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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 (:29). High of 96 today in Worcester
>AMERICA'S 250TH
-Worcester among the places west of Boston that might have a better claim as the birthplace of the Revolution
-Radio Worcester (11:06): American Antiquarian Society celebrates America 250 in Worcester
-Today! July Fourth reading of the Declaration of Independence in West Boylston
-Radio Worcester (11:34): Congressman Jim McGovern on America at 250, democracy & Congress
-Ready to celebrate independence? Here's what's happening in Worcester area
-What's open, what's closed on July 4th
-Extreme heat delays access to Esplanade for July Fourth concert & fireworks (1:04). Article
-Exhibit at Mass. Historical Society showcasing important artifacts for America 250 (1:56)
-Secrets of Revolutionary War battlefields emerge 250 years after America's founding
-A Revolution 250 review of our history (2:23)
-Reading, and reflecting, on the Declaration of Independence (2:03)
-Frederick Douglass remembered in readings
-What's inside the America 250 time capsule
-Quiz: Would you pass the updated U.S. citizenship test?
-Americans name our greatest contribution over last 250 years — and list a surprising food as "most American"
-The cost of a BBQ is on the rise this Fourth of July (1:50)
-Summer sips for the Fourth of July (3:25)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester entrepreneur turns vinegar into a craft product (2:32)
-Local teacher Geoffrey Esper eyes Nathan's hot dog title
-Related: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest competitors weigh in (5:38)
-As Worcester faces police shortages, city looks to older recruits
-83 local teens trade summer vacation for community service through WooServes
-Worcester’s Juneteenth festival filled the park with culture, reflection and community
-Worcester community garden project taking root and receives A.A.R.P. grant
>FAITH: St. Christopher’s holds last Sunday Mass
>DINING OUT: Who's open and closed for the Fourth of July? Check Dining Out
-Pulse Magazine's (spilling) The Tea
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing boy
-Worcester detectives nab murder suspect in Florida
-Weather permitting, Percy's customers in line for free appliances
-Area shelter seeks foster care for 16 cats, kittens rescued (:24)
-Anonymous donor gave $1.5 million to help cover Anna Maria College's final payroll
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Senior Center to close July 6th through 10th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man charged after allegedly urinating in front of children at dog park
-Stashing them in grandma's freezer, Leominster boy cools down with blizzard snowballs (1:36). Article
-77th annual Leonide J. Lemire Road Race launches this morning from a new home
-Road closure Monday and Tuesday in Auburn
-Jason Webster named next principal of Knox Trail Middle School
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Hatebreed, Antiquarian Socity, "Zootopia 2" and more
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Lil Wayne fails to appear at tour opening show
-100 FM The Pike (12:31): Comedian Des Bishop on new special, "Bridge And Tunnel"
>OPINION: Pulse Magazine Editor Jenny Pacillo: Letter from the Editor
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Empires rise. Empires fall
-Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (1:07:27): Natalie Rodriguez
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): City Council takes more critical approach in city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:11): City manager review, election reform and a changing political landscape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked in I.T. in banking
>SPORTS: U.S. accepting its outrageous Folarin Balogun red card fate
-Referee in U.S. World Cup red card controversy was investigated in Brazil
-Celtics continue roster overhaul with Mitchell Robinson, Mike Conley Jr.
-Red Sox beat Angels, 5-2
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 14-6
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 8-7
>NATIONAL: Police investigate mall shooting that left 2 dead in suburban Detroit
-Couple killed in first fatal crash involving Tesla's new electric semi-truck
-Tragic: Boy, 5, killed in horrific double dog attack
>NEW ENGLAND: Body of jet ski passenger recovered from Lakeville pond (1:36)
-Woman indicted for sex trafficking in Allston and Brighton
>COLLEGES: Assumption board elects new chair and trustees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney with toddlers: is it worth it if they won’t remember it?
-6 items the T.S.A. confiscates most often
>BUSINESS: Local credit union completes merger
-Consumer Reports: How A.I. may be raising your electric bill (2:25)
>HOMES: How churches are being turned into housing in Mass. (2:12)
>SHOPPING: Over 1.7 million grill brushes recalled ahead of Fourth of July over reports of swallowing metal
>HEALTH: Death rate falls to record low as overdoses and COVID deaths sink
>FOOD: Determining the perfect American hot dog might not be as simple as you think
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Top-grossing movies on July 4th
-New movies on streaming: "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Obsession" and more
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married
-Adam Sandler officiated Swift and Kelce's wedding ceremony
-All the celebrities at Swift and Kelce’s wedding
>ANIMALS: He crawled under a car on a highway to save a kitten (1:56)
>HISTORY: Revolutionary War-era cannons surfaced from river
>GOOD NEWS: Woman solo rowing from California to Hawaii on track to break world record
-Meanwhile, in Britain, 10 people run half-marathon in caterpillar costume, chase world record
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