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Clark graduate student union votes to authorize strike
September 13, 2022The Clark University Graduate Workers United union, supported by the Teamsters Local 170 of Worcester, voted overwhelmingly on Monday to authorize the union to call a strike in its negotiations with the administration at Clark University in
September 13, 2022
Skilled nursing company with CMass locations resolves discrimination allegations
September 12, 2022Next Step operates The Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester, Fitchburg Healthcare, and Westborough Healthcare.
September 12, 2022
Former Worcester investment adviser pleads guilty to stealing $3M from clients
September 9, 2022James Kenneth Couture, of Sutton, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges related to $2.8 million in stolen funds from his six clients over 11 years.
September 9, 2022
The Massachusetts CROWN Act normalizes racially and culturally diverse appearances in the workplace
Updated: September 5, 2022On July 26, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed this same CROWN Act into law to prohibit discrimination against employees, students, and other individuals based on their natural or protective hairstyle.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Small business organizations are narrowing the financing gap for entrepreneurs of color
Updated: September 5, 2022when entrepreneurs of color turn to banks and other investors, research shows they’re often given less consideration than white founders.
Updated: September 5, 2022
As Worcester prepares to publicize its racial equity audits, top leadership hopes to improve structural supports
Updated: September 5, 2022The City of Worcester has been without a chief diversity officer for nearly six months now, since Stephanie Williams resigned in March.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Surtax backers point to poor bridge conditions
September 1, 2022Do you know where the nearest structurally deficient bridge is? As of two years ago, the average Massachusetts resident didn't have to travel far to find a span that, while not inherently unsafe, was at a greater risk of structural failure -- just 1
September 1, 2022
Boylston nonprofit receives $70K for outreach and tree planting in Worcester
September 1, 2022New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston received a $70,559 grant from Massachusetts’ Greening the Gateway Cities Program to plant 100 trees in Worcester and conduct outreach to residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the
September 1, 2022
Worcester Housing Authority breaks ground on $8M, 24-unit apartment building
August 31, 2022The Worcester Housing Authority, along with its non-profit affiliate Building Futures Inc., broke ground on a 24-unit residential building, called A Place to Live, aimed at housing members of Worcester’s homeless population.
August 31, 2022
Health care deal could surface in September
August 31, 2022August is coming to a close without a deal on a more than $4 billion economic development bill, but an even pricier piece of unfinished state business is set to bump up against an extended deadline in September.
August 31, 2022
Former treasurer O'Brien to chair Cannabis Commission
August 31, 2022When the Cannabis Control Commission marks its five-year anniversary on Thursday, it will also get a new chairperson -- former state Treasurer Shannon O'Brien.
August 31, 2022
Baker rides train through Worcester in promoting East-West Rail expansion
August 24, 2022Federal and state officials agreed Tuesday that Springfield can play an important role in the revitalization of passenger rail service in America, and Gov. Charlie Baker pledged to use his remaining time in office to put the long-discussed East-West
August 24, 2022
Natick biotech receives preclinical proof of concept for tumor treatment
August 24, 2022Avenge Bio, Inc., a Natick biotechnology company, announced on Monday that a paper has been published on the efficacy of its LOCOcyte immunotherapy platform, which is used to administer treatments to solid tumors.
August 24, 2022
Sprinkler Factory owner seeks special district to allow for redevelopment of former arts gallery site
August 22, 2022New Street Realty Corp. of Worcester is requesting the City of Worcester establish an adaptive reuse overlay district for two Sprinkler Factory properties, which served as the former home of a nonprofits arts gallery.
August 22, 2022
40 Under Forty 2022: Masielle “Massy” Paulino
Updated: August 22, 2022Paulino provides community leadership, preservation of Latino culture, and mental health care, all through one medium: dance.
Updated: August 22, 2022
Q&A: Webster First's CEO on adjusting to a high interest-rate economy
Updated: August 22, 2022Michael Lussier has led Webster First Federal Credit Union as CEO since 1990, having first started there in 1987 as chief financial officer.
Updated: August 22, 2022
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