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Hospitality & Tourism
Rutland-based food truck receives $50K loan for expansion
2 hours agoFounded by Jordan El-Qasem, HaBBQ serves Texas-style BBQ infused with Middle Eastern spices.
2 hours ago
Worcester Restaurant Week returns for summer edition
August 7, 2025Worcester Restaurant Week is back, allowing local diners to enjoy a three-course meal for less than $30 per person at participating Central Massachusetts eateries.
August 7, 2025
What’s with all the new fried chicken restaurants?
Updated: July 28, 2025The fried-chicken trend first became a topic of popular discussion in 2019, the year Miami-based Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen debuted its fried chicken sandwich. Since then, the interest in fried chicken has only grown, bringing along a flood of
Updated: July 28, 2025
Old Sturbridge Village merges with historic RI farm
July 24, 2025Located in the town of Bristol, Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay, Coggeshall Farm Museum is a 48-acre living history museum.
July 24, 2025
Marriott hotel in Milford sold for $6.8M
July 21, 2025Fairfield is Marriott’s value-focused brand, with fewer amenities and more affordable rooms than more premium Marriott brands, including Westin and Renaissance Hotels.
July 21, 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
July 8, 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
WPI postpones plan to convert Gateway Park hotel into student housing
July 2, 2025WPI has pumped the brakes on its plans to convert the Hampton Inn at Worcester’s Gateway Park into student housing, citing the shifting dynamics for higher education institutions.
July 2, 2025
Philly Pretzel Factory to open Worcester location next week
July 1, 2025A Pennsylvania-based pretzel chain will soon open its second Massachusetts location in Worcester.
July 1, 2025
Historic Central Mass. inn back on market for $1.6M
June 30, 2025Built in 1805, the property houses a 100-seat restaurant located on the first floor.
June 30, 2025
WBJ publishes inaugural The Dog Edition
Updated: June 30, 2025The Dog Edition captures the serious business issues associated with the rising rates of pet ownership and costs of petcare, while still injecting plenty of the fun & love associated with our furry friends.
Updated: June 30, 2025
Most valuable puppy: Hockey executive’s dog a star on the ice
Updated: June 30, 2025When Worcester Railers Chief Operating Officer Michael Myers isn’t chasing the Kelly Cup, the championship trophy for winning the ECHL playoffs, he’s likely to be chasing after Kelly Pup, his four-year-old mini Aussiedoodle – the unofficial mascot
Updated: June 30, 2025
More than just a pet: As dog attachment rises post-COVID, Central Mass. businesses are adapting to the needs of their four-legged clientele & their owners
Updated: June 30, 2025Suddenly, more and more owners are looking to companies to offer both more enriching services for their four-legged friends.
Updated: June 30, 2025
Q&A: Paws & peace of mind at Dogtopia of North Worcester
Updated: June 30, 2025Driven by a passion for their own pets, Steve and Greta Hager opened Dogtopia of North Worcester after relocating from Texas.
Updated: June 30, 2025
Pets of WBJ
Updated: June 30, 2025WBJ's staff submitted photos of their own furry friends to be featured in the publication's first-ever Dog Edition. See more four-legged friends and reach about the ever-evolving dog industry here.
Updated: June 30, 2025
Greater Good sold to owner of Harpoon, Wachusett craft beer brands
June 25, 2025The acquisition sees Greater Good become part of Barrel One Collective, a company with brands including Harpoon Brewery and Wachusett Brewing.
June 25, 2025
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