Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: 85 new cases in Worcester, 2,588 total. Shrewsbury, 212 (2 new cases); Millbury, 175 (+2); Leicester, 101 (+1); Holden, 64 (+3); Grafton, 60 (+3). Press conference video (20:59)
+6:30: Worcester transports 10 homeless people from DCU Center field hospital to state-run hotel in Northampton
+6:30: State totals: 2,653 long-term care deaths, 4,420 total, 922 in ICU, 1,754 new cases
+4:25: Beautiful look from above as 104th Fighter Wing flies over Worcester (:46)
+4:25: Worcester health care workers flock outside to watch F-15 flying to honor them
+4:25: Related: UMass Memorial health care workers show their appreciation to F-15 pilots
+4:25: Kelley Square Dunkin' closed after worker tests positive
+4:25: WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (29:30) -- Sean O’Neill, Servpro of Worcester; Hejoma Garcia, HMG Realty
+4:25: Gov. Baker hopes to reopen some businesses by May 18
+2:00: F-15 flyover at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester (:21)
+2:00: We won’t know impact of states reopening for weeks. Several reasons why
+12:00: Worcester saw 8.5% increase in excess deaths in March amid pandemic, UMass Memorial researchers find
+12:00: Boston business group wants to see reopening plan by Friday
+7:30: Worcester Magazine's Last Call: Michael P. Hirsh, MD
-Mandatory face mask order takes effect today (2:16)
-44 new cases in Worcester, 2,504 total. Shrewsbury, 210 (5 new cases); Millbury, 173 (+23 since Friday); Leicester, 100 (+2); Holden, 62 (+2); Grafton, 57 (+1). Press conference video (22:28)
-Worcester eyes temperature checks for businesses (1:08)
-Worcester has issued six isolation orders as warning to comply with quarantine
-Reminder: F-15s saluting hospital workers will fly over Worcester at about 12:25 p.m. today
-McGovern: Economic growth at risk in 'quick reopening'
-Opening too soon? In Texas, reopened malls and restaurants draw few customers
-Worcester grocer reports hard time getting certain meats
-'You got me plasma:' Rutland officer receives plasma infusion for coronavirus
-Inside UMass Memorial Hospital, A Virtual Tour
-Hitting the peak of COVID-19, by Eric Dickson, President & CEO, UMass Memorial Health Care
-St. V's owner gets $345M in stimulus funds
-Worcester teachers union raises concerns about remote learning plan
-Worcester bookstore sees advantage over Amazon amid coronavirus
-‘Facemask Challenge’ puts Worcester Together over $5M
-Radio Worcester (15:13): City Manager Ed Augustus, Worcester Update (May 5)
-Gov. Baker ‘really encouraged’ after Mass. records lowest percentage of positive cases since early March
-Gov. Baker eases tight restrictions on retail, car dealers
-85% in Mass. approve of decision to extend stay-at-home order to May 18, poll
-Stop & Shop among Mass. grocery stores to limit meat purchases (1:41)
-UPenn model predicts 350,000 deaths if all states end lockdowns
-Retired Colorado paramedic dies from coronavirus after volunteering as first responder in New York
-When will we start traveling again? Here’s what experts are saying
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Creative ideas for stay-at-home fun during COVID-19
In Other News
-Latest weather: Snow, yes, snow possible on Mother's Day
+4:25: Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (53:00): Tim Murray, Shon Rainford, Ed Manzi and Libis Bueno
+12:00: Grab brunch, beer from Worcester Brewery for Mother's Day
+12:00: Worcester-area Catholic high schools to hold virtual graduations
+12:00: State law requires a Town Meeting before July 1. But how do you balance social distancing with democracy?
