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 (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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