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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:35: 153 new cases in Worcester, 868 total, Shrewsbury 95 (+6), Grafton 33 (+2), Holden 28 (+0), Leicester 15 (+1). Press conference video (17:14)
+6:35: Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 44
+6:35: Maine joins Conn., Vt. extending until mid-May
+6:35: Newly found mutation could threaten vaccine race, study says
+6:35: WHO says 70 vaccines are in the works
+5:00: State totals: 113 new deaths, 957 total, 1,296 new cases, 28,163 total, 126,551 tested
+5:00: ‘One World: Together At Home’ announces Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift to perform live
+4:25: Radio Worcester (8:49): Glory! A Beer that helps fight COVID-19 with Tim Garvin of the United Way of Central Mass
+12:15: Amazon hiring 75,000 more workers to keep up with demand
+12:15: Less than 3% of small businesses applicants have received relief payment
+7:30: Cancer patients in Mass. feeling strain (1:52)
+7:30: Woman in Wash. fighting coronavirus gives birth while in an induced coma
-29 new cases in Worcester, 715 total. 89 in Shrewsbury, 31 Grafton, 28 Holden, 14 Leicester. Press conference video (27:26)
-Cases reported by Central Mass. cities, towns as of Monday
-Employees of essential public-facing businesses, restaurants in Worcester now required to wear masks
-If construction shutdown lasts until June, WooSox likely won't start on time
-Radio Worcester's Chamber Radio Blast with President & CEO Tim Murray (8:14): COVID-19 Economic Update (April 13th)
-Essential manufacturers in Central Mass. have found a way to produce
-WCCA-TV 'Daily Breaking' (27:33): Victoria Waterman, CEO, Girls Inc. of Worcester
-ThisWeekInWorcester.com launches a COVID-19 dashboard
-UMass Memorial Medical Center support staff seek hazard pay, testing
-UMass Memorial delays elective procedures further
-State totals: 88 new deaths, 844 total, 1,392 new cases, 26,867 total, 122,049 tested
-Mass. joins multistate pact on post-virus economy
-Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 40
-212 residents, staff at Cambridge nursing homes test positive
-Hanover will return $30M in auto premiums for April, May, to eligible customers
-BU says students may not be able to return until January (:28)
-Bodies piled in closet, slumped in chair at Detroit hospital
-Coronavirus likely spread in California as early as December: official
-California cop dies after twice being denied test
-Does cooking kill the coronavirus? And more food questions answered
-Celeb chef and Worcester native Geoffrey Zakarian hosting 'Great New York Foodathon'
-John Krasinski does it again, gets health workers free phone service, lifetime Sox tix (1:16)
-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
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 1,000 cases of bananas donated to Worcester's schools, pantries, shelters
In Other News
+4:20: Tractor-trailer roller I-290 West to Mass Pike in Auburn
+12:35: Updated list of restaurants offering take out or delivery
+12:15: Holy Cross named new women's basketball coach
+7:30: Gun found in stolen car in Worcester; 2 arrested
+7:30: Worcester schools could reinvest budget savings, buy laptops
-Armed morning home invasion in Worcester results in arrest
-Driver arrested after crash on Highland St. in Worcester
-Plantation Street bridge demolition delayed
-I-290 lanes in Auburn closed overnight Wednesday, Thursday
-Tens of thousands in state without power. Local outages, as of 6:15 a.m.
-Here's the latest dangerous social media challenge
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 5 newest homes to hit the market in Worcester
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: 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
-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)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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