Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Happy first day of summer!
-4:25: Who's open for patio dining, take out or delivery? (updated)
-WoMag reporter resigns, says last two columns critical of city not published, starts newsletter
-First look at Water Street's newest eatery (6:18)
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-AWARE: Six City Councilors voted against giving ratepayers a break
-Rosen's Roundtable #405 (28:24): Police in schools
-Worcester City Councilor wants reconsideration of budget vote
-Task force created to address ‘alarming’ increase of illegal fireworks in Worcester
-Man who Worcester police disarmed ordered to be held without bail
-Earlier: Worcester Police sergeant disarms active shooting suspect
-Worcester Public Library: How to log books in WPL's Online Reading Challenge (3:07)
-Worcester Public Library: How to share reviews in WPL's Online Reading Challenge (2:26)
-Holden Police push back on criticism of Facebook posts
-Marches and rallies to mark Juneteenth in Massachusetts
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): 4 new open houses in Worcester
-Fall TV schedule takes shape with cancellations, renewals and additions
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sheriff's deputy saves baby from choking during protest
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, sheriff kiddingly issues felony warrant for Mother Nature after a foot of snow falls on June 17
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester ranks in top 10 nationally poised for economic recovery
-STEP 2 OF PHASE 2 (indoor dining, nail salons, etc.) BEGINS MONDAY. Related video (2:38)
-Worcester playgrounds to open June 20
-Mechanics Hall to remain closed until at least October
-The 50 Mass. cities and towns with highest rates
-Mass. reports 228 new cases, 30 more deaths
-Florida breaks another record for new cases
-Spikes bring states, cities back to the table to discuss protection measures
-Nursing homes represent more than 1 in 4 COVID-19 deaths
-Help To Retire offering remote consultations to those nearing retirement (1:00)
-Summer vacationers weigh testing, quarantine or staying home
-No cruises sailing out of U.S. ports until at least Sept. 15
-MLB closes all 30 spring training camps for coronavirus cleaning
-Health: Blood plasma a 'promising' treatment, study says
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In The News
+2:45: Officers carry elderly woman out of burning building in Worcester
+2:45: Jim Ford's newest project, filmed in West Boylston, available on Amazon
+2:45: Shrewsbury locals plan to restore Edgemere Drive-In sign
+11:00: Not cooking tonight? Check Dining Out for the latest specials
-Area restaurant introduces outdoor dining huts lined with lighting and heaters
-Meat market at former Crown Bakery on Gold Star Blvd. opens
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Man gets 5 years in prison after guilty plea in federal cocaine distribution case
-Ray Mariano: St. Vincent Hospital nurses are on the side of the angels
-Amid COVID-related enrollment drop, Worcester Public Schools asks state to hold budget to previous year’s enrollment numbers
-Radio Worcester (10:56): Ricky Duran talks about his new single 'Selfish Love'
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewswbury says good-bye to Town Clerk after 35 years of service
-Worcester's D’Errico’s Market will open third location in Leominster, scouting for fourth
-GEM Marketing Solutions: 5 Reasons Why Everyone is Not Your Client
-At the office: 'Zoom fatigue' is a real thing now, according to science
-Holy Cross Athletics announces broadcast schedule through March 12
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Spirits: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (21:44): Whiskey Bracket Challenge Play-In Tasting
-Homes: See inside the Grand Worcester Tudor that hit the market for $480,000
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester nurse recognized for clothing homeless patients
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, man reports vehicle stolen, googles ‘How to set your car on fire and make it look like an accident’
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: DCU Center hospital to scale down patient capacity next week
+6:15: DCU Center hopeful to start steps soon towards reopening for events
+11:00: Here's what you could get from the $1.9 trillion House stimulus
-Worcester teachers say they’re being forced to choose between health and paycheck
-Edith Morgan: Worcester Public School Students – Back to School! When, How, Who ...
-Despite looming strike, St. Vincent commits to staffing Worcester State vaccine center
-CDC head says Massachusetts, other states shouldn’t relax restrictions yet
-Here’s what’s not reopening in March when Massachusetts begins Phase 4
-Dr. Fauci says vaccinated people could soon socialize
-ICYMI: Half of Worcester Public Schools students opt in for hybrid learning starting in March
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,734 new cases, 46 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 1.9 percent
-Almost half of Americans 65 and older have gotten first shot
-Advisers endorse single-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson
-Arthritis drugs can help critically ill COVID patients, study suggests
-When will the U.S. reach herd immunity and what will it look like?
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