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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 (:34). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Teen dies in water-related incident at Worcester home, police say
+6:00: Saint Vincent Hospital violated federal labor law 14 times, judge rules
+6:00: Person accused of stealing $15,000 worth of purses from Worcester store (:24). Article
+6:00: Valentine's Day surprise: Worcester E.M.T.s deliver baby, earn stork pins
+6:00: Worcester taps longtime public health leader as health chief
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 19
-Worcester scientist uses organism from space to create skin care line
-New coffee chain expanding with Kelley Square location
-Worcester man & woman arrested for shoplifting $222 is cosmetics from Leominster Kohl's
-Veterans find a front door at V.S.S.
-Worcester Educational Development Foundation opens Spring Mini-Grant Applications
-Presidents Day: What's open, closed
-72% of Mass. voters said "yes" to an audit — and Beacon Hill still said "no." What’s next?
-Report: Mass. renters rely on Section 8 housing vouchers
>DINING OUT: Is this Worcester spot Massachusetts' best and most versatile hidden gem? Video (1:01)
-ICYMI: History hits the market. Victorian residence for sale on Elm Street in Worcester. Gallery (12 photos)
-State police lieutenant charged in Delgado-Garcia death was promoted in 2025
-Worcester sex offender gets 12 years in prison after Logan Airport arrest
-"I’m crushed": Transgender patients left in limbo after UMass Memorial canceled their surgeries
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Presentation on town's plan for M.B.T.A. Communities Act 7 p.m. Tuesday at Senior Center
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Sip n’ Sprout welcomes little ones and their caregivers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bill would honor memory of Route 20 crash victims from Charlton
-New Northern Central Mass. emergency center to start seeing patients next year
-Ribbon-cutting for new Shrewsbury Recreation Department building February 24th
-Wachusett area regional calendar
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Arts Council awards $250,299 in grants
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: How local libraries can help you survive the long winter
>OPINION: Mary DeSouza: Can ’90s parenting work in today’s screen-filled world?
-Shaun Connolly: What if it's hoarding that brings you joy?
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:39:29)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:34): State Police manslaughter charges, Haxhiaj trial and Worcester I.C.E. policy debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:32): Manslaughter charges, I.C.E. policy and Worcester crime trends
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local church deacon who passed away at age 96
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel confirms Will Campbell is Patriots’ left tackle going forward
-U.S. men's hockey handles Germany in best Olympics win yet
-MVP Anthony Edwards leads his team to NBA All-Star Game victory
-Jaylen Brown disputes Beverly Hills' claims about his event that was shut down
-Warren, Disu post career-high in Holy Cross men’s basketball loss at Loyola
-Railers fall, 4-1, in weekend finale
-Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500
>NATIONAL: Savannah Guthrie tells mom kidnapper "it's never too late to do the right thing" in new video
-D.O.J. sends Congress list of names who appear in Jeffrey Epstein files, defends redactions
-No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in
-Tragic: Father allegedly stabbed 3-month-old son, threw him in the snow as part of "sacrifice"
>NEW ENGLAND: Search suspended on Cape Cod for man who fell through ice (:54)
-Is the ice safe on Massachusetts ponds and lakes?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
-Megan Moran named Binienda Center director at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 unique small town festivals worth traveling for
>BUSINESS: Making it to 3 generations
-Businesses are wasting over $800 billion on admin that could be done by A.I.: study
-Radio Worcester (10:10): B.B.B.’s Lisa Swanson promotes “12 Week Year” planning
>HOMES: Starter homes are making a comeback — here's where to look
>SHOPPING: All the best Presidents Day TV deals we're eyeing
>FOOD: Coffee, steak prices went up in January. What got cheaper?
>HEALTH: How long diseases like measles and the flu linger in the air
>TV/STREAMING: "Mayor Of Kingstown" Season 5 will mark the end of Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series
>MOVIES: Worst date movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Independent Spirit Awards winners
-"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" star Robin Leach allegedly strangled young girl at sex party, Epstein files dump reveals
>ANIMALS: Kittens left in a diaper box find the perfect families (1:46)
>HISTORY: Images reveal remains of luxury steamer that sank in Lake Michigan 154 years ago
>GOOD NEWS: Local priest donates liver to needy recipient (1:50)
-Meanwhile, Barack Obama says aliens are "real, but I haven't seen them" in out-there new interview
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