Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:45: 54 new cases in Worcester, 3,522 total; Shrewsbury, 254 (1 new case); Millbury, 193 (+2); Leicester, 118 (+1); Grafton, 74 (+1); Holden, 69 (+1). Press conference video (30:58)
+5:45: When can my business reopen? Here's a list based on Massachusetts’ plan
+5:45: What determines when Massachusetts is ready for next reopening phase?
+4:15: How Massachusetts will reopen
+4:15: Worcester restaurant's humorous reaction to restaurants not opening in Phase 1
+4:15: Reopening plan allows hair salons to take appointments as early as May 25
+4:15: 'Stay at home' replaced by 'Safer at home'
+4:15: Child care, summer camp reopening plans still developing
+4:15: Plan For reopening schools expected in weeks to come
+4:15: Radio Worcester (9:59): Chamber President & CEO Tim Murray talks re-opening guidlines & small business loans (May 18th)
+4:15: CDC: No evidence coronavirus can be spread to people through water but public pools should follow guidelines
-75 new cases in Worcester, 3,468 total; Shrewsbury, 253; Millbury, 191 (as of Friday); Leicester, 117; Grafton, 73; Holden, 67. No press conference on Sunday
-Billy Riley back to work at St. John's Food for the Poor following recovery
-Silver lining: Worcester able to help homeless like never before
-Worcester Public Schools to launch Hearts Connected exercise program
-Email to local officials: Manufacturing, construction, worship could be first to reopen in Mass.
-Central Mass. businesses hope Gov. Baker will provide clarity Monday on way forward
-ICYMI: 5 deaths in outbreak at Worcester nursing home
-State totals: 3,534 long-term care deaths, 5,797 total, 702 in ICU, 1,077 new cases
-Here’s how to find a Mass. testing site near you
-‘COVID Toes,’ other rashes latest possible rare virus signs
-At least 100,000 cruise ship staffers still stuck at sea: report
-At the office: For millions, pandemic will make retiring harder
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-On the lighter side: Priest squirts holy water at churchgoers with water gun at social-distant service in Mich.
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester Islamic Center hands out 350 free meals during food drive
In Other News
+6:00: Black bear gets boot from Burncoat
+4:15: Rollover crash on Paxton Road in Spencer
+4:15: This week’s road work in Worcester
-2:45: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
-Councilor Colorio wants list of possible penalties if Polar Park doesn't open on time
-Former Worcester mayor Sara Robertson deserving of recognition
-Historical Commission praises WBDC's efforts to find reuse for Hale Building
-Here are the top 10 food orders on GrubHub in Worcester during pandemic
-ICYMI: Iconic Miss Worcester Diner reveals new Harley Davidson sign
-ICYMI: Drone video above the new Kelley Square (1:15)
-McDonald's is going to look drastically different when it opens dining rooms
-Chest of drawers sold at national retailers recalled amid concerns it can tip over, injure children
-Dover doctor accused of murdering his wife arrested
-Weymouth man charged with murdering father
-Hotter-than-average summer predicted for most of U.S.
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside 1890s Brownstone for sale in downtown Worcester
-Virginia shoplifters wore watermelons on their heads as disguise: police
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Organizers cancel Latin American Festival, a Worcester tradition
-Funding freeze threatens $3.5 million for Worcester schools
-Worcester School Committee member presses administration for data on staff absences
-Merger the latest shift in Central Mass. health care world
-"Dream job" — Patrick Maloney is named executive director of Preservation Worcester
-Summer Eats program provides thousands of meals per day for Worcester students
-Asian long-horned beetle eradicated in Holden
-Moved by loss, this Rutland man is helping seniors through special care
-Massachusetts ranked most improved state for business
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): See the list: Worcester Restaurant Weeks returns July 28th
-ICYMI: Worcester man indicted for murder of man found dead in Hubbardston woods
-Exchange student, seriously burned in incident at WPI frat house, pursuing legal action
-Man assaulted family members before carjacking at Dairy Queen, police say
-Earlier: Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Man to plead guilty to defrauding credit union of $1 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High honor roll
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Veterans housing project almost fell through amid funding cuts and tariffs
-Brimfield Flea Market: 10 unique finds at the summer session. Some are a bit strange
-Rutland man charged for breaking into neighbor’s mudroom, banging on windows and doors
-Fast Dog Cafe takes off running in Sutton
-State reverses detour decision for West Boylston
-Hearts n' Hands show appreciation
-12-year-old takes on Team USA luge with Olympic goals
-Paxton police hosting woman’s self defense class on July 24th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Parmalee, Manolo Mairena, "Summerween" and more ...
-Shrewsbury’s Square One Players "on the way to the Forum" with upcoming production
-"A view of heaven from a seat in hell" — "76 Days Adrift" tells remarkable survival story
-100 FM The Pike (6:57): Victoria Mariano
>OPINION: Dr. Luis Pedraja: Education is the foundation of democracy
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Walking with the ancestors — A prayer from the top of Lamanai
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1387 (28:54): Worcester Family Resource Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Columbus Park resident who was a career hairdresser
>SPORTS: Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Patriots teammates meet for summer workout
-Red Sox beat Rays, 4-3
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 12-4. Next home game: Hockey Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women's soccer announces 2025 schedule
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 14-9
>NATIONAL: 31 workers saved in Los Angeles tunnel collapse
-2 student pilots killed in midair crash during lesson
>TRAGIC: Toddler added to tragic list of dead from historic Texas floods
>NEW ENGLAND: Gauging the impact of the public defender work stoppage (20:56)
-Karen Read prosecutor Hank Brennan billed D.A.’s office over $500,000 (1:41). Article
>COLLEGES: The effects that the "Big Beautiful Bill" will have on Mass. student loan borrowers (2:13). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 North American cities that once had defensive walls
>BUSINESS: F.T.C. click to cancel rule blocked by appeals court
-People are fuming over this "lazy" job rejection email
>HOMES: Landlords adjust pricing ahead of new broker fee rule (2:19)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: Why you should wash new clothing (1:45)
>HEALTH: Explaining the potential dangers of a dopamine deficit (4:03)
-Potentially fatal side effect of weight-loss drugs sparks new investigation
>FOOD: Friday is National French Fry Day — Where to get free fries, deals
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Untamed" (2:06)
>CELEBRITY: Actor Julian McMahon's cause of death revealed
>MOVIES: What critics are saying about "Superman"
>ANIMALS: Skin and bones calf who looked like he was crying is happy now (2:07)
>HISTORY: America’s auto industry got a significant start in Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Fortune cookie numbers earn woman a $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, cops hunting suspect named Loony Toon after high-speed chase
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