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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: 97 new cases in Worcester, 1,542 total. Shrewsbury 150 (+7 cases), Millbury 136 (+3), Leicester 61 (+2), Grafton 44 (+1), Holden 37 (+2). Press conference video (29:45)
+6:00: Worcester places 9 homeless people in permanent housing
+6:00: UMass Healthcare CEO says Worcester is the COVID-19 'hot spot' in Mass.
+6:00: Clark prof on 5 ways parents can motivate children at home during the pandemic – without nagging or tantrums
+6:00: Coronavirus deaths in Mass. are likely far higher than reported. Here’s why
+6:00: State totals: 1,316 long-term care deaths, 2,360 total, 3,079 new cases, 46,023 total, 195,076 tested. Story
+11:00: Spotted on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, a minivan that follows the rules
+11:00: Mass. sees 80,000 new unemployment claims
+11:00: Fed: Rent, mortgage payments in New England at risk due to unemployment surge
+11:00: 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
-Dramatic jump in number of new cases because of issue with state database. 206 new cases in Worcester, 1,445 total. Press conference video (33:28)
-Ch. 4: Worcester baby girl meets grandparents through window at St. V's (:38). Longer video (1:51)
-Should haircutting businesses be essential? Gov. Baker responds (4:02)
-Police warning New England residents to beware of stores selling fake test kits
-UMass Memorial establishes COVID-19 triage unit
-'Now more than ever, we need each other,' by Eric Dickson, President/CEO, UMass Memorial Health Care
-Mayor Petty asked to kickoff face mask fundraising challenge to benefit Worcester Together Fund
-Radio Worcester (11:46): Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty: School year done, COVID-19 and budget
-Radio Worcester Chamber Radio Blast with Tim Murray & Alex Guardiola (18:50): New financial relief for small businesses
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (13:28): Paula Bushey, Treasurer, Mustard Seed Catholic Worker
-Mass. releases new town-by-town data
-State totals: 1,205 long-term care deaths, 2,182 overall, 1,745 new cases, 42,944 total, 180,462 tested
-‘I’m begging people to listen’: Newton COVID-19 survivor shares story
-Many Mass. residents working from home are drinking on the clock, survey finds
-Boston mayor says lifting restrictions could be months away (1:25)
-At the office: You may be eligible for unemployment while day care is closed
-Banks made $10 billion in fees on coronavirus loans despite little or no risk
-Most Americans want more economic stimulus
-CDC warns of a possibly worse outbreak this winter
-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): Gardner couple makes, distributes masks for free (1:49)
In Other News
+6:00: Owner of The Fix, Mezcal and Bocado plans to reopen some Worcester restaurants May 1, but others may not open until 2021
+6:00: Updated list of restaurants offering take out or delivery
+6:00: Mass. Symphony co-founder Madelyn Levenson dies at 96 in Worcester
+11:00: The 016 in the news, on 'Get Real with Bob and Stacey' (18:06)
+11:00: Updated list of restaurants offering take out or delivery
-Worcester County home, condo prices soar in March
-Worcesteria: The home team steps up
-Bravehearts launch third Piece of Our 'Hearts song scramble
-Peppercorn's introduces Family Meal Package
-Local chefs share some home-cooking ideas
-Tribute to former 'Stitch,' the former Shrewsbury St. tailor who passed away a month after his wife
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester delayed a day because of Patriot's Day
-Updated hours, senior hours for Worcester-area grocery stores
-MLB punishes Red Sox: Replay operator banned for year, team loses pick, no further Cora discipline
-Shopping: Save up to $1,000 on an LG STUDIO Kitchen Bundle at Better Electric
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Houseplants bring added health benefits to your home
-Awww: Trapped squirrel rescued from window of Worcester beauty store (10 photos)
-On the lighter side: Dog steals fake teeth, runs around with gigantic smile in viral video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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