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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+8:30: Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh says to 'downsize expectations' for family gatherings over the holidays
+8:30: Massachusetts reports 923 new cases, 12 additional deaths
-Several landlords, many with properties in Worcester area, agree to pause evictions
-State implements 9:30 curfew for many businesses, 10 p.m.-5 a.m. stay-at-home guidance
-Gov. Charlie Baker explains reasoning behind stay-at-home advisory (3:30)
-LIST: Massachusetts is ordering these businesses to follow 9:30 p.m. curfew
-Gov. Baker: We must all 'step up and make changes' to avoid rollback (1:08)
-Lt.Gov. Polito of Shrewsbury gives Coronavirus update (2:47)
-Worcester Public School students weigh in on remote learning as some prepare to return to the classroom
-Worcester begins process of moving 'Stop the Spread’ testing indoors, next clinic will be Thursday
-ICYMI: Free testing at Quinsigamond CC Worcester campus extended through end of November
-Massachusetts reports 725 new cases, 9 additional deaths
-Employees working in multiple nursing homes can significantly drive spread
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Record number of American children tested positive last week
Election Day 2020 (Latest Election News)
+8:30: Worcester expects record 70 percent turnout (1:48)
+8:30: Radio Worcester (13:57): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Election Day and new state Covid restrictions
+11:45: Here's what you need to know in Worcester on Election Day
+11:45: Election Night parties, another casualty of COVID
-1.3 million expected to vote on Election Day in Massachusetts
-On Radio Worcester, Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hirsh issues strong endorsement. Audio (9:09)
-Holy Cross President Fr. Boroughs: 'These are not only acts of civic responsibility, they are acts of love.'
-State rules for counting early ballots may create false leads tonight
-U.S. Senate and congressional races to watch
-When will we know who won? 3 possible scenarios
-Clark University experts to hold public Zoom forum on Wednesday to discuss results
In The News
+8:30: Man arrested at house party in Clinton with firearm
-8:30: Acclaimed young Russian pianist featured in Music Worcester concert
+8:30: Science LIVE brings virtual labs to area middle school students
+11:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Nov. 2
-T&G's lawsuit against Worcester for police disciplinary records goes to court
-Worcester man gets 10 years for 2013 fatal shooting in Great Brook Valley
-Worcester’s Board of Health eyes town hall forum to discuss issues of racism
-Worcester leaf collection continues today in Vernon Hill, South Worcester
-ICYMI: 3-alarm fire tears through Vernon Hill three-decker (video)
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): To celebrate 5th anniversary of Burns Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond, here's a time-lapse of it being built (1:51)
-End of an era: Friendly's files for bankruptcy, agrees to sell restaurants
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Tragic: Alabama man shoots stepdaughter after mistaking her for intruder
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Single foster dad in Ohio adopts five siblings so they can stay together
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-Shopping: Take 25 percent off athletic footwear from Adidas, Nike, New Balance at DSW
-Meanwhile, in China, man covers himself with 140 pounds of bees
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
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-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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