Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:45: 47 new cases in Worcester, 2,971 total. Shrewsbury, 229 (3 new cases); Millbury, 182 (+4); Leicester, 110 (+3); Grafton, 67 (+1); Holden, 64. Press conference video (26:00)
+7:45: Coronavirus isolation and recovery site opens in Worcester providing shelter, food for low income individuals
+7:45: Radio Worcester (16:54): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks Worcester's Coronavirus Status & Opening Up
+7:45: Gov. Baker says state will open in 4 phases (2:30)
+7:45: These standards must be in place for Mass. businesses to reopen
+7:45: Mass. virus deaths hit 5,000 amid calls to reopen (1:31)
+7:30: Worcesteria: Don't overinflate preacher's importance
+7:30: Boston’s homeless population has 33% infection rate, tests show
+7:30: New Hampshire begins next steps in reopening (1:13)
+7:30: What U.S. states can learn from reopening planning in Europe
-70 new cases in Worcester, 2,924 total. Shrewsbury, 226 (4 new cases); Millbury, 178 (as of Friday); Leicester, 107 (+1); Grafton, 66 (0); Holden, 64 (0). Press conference video (17:24)
-Polar Park and other essential construction shut down can resume this week
-UMass Memorial program gives dying patients a chance to see family members one last time
-ICYMI: COVID-19 claims Worcester father & son days apart
-ICYMI: Holy Cross professor says there's no 'obvious timeline' to Worcester's economy jump-start
-Worcester pastor says he is standing up to 'tyranny' by holding church services
-Ray Mariano: Coronavirus national leadership tournament
-Rutland police officer John Songy in critical condition, ‘has now entered organ failure’
-WATCH: Webster Rehabilitation patient 'graduates' after beating COVID-19
-State totals: 3,001 long-term care deaths, 3,979 total, 810 in ICU, 1,050 new cases
-Delta halts flights out of Manchester, Providence until at least September
-Everything you need to know about mysterious illness that could be linked to coronavirus in kids
-Meat shortages could last through summer
-Walmart and other superstores continue coronavirus-fueled hiring spree
-At the (home) office: Some tips to get more out of Zoom, Skype video calls, meetings
-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
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Daughter follows mom onto nursing staff at UMass Memorial
In Other News
+7:30: JCPenney could be the next iconic retailer to file for bankruptcy -- perhaps as soon as this week
+7:30: USDA buying millions worth of excess food from farmers to distribute to communities in need
+7:30: Disney World now only accepting reservations beginning in July
+8:15: This Week’s roadwork in Worcester
-Bean Counter Coffee Bar and Bakery opens new location in Worcester allowing for employees to return
-Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Worcester Police investigate Sunday morning shooting on Main Street
-Gunfire detected, evidence collected near Chandler and King streets in Worcester
-Two arrested for pair of armed robberies in Worcester, third suspect at large
-Break-in reported at Worcester synagogue
-Car thefts spike, many other crimes decrease in Worcester during pandemic
-ICYMI: Worcester Diocese named in New Mexico child sex abuse suit
-Worcester's City Council sees thousands view public meetings streaming online
-Video: Mother's day sunset at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston (:43)
-ICYMI: Great drone video of Indian Lake & Sears Island in Worcester from New England Sky Pix (2:00)
-Fewer cars on road allows Webster Police to suspend traffic enforcement
-Worcester County Memorial Park places flowers at graves for Mother's Day
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Sapling delivers hilarious 'Everything Was Better'
-New England: N.H. woman caught speeding twice within 13 minutes
-Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld'; actor, dies at 92
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Man fleeing police crashes into State Police cruiser, Worcester police say
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Dune: Part Two," "Immaculate," and more
+Noon: Mark Cecil's epic fable "Bunyan and Henry" leads back to Worcester
+Noon: "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-51-year-old amputee playing baseball at Quinsigamond Community College after accident ended trucking career (2:21). Article
-Worcester’s city employee salary database for 2023: see the city’s top earners and more
-Worcester public housing community receives high inspection score, despite complaints
-GoFundMe created to benefit family of Worcester shooting victim Bob Nuah
-Worcester judge orders fourth triple shooting suspect held without bail
-Charged in Worcester girl's death, Christopher Remillard awaits trial
-W.R.T.A. board votes to extend fare-free buses through 2025
-W.B.J. hires New School graduate as reporter covering health care, D.E.I.
