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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester
Coronavirus
+7:00: Worcester Declares State of Emergency, Announces Second Presumptive Positive Case
+7:00: Worcester press conference (23:38)
+7:00: Many Still Attending Church in Worcester Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
+7:00: Baker orders all schools close, restaurants only offer take-out, and gatherings with more than 25 people are prohibited
+7:00: Coronavirus puts damper on St. Patrick's Day weekend events in Worcester
+7:00: Box office plunges to lowest level in over two decades
+7:00: Cases In Massachusetts Now At 164
+10:15: Important message from Worcester Public Schools about Monday & Tuesday
+10:15: Worcester Historical Museum closed at least through April 7
+10:15: National Grid suspends collections-related activities
+10:15: South Boston bars, restaurants will be closed today
-Worcester Public Schools cafeteria worker tested for coronavirus
-First confirmed case in Worcester; 5 more being monitored
-All Worcester Public Library branches closed after tomorrow
-United Way launches special campaign to soften coronavirus impact
-'It's like a ghost town:' Worcester retailers impacted by coronavirus
-Worcester business owners: The 016 offers free advertising to local businesses impacted by coronavirus emergency
-A special word from UMass Memorial Health Care
-Here's how Worcester's restaurants, small businesses are taking precautions to ensure patrons safe
-Clark University alumni establish fund to help financially vulnerable students
-Stop & Shop cuts hours, suspends pick-up service (:19)
-Walmart will scale back hours of operation until further notice
-15 new positive tests in Mass., state total now 138
-Mass. casinos closing gaming floors
-What does the coronavirus infection do inside your body?
-Heartbreaking video shows devastating toll on Italy
In Other News
+10:15: This was least snowiest astronomical winter on record in Worcester
-59-year-old Worcester man dies during flight from Dubai to Boston
-From crashes to arrests, information in Worcester harder to come by
-Worcester spends $3.75M on snow removal this season
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings for Sunday (Subject to change)
-Like ramen and whisky? You’ll like the place that will open downtown next month
-5 open houses in Worcester this weekend
-Spruce Up Your Home for Spring: Interior Edition
-Becker College No. 1 in Game Design, according to College Magazine
-Ricky Duran at Hanover Theater rescheduled for June 19
-Tribute: Architect of Worcester Center dies at 97
-Watch: 'Unicorn' puppy has one ear in the middle of her head
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 'How I Went From Drug Lord to Cupcake King' (4:20)
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Top Posts
-Second case detected in Worcester County
-Tragic: Worcester mother and son die short time apart on same day
-Why are people panic-buying toilet paper? Psychologist explains
-Ch. 5's Wake Up Call from Table Talk Pies in Worcester (1:15)
-Live hand grenade found in Auburn, safely detonated
-Man driving without license hits Worcester student in crosswalk
-X-Ray Images Show What Coronavirus Does to Lungs
-Pilot killed in Sterling airplane crash identified
-Missouri teacher praised for genius hand-washing hack for students
-Worcester officials address virus: Senior Center closed, coronavirus phone line established
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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