Fitchburg school-to-apartments conversion tops off

A ceremony held at the former B.F. Brown School was a chance for officials and development partners to mark the latest stage in what is seen as a revitalization of the city's downtown.

Keeping up Mechanics Hall

On Sept. 26, Kathleen Gagne took over leadership of Mechanics Hall from Bob Kennedy, who served in that capacity for 12 years.

Movers & Shakers

Check out the Central Massachusetts businessmen and women to recently land new jobs.

Worcester wants to pick right mix of tenants for Union Station

Despite the prime location, the city has had trouble leasing about 8,000-square-feet of unused commercial space in Union Station despite a comprehensive redevelopment effort.

Coming to Worcester: The city's immigrant population has shifted in the last decade

For a century starting in the 1870s, immigrants moving into Worcester almost exclusively came from Europe and North America. That's no longer the case.

Ralph's Rock Diner sued by music groups for copyright infringement

Two separate music groups are suing Worcester's Ralph's Rock Diner alleging copyright infringement.

Seven Central Mass. entities receive collaborative workspace funding

Seven entities in Central Massachusetts have received a share of $2.2 million in state grants to help spur entrepreneurship and small businesses.

Menkiti Group to acquire pawn shop building on Main Street from MassDevelopment

The Menkiti family is making yet another move to purchase property downtown, as the Menkiti Group has agreed to a purchase and sale agreement to buy the former Pawn Shop building in Worcester.