Poverty up in Worcester neighborhoods, as home values lag

Even with a long period of economic growth and redevelopment through significant stretches of downtown, Worcester has not been spared from some broader troublesome trends.

Biz confidence dims amidst market volatility, gov't shutdown

Confidence levels among Massachusetts employers hit a two-year low in December.

On economy, Boston Fed president leaning close to optimists

The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on Wednesday advocated for the nation's central bank to wait out some of the recent volatility in the markets before charting a new course on monetary...

Gas workers ratify contract, due back to work this month

National Grid gas workers who have been locked out since June are set to be back on the job later this month.

Best of Business: People to know

Learn about the WBJ's 2019 Best of Business winners that can help your business excel.

Be diligent against marijuana use

The right to legally go one toke over the line will impact employers.

Tentative agreement reached between National Grid, gas workers

The prolonged contract dispute and lockout that has riled the natural gas industry and labor and political circles since June could be coming to an end.

Baker signs lockout benefits bill

Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday morning signed a bill to extend unemployment benefits for locked-out workers, legislation for which unions of locked-out gas workers have clamored.