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Hospitality & Tourism
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Gardner hotel faces fines after wedding, reception events host 500 people in violation of COVID-19 restrictions
August 6, 2020The Colonial Hotel in Gardner allegedly held two events last weekend exceeding Massachusetts state guidelines meant to keep people safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
August 6, 2020
Worcester Railers 2020-21 season to begin in December
August 6, 2020The Worcester Railers will begin its full 2020-21 season of minor league hockey in December, its league announced on Wednesday.
August 6, 2020
COVID Stories: As it overcomes pandemic’s struggles, Livia’s Dish celebrates 8-year anniversary
August 4, 2020Livia's Dish’s anniversary celebration comes after the owners experienced many of the same hardships other restaurants faced due to the pandemic. When the coronavirus hit Worcester, they prepared for the worst.
August 4, 2020
For biz owners, mask enforcement is an added stress
Updated: August 3, 2020The coronavirus pandemic has forced Central Massachusetts business to take on new roles in preventing further spread of the disease, including enforcing mask-wearing in public and – at times – turning away would-be revenue-generating customers who
Updated: August 3, 2020
The Worcester Bravehearts are the only game in town
Updated: August 3, 2020In a normal season, the Worcester Bravehearts gear the team toward baseball fans, who’ve made the Bravehearts a perennial top draw nationally among collegiate summer teams.
Updated: August 3, 2020
COVID Stories: Worcester’s Caribbean food truck easily adapted to pandemic restrictions
July 24, 2020Luckily for Jermaine Smith, owner of the Caribbean Press food truck of Worcester, the food truck industry was easily adaptable for COVID-19 operations.
July 24, 2020
COVID Stories: In order to stay afloat, Bedlam Book Cafe moved online
July 24, 2020With the sudden closure of its store in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, used and rare bookseller Bedlam Book Cafe of Worcester had to rethink its business and shift to online platforms.
July 24, 2020
Mercantile Center secures $4.2M deal for rooftop restaurant, construction to start in fall
July 20, 2020Funding has been secured for work on 2 Mercantile Street, part of Mercantile Center, where Broadway Hospitality Group of Boston, the company behind the restaurant chain Tavern in the Square, is on deck to build and operate a 12,600 square-foot, two-
July 20, 2020
Mass. brewers settle long-running dispute with distributors
July 20, 2020The Massachusetts Brewers Guild and the Beer Distributors of Massachusetts have reached an agreement aimed at ending a 10-year dispute.
July 20, 2020
Legislature closing in on agreement over to-go cocktails
July 17, 2020House and Senate lawmakers agreed to revised to-go cocktail legislation Thursday that would allow restaurants to sell mixed drinks with take-out food purchases.
July 17, 2020
WBJ panelists outline steps to safely & smartly reopening your business
July 15, 2020As businesses throughout Central Massachusetts go back to operations, there are many legal and safety precautions they have to keep in mind and follow.
July 15, 2020
COVID Stories: Middle Eastern restaurant staying safe, with limited offerings
July 13, 2020During the earlier stages of the pandemic, Fatima’s Cafe closed completely. It had just finished a renovation, and its unexpected closure was very difficult.
July 13, 2020-
Senate restaurant aid bill limited to to-go cocktails
July 13, 2020The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would allow restaurants to sell mixed drinks in sealed containers alongside takeout and delivery food orders, a measure some bar and restaurant owners have been advocating for as a way to attract customers
July 13, 2020 
COVID Stories: Worcester events company adjusts to smaller gatherings
July 9, 2020"We’re losing money left and right,” said Christine Behike, owner of Be Creative Decor in Worcester.
July 9, 2020-
Restaurants riding on hopes of televised sports
July 7, 2020Even though fans will not be back in the seats at venues once sports restart, restaurateurs are hoping that the return of professional sports to television will give their businesses a boost.
July 7, 2020 
Worcester Art Museum will remain closed until October
July 7, 2020The Worcester Art Museum announced on Monday that it would not reopen to the public until early October, allowing for time to plan fall exhibitions and renovation projects.
July 7, 2020
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