Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus tells us how the City is responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and how they are preparing for what's coming in the weeks ahead.

Because things are changing so rapidly, we are time-stamping our COVID-19 interviews. This conversation was had at 8:35am on March 24th, 2020.

Congressman Jim McGovern joined us this morning to talk about how the Federal Government is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Because things are changing so rapidly, we are time-stamping our COVID-19 interviews. This conversation was had at 8:00am on March 23rd, 2020.

Check out the Hanover Theatre and learn more at thehanovertheatre.org

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Murray talks with us about new micro-grant programs that are available up to $10,000 for small businesses who have been hit hard by the coronavirus.

This is one of a number of measures taken by City officials and business leaders to help with some of the damage the has been inflicted by a stalled economy due to COVID-19.

In these unprecedented times the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering their services and resources to all businesses, member or not.

Presdient and CEO Tim Murray joined us to talk about how they are helping businesses navigate the coronavirus pandemic.

The United Way of Central Mass, The Greater Worcester Community Fund, and The City of Worcester have come together to form the Worcester Together Fund that will focus on helping with the longer term effects of Coronavirus.

Learn more and donate here: unitedwaycm.org

In this new age of Coronavirus and social distancing, St. John's is taking the lead in online learning and maintaining their community virtually. Hear Alex Zequeira and Maggie Granados talk about what they have done to make this tough time seem as normal and as smooth as possible for both students and faulty.

Learn more here: www.stjohnshigh.org

We talk to Mayor Joe Petty every Wednesday morning at 7:00am to get up to speed on everything happening in the great City of Worcester. this week it was all about the Coronavirus outbreak.

(March 18th, 2020)

Congressman Joe Kennedy III outlines his Coronavirus economic relief plan that would give money directly to people right now, so they can stay afloat during this time of crisis.

Congressman Kennedy wants to give

—$4k to every adult who makes under 100k per year

—$2k to every adult who makes over 100k per year

—$1k for every child 18 or younger

Tim Murray is the President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, and he joined us this morning to talk about the economic effects the Coronavirus is having on Worcester and Central Mass.

You can hear the Chamber Radio Blast every weekday morning at 8:50am

Learn more about the chamber here: www.worcesterchamber.org