Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+1:00: STEP 2 OF PHASE 2 (Indoor Dining, nail salons, etc.) BEGINS MONDAY. Related video (2:38)
+11:30: The 50 Mass. cities and towns with highest rates
-47 new cases in past week in Worcester, 5,115 total; Shrewsbury, 312 (2 new cases); Millbury, 238 (+4); Leicester, 149 (+2); Holden, 115 (+3); Grafton, 94 (+2). Press conference video (39:17)
-Keeping Worcester man awaiting trial behind bars after he contracted and recovered from coronavirus not 'cruel and unusual', judge rules
-Worcester State announces plans for a safe return to campus
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (26:54): Michael Onett, President, Faith and Family Supportive Care & Hospice
-30th annual Latin American Festival in Worcester postponed until next year
-Locks changed at Oxford gym after shutting off power, water doesn't close gym (1:58)
-More than 30,000 people filed for unemployment in Mass. last week
-1.5 million U.S. workers seek unemployment benefits
-Florida could become next coronavirus epicenter, model shows
-Another consequence of the pandemic: a nationwide shortage of coins
-McDonald’s won’t be bringing back salads anytime soon
-Health: What are the potential long-term effects of having COVID-19?
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Recovered patient thanks 'hero' nurse who kept him company while isolated
In The News
-Latest weather: High near 90
-12:05: Who's open for patio dining, take out or delivery?
+8:35: Task force created to address ‘alarming’ increase of illegal fireworks in Worcester
+8:35: 5 things you need to know today in Worcester – June 19
-Worcester Home Depot evacuated after person barricaded in bathroom (:36)
-Worcester police vehicle crashes into Hilton Garden Inn
-Classrooms flooded after Worcester man set brush fire that spread to roof of elementary school
-Bullet fired into house on Southgate Street in Worcester, no one injured
-Worcester Police sergeant disarms active shooting suspect
-Worcester educators demand more funding, ask legislators to tap rainy day fund at standout outside City Hall. Gallery (15 photos)
-Worcester School Committee approves $441M budget
-ICYMI: Tomato Pie Bar & Grill announces free luncheon giveaway
-Sheldon's Harley-Davidson in Auburn buys Hartford dealership
-Here are the two newest flavors of Polar Seltzer'ade
-Chamber 360 Pivot (7:23): Polar Park
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 new open houses in Worcester
-Meanwhile, in Denver, chubby grizzly bear take a luxurious bubble bath
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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