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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: 89 new cases in Worcester, total. Shrewsbury, 189 (10 new cases), Leicester, 97 (0), Holden, 57 (+1), Grafton, 56 (0). Press conference video (25:56)
+6:30: Pastor will be issued $300 fine for violating state order
+6:30: Worcester Walmart to reopen in a few days, city officials say
+6:30: Worcester Police will give away face masks to violators for the first week of the Governor's order, starting Wednesday
+6:30: State totals: 2,368 long-term care deaths, 4,004 total, 904 in ICU; 1,824 new cases
+6:30: Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 84
+6:30: Pressure mounts on governors to ease restrictions
+6:30: Southwest Airlines CEO claims it's safe to fly
-109 new cases in Worcester, 2,297 total. Shrewsbury, 179; Millbury, 150; Leicester, 97; Holden, 56; Grafton, 56. No press conference Saturday
-Worcester Medical Director Michael Hirsh: City likely won't be ready to reopen on May 18
-Report: Adams Square Baptist Church to hold public service again Sunday, pastor says precautions exceed those of supermarkets
-This is how people get sick: Fencing used to keep children off playground equipment at Elm Park torn down
-81 Worcester Walmart workers test positive in 'hotspot' (1:34)
-Outbreak hit just as these Worcester businesses had opened, or were about to
-Councilor Bergman proposing facemasks, gloves for panhandlers
-Worcester high schools to hold virtual graduations
-Worcester Public Market waives vendors’ rent with eye on June 2 reopening
-Impact of PPP loans at Wormtown Brewery: ‘Everybody is back and working’
-ICYMI: Here are the requirements for Worcester's $5,000 COVID-19 assistance grants
-Ray Mariano: Along with our thanks put something in their paychecks
-From the courts to the frontlines for Worcester State basketball player
-Worcester Chorus turns to Cole Porter for fundraiser
-People are social distancing less, cell phone data show: NPR
-First weekend of loosened restrictions under way in many states
-‘False Dawn’ recovery haunts survivors who fall sick again
-'Significant COVID-19 activity' in U.S. expected for up to 2 years
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-On the lighter side: Celeb Padma Lakshmi, a Clark grad, chugs tequila to cope with kids being home until September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bancroft School children spread cheer
In Other News
+6:30: REMINDER: 2 Streets at Kelley Square will reverse this week
-Latest weather: Pick of the weekend
-Aid, changes help Mustard Seed feed the hungry
-Worcester Public Schools to launch Hearts Connected exercise program
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Phantom Gourmet visits Firefly's Bar-B-Que in Marlborough (1:01)
-5 great ways to spend your weekend at home in Worcester
-26-year-old Clinton woman dies in motorcycle crash
-3-year-old Sturbridge boy undergoing brain tumor treatment gets playset from Make-A-Wish
-Perhaps you know the first perfect game in baseball history was thrown in Worcester. Here's what J. Lee Richmond did for the rest of his life
-First COVID-19, now this?! Murder hornets found in U.S.
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Modern comfort, historic charm on Massachusetts Ave. in Worcester
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Lottery open for 22 affordable condos on Elm St. in Worcester
+Noon: 4-year-old Worcester girl under D.C.F.'s watch suffered "chronic, cumulative" neglect before death, report finds
+Noon: Ceremony recognizes Firefighter Christopher Roy, who died in Lowell St. blaze in 2018
+Noon: Second major water main break in Shore Drive area of Worcester
+Noon: Central Massachusetts' favorite steakhouses? 8 crowd pleasers
+Noon: Silverstein still rocks hard as it eyes 20th show at the Palladium
+Noon: Four Year Strong set to record first live album in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester punk faves Superjerk deliver rock 'n' roll blast on "welp."
