Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Protests, local and national, take center stage
+6:15: Feds charge Worcester man, 18, for possession of Molotov cocktail
+6:15: Worcester councilors call out Clark University action against Worcester PD as publicity stunt
+6:15: WPD Chief Sargent on Clark University President: 'To act or make statements without facts is irresponsible and incendiary'
+6:15: Call to speak up & unite from Holy Cross student athletes (4:52)
-Video from Monday night: Worcester officers clash with police brutality protesters
-19 arrested during Monday's chaotic disturbance in Worcester
-Clark University suspending Worcester police details, condemns officers’ actions after 4 students were arrested during Monday night's unrest
-City Manager responds to criticism of police
-About $10,000 worth of clothing, sneakers stolen on Monday from EbLens in Worcester by looters
-Worcester businesses pick up pieces following disruptive Monday night
-Janice Harvey: Deja vu, all over again
-Widow Of Rutland Detective killed by coronavirus reflects on recent protests (2:02)
-Protester, Boston cop shake hands during demonstration (1:43)
-Thousands protest peacefully in Boston (10 photos)
In Other News
+6:15: Former Auburn foster mom indicted over toddler's 2015 death
+6:15: Shrewsbury man faces manslaughter charges in 2019 assault
+6:15: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:45): Protests, Police, Clark and COVID
-5:35: Who's open for take out or delivery? (updated)
+8:30: Here are 5 things you need to know today in Worcester
-9 people displaced after heavy fire in Worcester home
-Closed since March 17, Shrewsbury Street restaurant set to reopen on Friday
-Worcester to ‘streamline’ licenses for reopening restaurants, expanding outdoor seating
-Second 'Worcester Take Out Day' proposed for June 16
-ICYMI: Genius idea as Peppercorn's holds innovative social distancing Parking Lot Party (10 photos)
-Worcester Public Schools Office of English Learners to hold Virtual Open House
-South High Community School Graduation 2020 (1:42:05)
-ICYMI: Worcester hair salon to close at end of June, says staying open not sustainable
-Report: Worcester’s ‘resilient’ labor force ranks 7th in country
-Business confidence edges up in Mass.
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Apartments for rent in Worcester: What will $1,300 get you
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): George's Coney Island spreading smiles with new bandanas
-Meanwhile, in Marlborough: Police looking to ID ‘Lone Streaker’ who ran naked through parking lot
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: Mechanics Hall faces challenges in wake of pandemic
+6:15: Central Mass. Jazz Fest is postponed
+6:15: More than 78K people have recovered from COVID-19 in Mass.
-14 new cases in Worcester, 4,215 total; Shrewsbury, 270 (no new cases); Millbury, 228 (+4); Leicester, 138 (0); Grafton, 87 (+1); Holden, 83. Press conference video (33:45)
-UMass Memorial expanding criteria for coronavirus drug
-QCC to keep classes online in the fall
-Worcester nursing home touts transparency as key to maintaining trust in era of COVID-19
-Childcare facilities and summer camps could reopen as soon as Monday
-COVID-19 related surcharges are popping up on bills at many reopened businesses across Mass.
-Many U.S. adults expect to live drastically different lives after pandemic
-Coronavirus will drain trillions from U.S. economy by 2030
-At the office: How to stay healthy when you eventually return to office
-Hit the road! RV sales see boost amid search for different vacation possibilities
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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