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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:10: Confirmed cases in Worcester now 13, hospital CEOs to tour DCU Center as possible overflow site. Press conference video (21:45)
+6:10: Mass. death toll now 5. State totals: 121 new cases, 646 total
+6:10: 'Worcester Together' Fund Raises Millions in Just a Few Days
+3:15: Baker on Testing, PPEs, 1st Nantucket case (11:13)
+3:15: Seasons on hold, Music Worcester, Mechanics Hall, Hanover turn to future
+3:15: Closing the Distance - Video Series from Holy Cross (7:03)
+3:15: Rep. McGovern: We see the best, worst in people in times of crisis (4:21)
+3:15: Connecticut casino furloughs over 5,000
+9:20: Worcester schools working to keep thousands of students engaged at home
-12 cases now in Worcester, 'almost all' over 40, first responders now being tested. Press conference video (14:28)
-No testing for mildly symptomatic in Worcester, are advised to stay home
-Worcester County House of Correction practicing social distancing
-Radio Worcester (9:56) -- Micro-grant relief programs with Worcester Chamber President Tim Murray
-‘This isn’t the best of times’: Chris Robarge delivers 'protection kits’ to homeless in Worcester
-Satellite shelter opens at North High as Worcester has plan to keep homeless population healthy
-T&G joins The 016 in offering free advertising to businesses. The 016 announcement (March 13)
-Worcester area real estate market wrestles with virus
-With City Hall closed to public, here’s how to pay bills, request birth certificates, contact departments
-Grafton resident tests positive
-State total: 112 new cases, 525 total. DPH reports 2nd death in Mass.
-Many states, including Mass., at risk of burning through unemployment benefits
-Does getting coronavirus once mean you are immune?
-Don't believe these fake coronavirus stories on social media
-Target announces wage increase, bonuses amid spike in demand
In Other News
+3:15: Two will face charges for meth lab in Foxboro home
+10:20: Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): See inside this island home near Worcester
+9:20: When Worcester's leaders rise to challenges
-Latest weather: Latest on Monday's storm
-Worcester Police seek to ID man wanted for questioning in unarmed robbery
-Three arrested in drug bust after months-long investigation
-Brew City, Meze, Pho Dakao latest to announce temporary closing. SEE THE UPDATED LIST of restaurants open for take out or delivery
-Worcester Animal Rescue League thinks you should adopt a dog right now
-Area man was receiving SNAP benefits while running illegal pot business
-Today's deal: Get an LG Visa Prepaid Card worth $150 by mail-in rebate at Sclamos
-ICYMI: T&G still pursuing police records in court, 17 years after landmark ruling
-Today's Hero (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Charlton woman leads effort to sew 1,000 masks for hospital workers
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Top Posts
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant busted for serving during ban
-Worcester nurse's desperate plea for help from behind the lines in war on virus
-Planet Fitness members outraged
-Stabbing in Worcester's Crystal Park
-Coronavirus closures hitting hair salons hard (2:07)
-Digestive issues could be first symptom, study says
-5th positive test in Worcester, 200 being evaluated. Press conference video (24:43)
-Prescriptions soar for this cheap, 70-year-old drug showing promising results in speeding recovery
-This toilet paper calculator tells you how long your stash will last
-UMass Memorial has 1 COVID-19 patient in ICU, 110 employees on quarantine, 114 admitted patients under investigation
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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