year wait
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Paxton home has custom gourmet kitchen, in-ground pool and home movie theater (5:44)
-National: Massive blaze near Florida airport burns more than 3,500 rental cars
-On the lighter side: Meet Dancing Chuck Franzke, a World War II veteran from Wisconsin, who made another dance video at age 97
-Local businesses: Have an offer or deal you want people to know about? Let us know
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 94 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester cooling centers open amid high temperatures
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man stabbed multiple times at Shell Station in Worcester
+6:00: City council presses for answers on Mill Street safety, costs, steps
+6:00: DCU Center completes $2.2 million sound system upgrade with help of local firms
+6:00: Bravehearts roll, 17-6
+6:00: Want to see the Bravehearts for free Thursday? Here's how
+6:00: Are either of these dogs yours?
+Noon: Worcester councilors support push for supermarket options, but balk at city-owned option
+Noon: What is "Good Trouble Lives On" protest? Nearly 100 protests planned in Mass.
+Noon: Flutist Emi Ferguson and Ruckus to "Fly the Coop" in Worcester
+Noon: Review: Coldplay fans felt "Sparks" at Gillette Stadium concert
+Noon: Last Call: Katelynn Yvon, tattoo artist
-Woman charged with O.U.I. in Worcester crash that injured off-duty officers
-A Worcester connection to the deadly fire in Fall River: Here are the details
-Related: Fall River mayor says owner no longer cooperating after deadly fire (3:22)
-Competitive eater to tackle Worcester restaurant mega challenge
-From the lab to the spotlight: Miss Worcester County 2024 is a rising star (2:46). Article
-City council requests report on proposed landlord tax relief program
-Police investigating bank robbery at Hometown Bank in Webster; suspect fled on motorcycle into Conn.
-Focus on "much needed" programs — Centro elaborates on Latin American Festival cancellation
-Earlier: Organizer: Fear of I.C.E. was factor in decision to cancel Latin American Festival
-100 FM The Pike (14:34): Worcester Fire Department cookoff firefighters trade hoses for hot plates
-E-bikes are growing in popularity, but also come with safety concerns
-Worcester school grading overhaul hits snag
-Information session for those wishing to join the Worcester Police Department
-This Week in Worcester: Not believing lies is anti-police sentiment in Worcester
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Peppercorn's reopens after renovation
-ICYMI: A city-owned grocery store in Worcester? Councilor wants to look into it
-WNBA star and Worcester Academy alum Aliyah Boston gets her flowers at State House ceremony
-Planet Fitness opens third location in Worcester
-New seafood eatery opens in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Up to "Shannanigans" with handmade crafts
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car engulfed in flames in Westborough
-Police plan to step up traffic enforcement on Route 20 today
-Town Administrator Heather Butler ready to get to know West Boylston better
-2 Grafton schools to benefit from part of $15,000 in grants awarded to Blackstone Valley schools
-Conant summer reading program looks to Level Up
-W.H.E.A.T., Strand A.R.P.A. funds wait on progress
-Gaudette continues multigenerational legacy with Lamy Insurance
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: What's the best summer thing to do in Worcester County? Vote in round 1
-Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during "Cowboy Carter" tour
-Listen up: On "Northeastern," Old Tom & the Lookouts eyes "the curse of being from the Northeast"
-Radio Worcester (24:45): Monet immersive exhibition to open in September in Worcester
-EcoTarium celebrates 200 years of science, nature and discovery
>OPINION: Sandra Montesino: Free school meals deserve place at table year-round
-Autumn Hotaling: How I started reading for myself again
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (48:09)
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 101 (28:02): Syed Aziz-Ur Rahman, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Steve Lanava, who spent decades capturing images of Worcester County for T&G, dies at 73
>SPORTS: The biggest nights in summer baseball are coming to Worcester
-Bravehearts playing loose and crushing the ball
-Bravehearts beat Bees, 15-5. Jaylem Sepulveda named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 Thursday. Buy tickets here
-Patriots headline ESPN’s ranking of top 25 NFL teams of last 25 years
-Caitlin Clark struggles in front of sold-out Boston Garden crowd but Fever beats Sun, 85-77
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:09): Get to know the staff — Coach Andrew Dresner
-Radio Worcester (49:59): Bluey coming to Polar Park, strategies for projects around park
>NATIONAL: Camp Mystic survivors heard screams in the dark as flood waters hit
-SpongeBob stamps are coming this summer: What to know
>TRAGIC: Child who had just beaten cancer dies in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Man shot during armed standoff with police (1:27)
-Moving on for Gold Star survivors: Mass. preserves annual stipend and services
>COLLEGES: Changes in institutional research at WPI
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Western Mass. resort now a 4-season playground (5:11)
>BUSINESS: Most believe A.I. helps small businesses compete with larger firms
-LPL Financial Research: Midyear stock market outlook — Path to upside clouded with uncertainty
-U.S. inflation accelerated in June as tariffs start to bite
>HOMES: This $5.5 million home was built in a former water tower
>SHOPPING: "Clueless" Barbie dolls — How to get 30th anniversary collectible
>HEALTH: New study shows vaping among teenagers is at all-time low
-Measles cases in U.S. hit 3-decade high, with nearly 1,300 cases reported
-When following a plant-based diet, food choices still matter (1:33)
>FOOD: Chicken wrap battle heats up between McDonald's, Popeyes, Taco Bell
>TV/STREAMING: Emmys nominations — See the full list of nominees
>MOVIES: Spinal Tap II: Rob Reiner on movie's cameos by Paul McCartney, Elton John
>CELEBRITY: Cher wears re-creation of her "If I Could Turn Back Time" catsuit at Dolce & Gabbana event
>ANIMALS: Sick stray cat left for dead is saved just in time (1:36)
>HISTORY: The Red Sox once played at this ballfield in Grafton
>GOOD NEWS: 5-year-old finds kidney donor after radio segment
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, pint-sized perp caught stealing cars and selling them for 30 bucks
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