Worcester picks $53M development for old courthouse

A $53-million project with 125 apartment units and retail has been chosen by the city to be built at the long-vacant Worcester County Courthouse.

Greendale Mall surviving amid store closures, more competition

As retailers across the country are expected to close thousands of locations this year, the Greendale Mall may need an unlikely rebound to avoid becoming another mall that couldn't make it through...

Worcester Chamber supporting sales tax holiday

Massachusetts should hold a sales tax holiday this summer but reject a tax on sugary drinks, a Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce official told the state legislature this week.

Baker proposes $500M life sciences extension

Gov. Charlie Baker's proposed $500 million extension of the life sciences initiative put in place by his predecessor in 2008 will put a greater emphasis on workforce building to support industries...

Bay State gets high business scores in report

Massachusetts's business climate won high marks from dozens of companies interviewed for a new MassEcon report, particularly for its educated workforce and infrastructure.

How a merger saved Athol Hospital and made Heywood stronger

At the time of Athol Hospital's merger with Heywood Healthcare, Athol had four days of cash on hand and one inpatient bed filled. Since then, it has swung to profitability.

Senate unanimously supports Boston-Springfield high speed train

The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday unanimously agreed to study the feasibility of developing a high-speed rail line between Boston and Springfield, an issue its sponsor portrayed as a matter of...

Apex Center to create 1,600 jobs

A major commercial mixed-use development coming to Marlborough this fall will create 1,600 jobs when it's fully operational.