+Noon: White Eagle new roost for Worcester Punk Rock Flea Market
+Noon: Last Call: Yvonne Toomey, artist
-What will replace Buca di Beppo? Aging waterfront restaurant in Shrewsbury still vacant
-Developer seeks to create 77 residential units on Worcester’s Winter Street
-Demolition of Harrison Street bridge over I-290 begins
-Plan to create housing at former Worcester hotel hits financing snag
-Worcester nonprofit to close, transition to legacy fund following leader’s departure
-Arris Partners buys second Canal District warehouse site for $2.4 million
-Worcester's Steve Gagliastro is in movie "Ella McCay" opening Friday
-Key takeaways and humorous insights from Mo Rocca’s Worcester State talk
-Worcester lottery player wins $25,000 for life
-Worcester City Council chooses lowest residential tax rate, residential taxes up 3.4%
-Radio Worcester (15:29): Worcester D.P.W. adapts to early season snowstorm
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant offers gift card deal for Christmas
-ICYMI: Worcester nurse injured and stranded in Costa Rica after 15-foot fall (2:27). Article
-Shooting on Water Street in Worcester, 31-year-old victim expected to survive: W.P.D.
-Insurer to close Worcester office, lay off staff of 50
-Ceremony held for Worcester Firefighter Jon Davies Sr., who died in 2011 fire
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State Rep. Kimberly Ferguson will not run for reelection
-NEW! Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury P.D. fills the wagon for local families in need
-Shrewsbury Recreation location at 835 Main Street will be closed during construction
-As holidays approach, Blue Christmas services offer comfort
-Warrant arrest in Dudley leads to cocaine charge for Webster man
-Spencer Fire Captain leaves parade for blaze in Santa suit (1:58). Article
-Rutland hosts second annual Giving Tree
-Bank employees donate 65 coats
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Brown Bag Concert at noon at Mechanics Hall
-Merrimack Valley Ringers ringing in the holidays
-Apollo the Boss: Worcester’s own rising star carving his name into hip-hop history
-Feels like home: Blue Light Bandits set to return to Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (12:16): Gary Ho Ho Hoey on latest Christmas release and jamming with family
>OPINION: First Person: Remembering columnist Richard Klayman
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1397 (24:47): Teri Frykenberg, Founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to entrepreneur and member of the High School Hall of Fame
>SPORTS: What stands in Pats way for top seed in AFC with 4 games left? (7:28)
-Former Holy Cross, Assumption coach takes over at UCLA
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Regis, 69-47
-Bruins beat Blues, 5-2
-Vote for the High School Football Player of the Year
>CARS: Ford, Ram among over 225,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Judge allows release of Maxwell sex trafficking case records (:31)
-College shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded, suspect in custody
-Fired F.B.I. agents sue to get their jobs back
-Tragic: Teen dies just hours after being "sextorted" as groups like 764 target U.S. kids
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:35): D.N.A. evidence presented to jurors
-Driver in R.I. crash that killed musician has more than 100 past arrests, police say
-Nursing assistant charged with sexually assaulting a child at N.H. hospital
>COLLEGES: WPI cohort gets warm welcome at U.S. Capitol
-Anna Maria podcasting and narrative class, Fall ’25
-America’s Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to speak at Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the prettiest towns in the Northeast
>BUSINESS: Worcester company appoints former IBM director to board
-Radio Worcester (26:51): How Jess Lynch empowers A.I.-native founders through Founder's Edge V.C.
-Nurses push back on potential new student loan limits (4:51)
-This Uber and Lyft hack can save you hundreds on rides each year
>HOMES: People spend half of the winter season getting their home cozy, new survey reveals
>HEALTH: Missed first mammogram raises breast cancer death risk, study says
>FOOD: Pepsi axing snacks, sodas from its lineup — and slashing prices in cost-cutting marathon
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch "Home Alone" online
>MOVIES: How can movie theaters fill more seats again? A report has suggestions
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry goes Instagram-official with Justin Trudeau
-The Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment red carpet
>ANIMALS: Stray dog who could barely stand now holds his head high (1:46)
>HISTORY: Nephew of Boston Strangler victim thinks unheard confession tapes cast new doubt on "America’s Jack the Ripper"
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery vending machine error leads woman to more than $50,000
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, man accidentally sent meth through tube at bank drive-thru: police
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