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July 18, 2025
Greater Worcester Community Foundation is set to establish a fund dedicated to nonprofits supporting individuals with physical disabilities.
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House approves bill to protect reproductive, transgender care providers from out-of-state legal threats
July 17, 2025With one top Democrat invoking Yogi Berra's famous "déjà vu all over again" quote, the House on Wednesday approved the latest attempt to strengthen access to reproductive and transgender care in the face of out-of-state legal threats.
July 17, 2025
Sponsored articleCustomized Corporate Partnerships at The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory: Strategic Visibility, Exclusive Access, and Community Impact
May 12, 2025As Worcester continues to grow into a hub for innovation, arts, and culture, The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts is stepping forward with a refreshed vision for corporate engagement.
May 12, 2025
Westborough firm lands part of $3B U.S. Army energy savings contract in Alabama
July 16, 2025The contract, worth $3 billion and shared among 18 contractors, will see NORESCO assist with energy- and utility-related infrastructure improvements.
July 16, 2025
DCU Center completes $2.2M sound system upgrade with help of local firms
July 16, 2025In the years after the DCU first opened in 1982, the venue attracted a number of high-profile acts who sought out the venue as a better alternative to the since-demolished Boston Garden.
July 16, 2025
Blackstone Heritage Corridor promotes interim leader to executive director
July 16, 2025The Blackstone Heritage Corridor has dropped the interim tag off of Executive Director Anya Wilczynski’s title, naming her the nonprofit’s permanent leader.
July 16, 2025
Lawmakers consider boosting incentives for starter home zoning
July 16, 2025The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business heard testimony Tuesday in support of legislation that aims at starter homes -- those that have at least three bedrooms and are no larger than 1,850 square feet of heated living area -- in a bid to make homeownership more accessible and affordable.
July 16, 2025
Bill would ban anyone born after 2005 from buying tobacco products
July 16, 2025Massachusetts could become the first state to ban future generations from buying tobacco or nicotine products, a move that some say will finally end addiction to the harmful products, but others argue removes adult choices and freedom and would hurt small businesses.
July 16, 2025
Heywood CEO named to MWCC board of trustees
July 15, 2025Mount Wachusett Community College has named a Central Massachusetts healthcare leader as well as one of the Gardner school’s students as the newest members to its board of trustees.
July 15, 2025
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FSU receives $7M from millionaires tax to create affordable housing for students, faculty
July 8, 2025New low-cost academic housing will be coming to Framingham State University as the school has received $6.6 million to renovate an underutilized residence hall into apartment.
July 8, 2025
Akoya Biosciences completes $20M acquisition by Billerica biotech firm
July 8, 2025After months of negotiations, including those with an anonymous, unsolicited third party, Marlborough-based biotech firm Akoya Biosciences has officially been acquired by Quanterix.
July 8, 2025
Fitchburg private school surpasses fundraising goal by 25%, creates $10M endowment
July 8, 2025After losing its primary financial backer, St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg has surpassed its original fundraising goal to establish stability through an endowment fund now totaling $10.3 million.
July 8, 2025
Senator pitches happy hour bill as restaurants, package stores unite in opposition
July 8, 2025Cities and towns would have the option to offer happy hour promotions for alcoholic beverages during specific time windows under proposals from Cyr and Rep. Samantha Montaño (S 217 / H 443). Happy hour has been banned in Massachusetts since 1984, as officials sought to alleviate drunk driving.
July 8, 2025
Five residential Northbridge properties bought by Uxbridge firm for $3M
July 7, 2025Five multifamily residences constructed over a century ago in Northbridge have been purchased for a combined $3 million.
July 7, 2025
Dean College selects accomplished dancer as new leader for arts school
July 7, 2025Ursprung has been part of the Dean College faculty since 2016 and most recently served as interim assistant dean.
July 7, 2025
Former B.T.’s location in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery
July 7, 2025Nashville hot chicken is a spicy version of fried chicken often served over bread with pickles. First created in the 1930s, the style of chicken has exploded in popularity over the last decade.
July 7, 2025
Mechanics Hall taps former Hanover Theatre executive as new executive director
July 7, 2025Montaner helped The Hanover Theatre open in 2008 following the $32-million renovation, which brought the theater space back to life.
July 7, 2025
Mass. business confidence remained pessimistic in June amid tariffs, Big Beautiful Bill concerns
July 7, 2025Business confidence in Massachusetts inched upward in June, yet remained in pessimistic territory for the fourth month in a row.
July 7, 2025
Northborough construction firm fined $744K over wage laws, misclassification of workers
July 7, 2025A Northborough-based construction company and its president have been fined $744,224 for allegedly violating a number of employee rights laws impacting 101 workers.
July 7, 2025
Healey signs state's $60.9B annual budget
July 7, 2025Gov. Maura Healey approved a $60.9 billion annual budget and rolled out a companion proposal designed to empower her administration with greater cost-cutting power.
July 7, 2025
Fitchburg State, MWCC & Clinton High School ink early college deal
July 3, 2025Through the partnership, Clinton High School seniors will be able to participate in dual enrollment courses at FSU and MWCC.
July 3, 2025
Physician-assisted suicide bill clears first legislative hurdle
July 3, 2025Legislation that would authorize physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts cleared its first committee hurdle, this time more quickly than in the past thanks to a new House rule.
July 3, 2025
Advocates push for bill allowing MassHealth seniors to keep thousands in savings
July 3, 2025Dozens of seniors filled a state capitol auditorium Tuesday to plead with lawmakers to expand MassHealth eligibility for older Bay Staters by raising the limit on assets they may keep by thousands of dollars.
July 3, 2025
Last undeveloped CitySquare property purchased for $4.2M by Ohio firm
Updated: July 3, 2025One of Downtown Worcester’s most prominent undeveloped properties is under new ownership, after being purchased for $4.2 million by a firm based in Ohio.
Updated: July 3, 2025
Book of Lists 2024
Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.
