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August 21, 2025
A 36,977-square-foot industrial building in Sterling has been sold, part of a sale-leaseback deal which will see its former owner remain at the site.
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Physicians criticize proposed partnership between CVS, Mass General Brigham
August 20, 2025Primary care physicians and the Senate's health care point person are questioning a proposed partnership between Mass General Brigham and CVS that the two companies say will address gaps in comprehensive primary care access.
August 20, 2025
Task force report attempts to unpack hospital discharge backlog problem
August 20, 2025Each day, more than 2,000 patients remain stuck in hospitals even after being cleared to leave.
August 20, 2025
Grafton Street’s 491-unit luxury apartment complex moving forward after City approvals
August 19, 2025Plans call for the creation of five four-story buildings, alongside a parking deck and an open common area featuring lawn space, pickleball courts, and a bicycle corral.
August 19, 2025
Tourism industry hopes World Cup games, return of Tall Ships in 2026 will reverse decline of visitors
August 19, 2025Massachusetts saw no change in lodging rooms booked, an almost 2% decrease in booked hotel rooms and a just over 9% increase in short-term rental bookings year-over-year as of June 2025.
August 19, 2025
State forecast: Unemployment benefits fund will run out of money by end of 2027
August 19, 2025The account used to pay unemployment insurance benefits in Massachusetts is on track to run out of money by the end of 2027, according to a new forecast that could increase pressure on Beacon Hill to enact systemic changes before or during an election year.
August 19, 2025
Lawmakers seek ban on grocery store price adjustments, targeted ads based on biometric data
August 19, 2025In a letter to McMullen last August, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey sounded the alarm about Kroger's use of digital tags to "surge grocery prices and exploit consumers."
August 19, 2025
House gives initial approval to bill targeting patent trolls
August 19, 2025Massachusetts businesses could gain financial insulation from so-called patent trolls under a measure that previously reached the governor's desk and is gaining traction again in the House this session.
August 19, 2025
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Nonprofits battle against rising food insecurity as pandemic era assistance comes to an end
Updated: May 15, 2023Community Harvest Project’s food donations have become more critical than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they remain so now as pandemic emergency declaration-related federal and state emergency allotments end and the costs of food continue to rise.
Updated: May 15, 2023
Brokers and property owners use innovative thinking in seeking to keep plazas full
Updated: May 15, 2023Local brokers are optimistic they can fill that space as the industry experiences a post-COVID resurgence and innovative new concepts for retail space are hitting the marketplace.
Updated: May 15, 2023
From the Editor: Noah, the devourer of carbs
Updated: May 15, 2023There’s a lot to like in hobbyist-turned-entrepreneur Chuck Brown’s quest to turn his home businesses into a sustainable retail shop, particularly because he provides a product that’s seemingly everywhere but at the same time very difficult to find in high quality.
Updated: May 15, 2023
One hospital in Central Mass. receives top safety rating
May 10, 2023The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C. based healthcare watchdog nonprofit, has released its biannual Hospital Safety Grade scores, giving one Central Massachusetts hospital an A rating while another received the second-lowest D rating.
May 10, 2023
Grant may lay groundwork for more federal climate aid
May 10, 2023As Massachusetts prepares to compete for federal funding to support climate resiliency projects, state officials can rely on an initial grant to help fine-tune their plan and seek feedback from stakeholders, including marginalized communities.
May 10, 2023
NCMDC loans $35K to hydraulic repair startup
May 10, 2023The North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. has loaned $35,000 loan to startup Soto Hydraulic Repair in Winchendon for new equipment.
May 10, 2023
Recovery Centers of America at Westminster names new CEO
May 10, 2023Recovery Centers of America at Westminster has named Amanda Pitts as its new CEO.
May 10, 2023
Following tumultuous year, City of Worcester to increase funding for DEI office by 67%
May 10, 2023The City of Worcester’s $848-million budget for the coming fiscal year is delivering on promises to give more resources and funding to the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with a 67% increase in the financial allotment given to the office.
May 10, 2023
R.H. White promotes two executives, including fourth-generation family member to president
May 10, 2023Auburn-based contractor and water utility manager R.H. White Companies promoted Thomas White to president and Jeffrey Towle to chief operating officer, both reporting to CEO James McCarthy, who since 2019 served as president and CEO.
May 10, 2023
MBTA buys railroad track from Milford to Franklin for $13M
May 10, 2023The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has purchased railroad track in Milford, Hopedale, and Bellingham beyond where its Franklin/Foxboro Line ends at the Forge Park/495 station.
May 10, 2023
Worcester metro gas prices down 4 cents this week
May 9, 2023Greater Worcester gasoline prices decreased 4 cents per gallon over the past week. Though at $3.43, it is 4 cents higher than last month's average of $3.39 per gallon.
May 9, 2023
Akoya has record revenue quarter, posts $19M loss
May 9, 2023Marlborough-based Akoya Biosciences posted a 26.6% increase in quarterly revenue in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, at $21.4 million.
May 9, 2023
Town of Northbridge purchases 97 acres of conservation land
May 9, 2023The Town of Northbridge purchased the 96.7-acre Castle Hill Farm property in that town on Friday for $1.45 million, according to the Worcester District Registry of Deeds.
May 9, 2023
Worcester marketing agency expands to Florida, aiming for cannabis market
May 9, 2023Worcester-based Studio Jade opened a second office in Gainesville, Florida, positioning itself for a possible change in cannabis laws in that state.
May 9, 2023
Lawmaker says regional gaps in auto insurance are not equitable or fair
May 9, 2023Some state lawmakers are looking to change how heavily a resident's ZIP code weighs in determining the cost of their auto insurance, claiming that people of color in low-income and urban areas pay higher rates.
May 9, 2023
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.