-Danish educators learn classroom A.I. from Worcester teachers
-Worcester Tech senior Stephen highlighted as a Worcester Star Student
-Radio Worcester (15:55): Eric Batista discusses Worcester gun violence & city plans
-Faces of Worcester: Sean Harris, Director of Community Engagement, Quinsigamond Community College
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Restaurant Locations (5:02)
-ICYMI: Rutland teen killed in crash during motocross race in Southwick
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Chandler Magnet Elementary School in Worcester (:46)
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit recovers first illegal firearm
-Cordella's Coffee opens in Worcester on bustling block
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Scout project refurbishes church lounge
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston plans override, amount T.B.D.
-Sutton solar project remains under enforcement order
-Clinton P.T.A. now "award winning"
-Rutland hydrant flushing begins April 22nd
-Q.C.C. Early College Program coming to Southbridge High School
-9 Grafton B.V.T. students earn medals at District V competition
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift unveils surprise double album "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" -- and fans go wild
-Five things to do: Motorheads, mind readers, moments of music
-Richard Thomas in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in Worcester
-Street style served up fresh at fashion show
-Northampton cosmic metal act Black Pyramid set to invade Central Mass.
-Worcester State prof and poet Heather Treseler wins prize for "enthralling" poems
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 421 (27:14): Dr. Lynda Young
-Unity Radio (55:04): Standups and Standouts
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (51:27): Public restrooms, youth justice reform, Rep. McGovern on Gaza
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local 17-year-old killed in crash
>SPORTS: Former Worcester Academy star T.J. Power of Shrewsbury leaving Duke, enters transfer portal
-Boston police warn Bruins, Celtics fans about counterfeit playoff tickets
-Eliot Wolf, Patriots "open for business" entering NFL Draft
-NFL Draft Preview featuring Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker and C.J. Hanson (33:06)
-Holy Cross Athletics announces return of Coaches Road Show
-Clark's Isaiah Taylor to host free youth basketball clinic Saturday on campus
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 5-4
-WooSox postponed, doubleheader Saturday
-Remembering Larry Lucchino, eulogy by Dr. Charles Steinberg
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-About 55,000 Prius, Prius HEV compact cars recalled
>NATIONAL: 6 arrested, 3 on run in what police call biggest gold theft in Canada’s history
-Shocking video captures scam victim pointing gun at innocent Uber driver before allegedly killing her
-Tragic: Video shows cop shooting 15-year-old with toy gun
>NEW ENGLAND: James Parker granted parole in 2001 Zantop murders
-11-year-old Maine boy killed after crashing friend's A.T.V.
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria’s play raises money for local charity
-Student entrepreneurs make a splash at WooTank
-Winners of Nichols' annual Elevator Speech Competition announced
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 8 most underrated places in Switzerland
>BUSINESS: Retail sales rose in March for the second straight month
-LPL Research: Revisiting energy
-W.B.J.'s 5 Things I know about ... Still overlooked money basics
>SHOPPING: Yoto mini recall affects 250,000 speakers for kids due to fire risk
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 7th to 13th
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on new warning about measles (2:36)
-Cardiac arrest and COVID vaccines aren't linked in young, C.D.C. says
>FOOD: Central Mass. Mom's Best Ice Cream Shops in Central Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: CNN axes Charles Barkley and Gayle King's weekly show "King Charles"
>MOVIES: A fifth "Matrix" movie is in the works
>CELEBRITY: Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
>ANIMALS: Puppy thrown in trash is unrecognizable now (3:01)
>HISTORY: George Frisbie Hoar Monument
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple a perfect match in marriage and in their kidneys
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, woman goes ballistic while being arrested on Spirit plane
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