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Research Bureau Panel: Worcester Needs More Entrepreneurs

Matt Pilon |

Worcester possesses many of the ingredients that could help it emerge as a nationally-known research and entrepreneurship hub, including research universities and access to Boston's venture capital...

With Creativity, Artists Find Retail Opportunities In MetroWest

Emily Micucci |

Opening a retail store was a long-time dream for Natick-based visual artist Eujin Kim Neilan.

Mixed-Use Project In Berlin Heats Up

Emily Micucci |

A mixed-use development project in Berlin may soon realize its potential with the arrival of a new tenant and other development prospects within reach.

As Worcester Considers Slots, How Has Gambling Impacted Other Communities?

Jacquelyn Gutc |

When you pull off Route 146 in Lincoln, R.I. — about 45 minutes from Worcester — you can drive about a mile down a tree-lined road before coming to a clearing where what looks like a...

Fitchburg, Leominster Officials: Better Transit Is The Answer

Emily Micucci |

Massachusetts seems to be on the other side of the nationwide unemployment problem brought on by the Great Recession, as the percentage of unemployed Bay State workers has trended...

Boxborough Add To Slots Mix Could Tip Scale To MetroWest

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will now weigh four bids for the state's only slots parlor license now that Cordish Cos. of Baltimore has proposed a $200 million site just off...

Unveiling Worcester Slots Plan, Developers Face Scrutiny

Jacquelyn Gutc |

The Chicago developers hoping to build a slots parlor near Worcester's Kelley Square provided new updates to the city Wednesday and faced questions from city leaders.

Worcester Council Approves Talks With Slots Developer

Jacquelyn Gutc |

After hearing public comment for more than two hours Tuesday night, the Worcester City Council voted 9-2 to recommend that the city manager enter into negotiations with developers who aim to build a...

Central Mass. Communities Make Room For New Hotels

Jacquelyn Gutc |

Whether it be new hotels that have been in the works for several weeks or several years, or changes at existing sites, parts of Central Massachusetts will see hospitality industry changes...

Briefing: Slots Approval Process

A proposal to develop a $200 million slots parlor near Worcester's Kelley Square has residents and business owners passionately speaking out on the issue. At a public hearing last week,...

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