Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:30: Billy Riley, St. John's Food Pantry Manager, diagnosed with COVID-19
+5:30: 42 new cases in Worcester, 482 total, 72 in Shrewsbury, 29 in Grafton, 28 in Holden, 8 in Leicester. Press conference video (33:30)
+5:30: State totals: 70 new deaths, 503 total, 2,151 new cases, 18,941 total, 94,958 tested
+4:00: Uh oh. Here's when one official thinks large public sporting events can take place again
+4:00: Baker says it's too soon to make any decisions on canceling the school year
+4:00: Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito: Domestic violence survivors 'not forgotten' (10:14)
+1:00: Workers at two Worcester nursing homes to join protest today
+1:00: JetBlue requests suspension of service at Worcester Regional Airport
+1:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (20:43): Alex Guardiola, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
+1:00: Superintendent Maureen Binienda & Sarah Kyriazis will be on WGBH's #InItTogether tonight
+1:00: Table Talk Pies giving away free pies today to Worcester’s health care providers, first responders
+1:00: BirchTree Bread will close for two weeks during expected surge
+Noon: First look inside DCU Center field hospital on day it opens (1:33)
+Noon: Worcester seeks housing units to rent to city's homeless
+Noon: Nearly 140,000 people in Mass. filed for unemployment last week
+Noon: Another 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
+Noon: 77 of 91 residents at Wilmington nursing home test positive
-Worcester Public Schools cancel April vacation, last day scheduled for June 12
-42 new cases in Worcester, 440 total, 59 in Shrewsbury, 25 in Grafton, 22 in Holden, 6 in Leicester. Press conference video (33:30)
-Worcester eyes another $300K for small businesses
-Worcester small businesses say loans tough to get
-Town Hall with UMass Memorial Health Care CEO Dr. Eric Dickson and Spectrum News 1 Worcester’s Ana Bottary (13:19)
-Assumption Professor Providing Care in UMass Medical's ICU
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (13:57): Keeping the City Running
-Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with President & CEO Tim Murray (11:37): April 8 update
-WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (11:32): Gina Plata-Nino, Central West Justice Center
-Last Call with Kim Salmon, Fallon Health director of community relations
-Resources available for seniors
-State totals: 77 new deaths, 433 total, 1,588 new cases, 16,790 overall, 87,511 tested
-Gov. Baker optimistic state can flatten curve (2:36)
-Here's why recreational marijuana is not essential (1:25)
-State guidelines on rationing ventilators, other resources (2:15)
-Mass. grocery stores told to reduce number of shoppers by 60%
-Report: Mass. jobless rate could hit 25%
-Coronavirus hitting communities of color harder in Boston
-Tragic: Grocery clerk in Maryland dies of coronavirus, leaves goodbye video for family
-Amazon bans more than 1 million fake and overpriced coronavirus products
-Panera Bread pivots to selling groceries
-ICYMI: Updated projections show marked decrease in Mass. death toll
-TV/Streaming: Why 'Tiger King' resonates in the age of pandemic
-Not too early to start making plans for when this is over. 52 RVs for rent you can tour online at Fuller RV Rental & Sales
-On the lighter side: Family members in Calif. get into fight when one accuses the other of hiding toilet paper
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester tailor finds essential work in sewing masks
In Other News
+Noon: 'Sader Stories, Episode 10 (22:06): Athletics update with Marcus Blossom
+Noon: Disney+ lands more than 50 million subscribers in 5 months
-Latest weather: Wind, scattered rain and storms
-Panel backs zoning change for housing on Hermon Street in Worcester
-Here are Worcester's top 3 traditional American restaurants and eateries
-ICYMI: La Cucina opens at new Grafton Street location in Worcester
-Janice Harvey: The vacation that wasn’t
-UPDATED: Here are the restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,300 get you
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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