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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:30: ‘2020 is gone, wiped from the books’: Mass. hotel operators see bleak months ahead
+12:30: Tyson warns more meat plant closures are coming
-89 new cases in Worcester, 2,386 total. Shrewsbury, 189 (10 new cases), Leicester, 97 (0), Holden, 57 (+1), Grafton, 56 (0). Press conference video (25:56)
-Can Worcester’s momentum be saved?
-Adams Square pastor will be issued $300 fine for violating state order
-Worcester Walmart to reopen in a few days, city officials say
-Worcester Police will give away face masks to violators for the first week of Governor's order, starting Wednesday
-WRTA future uncertain post-COVID-19
-Worcester schools serving nearly 2,000 meals a day
-Worcester hospital chaplains rise to challenge comforting patients, families
-ICYMI: Worcester Medical Director Michael Hirsh: City likely won't be ready to reopen on May 18
-State totals: 2,368 long-term care deaths, 4,004 total, 904 in ICU; 1,824 new cases
-Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 84
-Pressure mounts on governors to ease restrictions
-Southwest Airlines CEO claims it's safe to fly
-At the office: I'm scared to work from the office — can my boss make me?
-That's low: Women dressed as healthcare workers steal packages in Washington state
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Newspaper delivery man in N.J. turns into grocery lifeline (2:28)
In Other News
+12:30: Worcester Islamic Center holds drive thru food drive
+12:30: Glazy Susan's Tribute to Worcester: Triple-Decker Decadence
-12:30: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+12:30: This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of May 4
+12:30: Deadly crashes in Mass. double despite 50% less traffic (:58)
+12:30: Legendary NFL coach Don Shula has died at the age of 90
-Latest weather: Spot showers with mix of sun, clouds
-Fire hits garage on Pasadena Parkway in Worcester
-REMINDER: 2 Streets at Kelley Square will reverse this week
-ICYMI: Aid, changes help Mustard Seed feed the hungry
-Phantom Gourmet goes to Sturbridge (1:05)
-One-hour time lapse video at Patch Reservoir in Worcester (4:01)
-Community holds parade for Grafton man facing terminal cancer diagnosis (:35)
-2 arrested in Clinton drug raid
-ICYMI: 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
-Mass. court rules woman wrongfully jailed 37 days for shampoo not entitled to compensation
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Questions, confusion for customers struggling with mortgage payments
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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