Here's what's going on today in Worcester
+NEW (6:15): Worcester Cancels St. Patrick's Parade
+NEW (6:15): Webster man gets 18 months for assaulting girlfriend
+NEW (3:45): Central Mass. colleges not closing yet, but making contingency plans for coronavirus
+NEW (3:45): Gov. Baker Declares State Of Emergency Due To Coronavirus
+UPDATE (3:45): I-290 Kelley Sq. Exit to Close for 3 Nights this Week
+NEW (3:45): Worcesteria -- Worcester wins on weed
+NEW (3:45): Worcester native begins project to bring Grammy Recording Academy to music-rich state
+NEW (1:00): Final decision expected this afternoon on fate of Worcester's St. Patrick's Parade
+NEW (1:00): Health threat on horizon, Worcester Schools organize Plan B
+NEW (1:00): Radio Worcester (12:14) -- Dr. Michael Hirsh gives us medically accurate Coronavirus information
+NEW (1:00): Warm weather makes great start at Pakachoag Golf Course in Auburn
+NEW: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 10
+NEW: WBJ Podcast (34:02) -- The power couple of Worcester's food scene
+NEW: 'Mini City Hall' opens today in Main South
-St. Mary's will re-open on Tuesday after being closed for potential coronavirus exposure
-Hanover Theatre show canceled
-Worcester man charged with drug crimes while children were in car
-April groundbreaking for new 31-unit development on Worcester's Chandler Street
-Two arrested for string of auto parts thefts in Worcester
-Four high school students uninjured in Auburn crash
-Brush fire off Route 146 in Sutton (:20)
-Paxton policeman faces motor vehicle charge; no probable cause found for drunken driving charge
-Former Nashoba teacher must register as sex offender after admitting to sending nude photos to teen
-UMass 4th in nation in licensing revenue from research
-Pilot study at Worcester Boys & Girls Club leads to novel program to reduce sugary drink consumption, obesity risk
-Worcester 'Supervoters' Play Big Role In Deciding Elections
-Here's What's Happening this Week in Worcester County
-Photo: Supermoon over Worcester
-Voting has begun for Worcester Music Awards
-CDC urges the elderly to stock up on food, stay home amid coronavirus fears
-South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled
-Fourth-seeded Holy Cross women advance in Patriot League Tournament
-Today's deal: Planning a corporate meeting or event? Have it catered and receive a gift certificate for a guest (see details)
-Pig in UK swallows and poops pedometer, sparks farm fire
-Today's Hero (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Penn. second-grader's mission is to feed those in need
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights | | -Latest weather
Top Posts
-St. Mary's Schools in Worcester closed Monday because of coronavirus exposure
-Homemade cannon goes off in man's face in Auburn
-Phantom Gourment visits Central Mass. bake shop (4:38)
-TV pilot to film in downtown Worcester
-I-290 Kelley Square exit to be closed again Tuesday night
-Related: Answer to this question could determine fate of Kelley Square redesign
-Ray Mariano: The invisible bishop of Worcester
-Another tenant leaving glass tower in downtown Worcester
-Man wanted for stabbing 4 at Hudson restaurant (:23)
-St. Peter-Marian closure decision met with sadness, acceptance
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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