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Economic Development
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What to expect in 2020: More stores are headed for closure, as retail becomes more specialized
Updated: December 23, 2019More retail stores are on the horizon, and their success will depend on being able to find enough shops to carve out a niche in an industry always increasingly dominated by Amazon and other giants.
Updated: December 23, 2019
Greendale Mall sold to Boston developer for $7.1M
December 17, 2019Finard Properties, which developed the 9X27 Exchange shopping center in Natick, is a eyeing a mixed-use development on the Worcester mall site.
December 17, 2019
Brazilian-Americans have transformed MetroWest communities like Framingham and Marlborough
Updated: December 9, 2019In Framingham, the influx of Brazilians has been particularly crucial to the revival of a former mill town going through hard times.
Updated: December 9, 2019
After toiling under communism, Albanian immigrants have found the American Dream in Worcester
Updated: December 9, 2019To understand the Albanian community in Worcester, you need to understand some basic facts about Albania.
Updated: December 9, 2019
Massport working to fill Worcester airplanes
December 6, 2019The authority's CEO said a key will be making sure the current flights are flying at closer to capacity.
December 6, 2019
WooSox avoid a court fight over 'W' logo
November 27, 2019One day after a Wareham ball club threatened to sue the Worcester Red Sox over use of their patented “W” on its Woo Sox hats, the Cape Cod team decided not to file suit.
November 27, 2019
Worcester Red Sox unveil nickname, logo
November 25, 2019Even Worcester Red Sox President Charles Steinberg admitted the whole thing was anti-climatic.
November 25, 2019
Worcester Wares to open second location on Nov. 30
November 21, 2019The store known for its "I Love Worcester" merchandise and T-shirts will become the first business to open in the $21-million Worcester Public Market.
November 21, 2019
Fidelity Bank's newest C-suite executive focuses on culture
October 14, 2019Fidelity Bank Chief LifeDesign Officer Sherri Pitcher is focused on culture and customer engagement.
October 14, 2019
Coveted younger demographic increasingly calling Worcester home
October 14, 2019When Worcester has attracted new residents in the years since 2010, it’s very often been in one segment of the population: the 20- and 30-somethings often sought after for the energy and spending they bring to a community.
October 14, 2019
Mass. economic performance solid despite signs of slowdown
October 10, 2019The Massachusetts economy is running well despite signs of a slowdown and while no single factor is holding the economy back, analysts said the combination of a labor shortage, trade tensions, an impeachment inquiry and more could darken the outlook.
October 10, 2019
September 30, 2019
Worcester, Madison Properties file Canal District ballpark plans
September 25, 2019The City of Worcester and Boston developer Madison Properties have filed long-awaited plans for the $101-million Polar Park baseball stadium and a bevy of mixed-use properties in the Canal District.
September 25, 2019
Polar Park to feature autonomous checkout store
September 25, 2019Polar Park, the future home of the Worcester Red Sox, will feature what the team is calling the world’s first autonomous checkout store in a pro sports and entertainment venue.
September 25, 2019
New Union Station restaurant eyes winter opening
September 19, 2019The Worcester Redevelopment Authority on Thursday signed a lease with the former owner of a country music-themed restaurant and bar to occupy the first-floor space in Union Station.
September 19, 2019
WRA urges action on Great Wall, Midtown Mall after owners miss deadlines
September 19, 2019With no status updates from either owner of the Great Wall building or the Midtown Mall, the city is taking aggressive action and pursuing eminent domain of the two properties.
September 19, 2019
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