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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
Rapscallion opens new Lawrence brewery, eyes Hopkinton location
June 25, 2025Rapscallion, the Spencer-based microbrewery, bar, and restaurant with locations throughout Central Massachusetts, has opened its fourth location, this time in Lawrence.
June 25, 2025
The Queen’s Cups to close after 13 years in business
June 23, 2025Diaz wrote a piece in February for WBJ where she pondered the future of her business amid several small business closures in Worcester.
June 23, 2025
Flying Rhino closes; location taken over by long-time Worcester restaurateurs
June 20, 2025“Sending out BIG thank yous to everyone who has been part of the Flying Rhino Café journey,” the Facebook post from Flying Rhino reads.
June 20, 2025
Korean fried chicken restaurant opens at the old Bean Counter location in Shrewsbury
June 20, 2025The brand is recognized as one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S. by Restaurant Business Magazine, according to its website.
June 20, 2025
Bidder wants state to reconsider highway plaza vendor pick
June 16, 2025In a statement released by Global Partners, Jen Faigel, executive director of CommonWealth Kitchen, described the committee's recommendation as "a missed opportunity to invest in Massachusetts—and ourselves."
June 16, 2025
Worcester lesbian bar named watch party venue for new pro softball league
June 9, 2025Athletes Unlimited Softball League is an effort to provide a well-financed league for women’s softball players beyond the college level.
June 9, 2025
National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
June 3, 2025The franchise will be operated by Mouhamad Saleem and Kelly Moughal, who operate a variety of fast food restaurants in Worcester and elsewhere on the East Coast.
June 3, 2025
Every 36 minutes: Amid rising rates of abuse, Central Mass. healthcare providers are pushing state legislation to make hospitals safer for workers
Updated: June 2, 2025Every 36 minutes a Massachusetts hospital worker faces either an act of violence or threat.
Updated: June 2, 2025
The last 24-hour diner: As 24/7 dining slips away, a Worcester staple stands alone
Updated: June 2, 2025The Boulevard Diner now stands as Central Massachusetts’ sole independently-owned diner operating with any kind of 24-hour model.
Updated: June 2, 2025
Small businesses discuss struggles at state hearing
May 28, 2025Restaurant owners scrambling to turn profits amid rising food, labor and energy costs again turned to the Legislature Tuesday for some reprieve as they lobby to pass credit card surcharges onto their customers. Meanwhile, economic development groups
May 28, 2025
Sweetgreen to open first Central Mass. location, as Shoppers World adds three restaurants
May 27, 2025Three growing fast casual restaurant chains are set to open at Shoppers World on the border of Framingham and Natick later this year.
May 27, 2025
Site of Via Italian Table, WBDC sold for $7.3 million
May 21, 2025"We are thrilled to be part of writing the next chapter for this marquee property here in the city and to further our investment, literally and figuratively, in Worcester with this acquisition,” Dave Fontaine Jr. said in a press release issued
May 21, 2025
2025 Power 100: Michael Covino
Updated: May 19, 2025With brands like The Fix Burger Bar, Mezcal Tequila Kitchen, and Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, Covino’s Niche Hospitality is top of mind when it comes to dining in Worcester.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Power 100: WBJ names the most influential professionals in 2025
Updated: May 19, 2025The Power 100 edition is an annual report on how power is shared and expended in Central Massachusetts each year, as told through the 100 people who are most effectively wielding their influence, with a special focus on those creating change and
Updated: May 19, 2025
2025 Power 100: Noreen Johnson Smith
Updated: May 19, 2025Johnson Smith joined the science and nature museum in 2022, after the EcoTarium experienced a 90% drop in visitation during COVID and had to lay off 67% of staff.
Updated: May 19, 2025
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