Worcester signs agreements with two recreational pot stores

Two marijuana companies, which had previously signed agreements with Worcester for medical marijuana facilities, have signed recreational agreements with the city.

Central Mass. care centers staff at above-average levels

Health care is expensive in Massachusetts, but when it comes to health and rehabilitation centers, staffing levels here are generally above national averages, statistics show.

September deliberations set for nursing staffing ballot question

Twenty citizen panelists will participate in four days of deliberations on a 2018 ballot question calling for mandatory nurse staffing ratios, a fiercely debated measure.

House committee moving toward bill supporting abortion access

The House Committee on Ways and Means has begun moving legislation eliminating antiquated anti-abortion statutes, as abortion access has become less certain nationally.

Former legislator tapped for UMMHC post

A former Worcester state representative and Patrick administration official has been named the vice president of government and community relations for UMass Memorial Health Care.

AMSC lands $11M system orders, eyes turnaround

Fresh off of a series of legal victories in a longstanding dispute with a Chinese company, AMSC is getting back to business with $11 million worth of orders for its energy management systems.

Assumption College founds new institute

Assumption College has created a new center for study named after late U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

$500K state grant to benefit new Worcester market

The state has awarded a $500,000 for kitchen equipment at a planned food market in Worcester's Canal District.