+12:00: Webster ambulance involved in Charlton crash
-7:45: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+7:30: Millbury, Harding streets off Kelley Square change direction today
-Dozens of lawn and trash bags piled up at yard waste site in Worcester
-Seven Hills charter school drops plan to move
-You can order pre-packed pints of WooBerry ice cream online
-WCCA-TV Daily Breaking (22:58) -- 35th Annual Walk for the Homeless
-Worcester game developer set for big 5th year
-National: S.C. woman tried touching gator before fatal attack
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New arrival at St. V's (7 photos)
-On the lighter side: 5-year-old boy pulled over in Utah on his way to Calif. to try to buy a Lamborghini
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
+Noon: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
+Noon: Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
+Noon: Jazzed Up Wednesdays at 961 (Union Station)
+Noon: Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Constant disturbances at house full of squatters has Worcester neighbors on edge (1:20)
-Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-Rep. Mary Keefe on revising policies to upgrade Worcester schools
-Sean Rose on getting Mass. migrants into workforce
-Worcester Housing Authority working with Lakeside Apartments residents on relocation to ready for major overhaul
-Here’s why Worcester wants to plant 2 new forests. And it wants your help
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Eisenberg Assisted Living in Worcester (:52)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-Unsolved: Worcester — The Gardner Fugitive and the Murder of Breanne Pennington. Video (13:59). Audio (13:58)
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
-ICYMI: Piccadilly Plaza in Worcester saved from wrecking ball as developer bring in new tenants
-In Worcester, barber offers free haircuts to help boost confidence ahead of M.C.A.S. tests (1:55). Article
-3 in custody after chase on I-290 ends in crash in Northborough (2:17)
-Related: Aerial footage of crash (:50)
-Judge upholds prison sentence of Kevin Perry, former Worcester restaurant owner
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett names new principal
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Applications open for Shrewsbury Youth Police Academy
-Paxton getting override info to voters
-Longtime Sterling volunteer honored
-Grafton candidates night April 28th
-Lancaster's Simon receives Pillar Award
-Tahanto coach announces retirement
-Nashoba Music Department earns national recognition
-Field of 4 vie to fill Bolton post
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-100FM The Pike Adventures with Mike Hsu (5:35): Line dancing at Off the Rails
>SHOWTIME: Richard Thomas in "To Kill a Mockingbird" at The Hanover
-Radio Worcester (15:44): Korey’s Courage — Inspiring stories at Mass. Film Fest
-Worcester Art Museum updates plans for showcasing Higgins Armory Collection
-Daikaiju Pro to mix wrestling, martial arts, theater at White Eagle
-Listen Up: Ghost of the Machine, Weapon E.S.P. get "Savage" again
-Unity Radio (55:12): Standups and Standouts
-Unity Radio (1:00:35): Unity In The Community
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who dedicated 60 years of his life to Notre Dame Cemetery and Mausoleum
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 4-1
-8 athletes, 2 teams to be inducted into Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Worcester Railers 2023-24 season recap
-WooSox Rewind: WooSox take 4 of 6 against Durham
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-U.S. News & World Report lists its best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024
-Tragic: Woman at risk of losing her arm after being attacked by dog her son rescued
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. sees drastic increase in gas prices (1:29)
-34 Mass. high schools among nation's best, U.S. News says
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI student teams develop apps for the visually impaired (3:27)
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Holy Cross Brooks Scholars showcase musical talent at concert
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 historic U.S. restaurants worth the reservation
>BUSINESS: Hospital for Behavioral Medicine brings on third C.E.O. since 202
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Proposed changes in Massachusetts would bar use of credit reports by employers
>HOMES: Condominium sells in Boston for $5.3 million
>HEALTH: Preventing and educating kids about cyberbullying
-Exercise could help reduce aging by lowering fat buildup (:52)
>FOOD: The Goods Bakery & Café is thriving in Spencer
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix is the dominant streaming service. So why is it changing its model?
>MOVIES: All "The Omen" movies in order to watch
>CELEBRITY: Grammy-winning gospel singer, former "American Idol" contestant Mandisa, dies at 47
>ANIMALS: Dog found tied to bench with note asking someone to adopt him (3:39)
>HISTORY: Franklin Building, Downtown Worcester, 1898
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mystery good Samaritan pulls woman from morning house fire (1:39)
-Meanwhile, in Tewksbury, cake goes viral for mistake (:37)
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