Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: 26 new cases in Worcester, 398 total, 59 in Shrewsbury, 24 in Grafton, 20 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (27:35)
+6:15: UMass Memorial one of three hospitals in state to test possible COVID-19 drug
+6:15: State totals: 96 new deaths, 356 total, 1,365 new cases, 15,202 total, 81,33 tested. Story
+6:15: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (15:23): Monsignor Francis Scollen
+6:15: Worcester Art Museum looks to weather crisis
+6:15: Clark professor uses networking to track down medical supplies
+6:15: Health Foundation of Central Mass. provides $371K in coronavirus grants
+6:15: Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast (9:15): Tim Murray - COVID-19 Series (April 7)
+Noon: Worcester's Ryane Currie creating a following with her dance class on YouTube
+Noon: Assumption professor -- Why virus has greater effect on women?
+Noon: Radio Worcester (14:44) -- City Manager Ed Augustus COVID-19 update on surge
+Noon: Stop & Shop implementing 1-way aisles in Mass. stores
+Noon: Mass. employer confidence takes historic nosedive
+Noon: Can't get outside today? Go for 'The Walk' (2:51)
-The COVID-19 testing location at CVS in Shrewsbury closed last night, state Rep. says
-39 new cases in Worcester, 372 overall, 57 in Shrewsbury, 22 in Grafton, 20 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (29:47)
-Supplies from Patriots' relief flight come to Worcester
-Radio Worcester (14:08): Dr. Michael Hirsh - A critical few weeks
-Related: Dr. Hirsh thinks he and his team prepared for surge
-‘Worcester Together’ raises $1M over weekend
-Plight of Worcester dairy farm highlights devastation caused by closures (2:07)
-Key steps for businesses to survive
-Worcester Public Library launches #HeartWorcester campaign to unite community
-YWCA wants victims of domestic abuse to know help is available
-Palms and adoration in St. John's parking lot. Related: Bishop McManus blesses hospitals
-A message from City Councilor Moe Bergman (3:08)
-Worcester State University to conduct summer classes online
-George's Coney Island decides to close for 2 weeks during surge
-WBJ Podcast (38:57): Eric Dickson on prepping for the surge at UMass Memorial
-WCCA-TV's Daily Breaking (14:26): Troy Lee, senior at Tantasqua Regional High School
-Sudz City Laundromat on Millbury operates food pantry
-State totals: 29 new deaths, 260 overall, 1,337 new cases, 13,837 overall, 76,429 tested
-ICMI: Projections updated April 5 show Mass. death toll more than tripling, study shows
-N.Y. mayor says rumors of temporary burials in public parks ‘totally false’
-Americans brace for ‘hardest, saddest’ week of their lives
-Missing you morning workout? Check out Health for fitness workout and demo videos
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester restaurant helps feed workers at DCU Center’s field hospital, UMass Memorial
In Other News
+6:15: Railers hire Discover Central Mass. head as new president
+6:15: Old Navy sale: 60 percent off sitewide
+6;15: Verizon stops in-home internet repairs and installations except for emergencies
+6:15: Domino’s to donate 10 million slices of pizza across U.S.
+6:15: Dunkin’ offering free delivery on orders of $10 or more through April 19
+Noon: When to see the brightest full moon of the year
-Latest weather: Great day, then more rain
-Makeover in works for old Elwood Adams Hardware Store in downtown Worcester
-Area construction companies found in contempt for not paying employees they ripped off
-Charter plans to raise its minimum wage to $20
-Cashier at Leicester Walmart sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer mad about purchase limit, police say (:25)
-ICYMI: Tribute to 'Auntie Dot,' owner of legendary Grafton Hill pizza shop for 45 years, who passed away April 3
-39-year-old Milford man shot in altercation with police
-UPDATED April 6: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Video walkthrough of new Vernon Hill duplex for rent (10:11)
-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 (1:13). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Motorcyclist seriously injured in Rutland crash
+Noon: Mass Indie Film Fest returning to Worcester, Southbridge and online
+Noon: Listen Up: Dan Gabel finds big band sound on upswing with new album
+Noon: Last Call: Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, dean of WPI Business School
+Noon: Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Man and young child rescued from roof of burning building on Vernon Hill, 1 dog dead, officials say
-Chimney fire spreads to walls of Princeton home, prompting multi-town response
-Auburn officer arrested by State Police in online sting
-Proposed site of 364 Worcester apartments purchased by N.J. firm for $17 million
-Q.C.C. union votes no confidence in college President Luis Pedraja
-Hanover Theatre announces 2025-26 Broadway Series shows
-Drought status eases in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: At Hot Dog Annie's, it's all about the sauce
-Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Police recorded 9 hate crimes in Worcester in 2024
-Worcester releases new data on shootings, ShotSpotter
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:53): Board of Health pushes for transparency on vaccines — Can it stay non-political?
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phanton Gourmet's Great 8 Pizza (5:22)
-ICYMI: New eatery planned near Polar Park
-Worcester’s toll in Titanic disaster
-Sheriff's office documents dating from 1700s donated offer glimpse into Worcester's past
-After almost a year as Head of School, Horgan reflects on Saint John’s community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Post-election at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teen killed in Northbridge crash
-West Boylston sees lower insurance climb than some
-$42 million Shrewsbury D.P.W. project will head to townwide vote after Town Meeting approval
-Sterling Fire Chief David Hurlbut saluted for decades of service
-Cinthia Sykes leaving Boylston Elementary School
-Walmart plaza in Sturbridge sells for $31 million as part of wider $1.1 billion deal
-No micro-override request planned for this year in Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: April is not fooling around
-New sculpture show coming to Tower Hill
>OPINION: Candy Mero-Carlson: Doing math on colleges buying land in Worcester
-Tim Garvin: Worcester community goes beyond measurement
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 459 (28:54): Congressman Jim McGovern
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to well-known and deeply respected hair stylist
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Rays, 16-1
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2025 schedule
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Emily and Zach Bubonovich
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 27
-Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in 2025 WNBA draft
-Flag football club for Worcester high school clears first hurdle
-Saint John's baseball improves to 6-0 with romp over Malden Catholic in home opener
>NATIONAL: Coast Guard rescues 4 from capsized boat off Florida coast; 1 dead, 5 missing
-U.S. still won’t say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision
>TRAGIC: Amish children killed on the way to school in buggy crash with S.U.V. driven by teen
>NEW ENGLAND: No end for Karen Read jury selection yet | Your questions answered (12:22)
>COLLEGES: Clark, WPI among top-ranked game design schools
-Holy Cross Professor Emily Wilson (50:40): War, Homecoming, Heroism, Truth
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 hotels with unexpected perks
>BUSINESS: Mass. small business concerned about tariff impact, "doubles my cost"
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-Gen Z employees are never at their desks — and it's driving their bosses crazy
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price recalls popular baby toys due to frightening choking hazard
>HEALTH: Common vitamin shown to reduce autoimmune disease
-Workplace music can impact performance, study says (1:25)
-Can eating sour candy actually stop your panic attack? We asked a doctor
>FOOD: 5 mistakes grocery shoppers make — and all can be easily avoided
>TV/STREAMING: Recap of seasons 1 to 4 of Netflix's "You" (17:04)
>MOVIES: Nobody 2: Bob Odenkirk is back in first trailer
>CELEBRITY: First pics of Katy Perry and Gayle King in space on Blue Origin flight
>ANIMALS: They said this tiny puppy would never walk - Now watch him run (1:43)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Rejoice Newton, known for hill that carries name
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet asked for 100 cards before his 100th birthday — and the response was incredible
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, man rescued from chimney, arrested
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