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Hospitality & Tourism

  • Greater Boston companies want Central Mass. cultural benefits

    Emily Micucci January 23, 2017

    As a further sign in the growing demand for Central Mass. real estate, more MetroWest and Boston companies are reaching out to local cultural institutions to provide employees with area benefits.

    Emily Micucci January 23, 2017
  • Crust Bakeshop sold to manager and lead baker

    Laura Finaldi January 20, 2017

    The owners of Crust Bakeshop in Worcester announced they have sold their downtown bakery to one of their employees for an undisclosed amount.

    Laura Finaldi January 20, 2017
  • Worcester restaurant app bought by NYC firm

    January 16, 2017

    Worcester technology startup Slydde, LLC., which developed a mobile application for customers to buy food and drink from local restaurants, has been purchased by a New York City drink subscription firm.

    January 16, 2017
  • Trump's immigration & marijuana impact may boil down to state's rights

    State House News Service January 16, 2017

    The federal government could go in different directions on two major issues involving states' rights, according to a prominent local Donald Trump supporter.

    State House News Service January 16, 2017
  • Baker plans to tax Airbnb, VBRO like hotels

    State House News Service January 12, 2017

    Gov. Charlie Baker intends to include in his budget due later this month a proposal that would tax short-term rentals offered through online portals like Airbnb and VRBO at the same rate as rooms rented by traditional hotels and motels.

    State House News Service January 12, 2017
  • Best Offsite Venues for 2017

    January 9, 2017

    Here are the places in 2017 where you want to hold events and take employees and clients.

    January 9, 2017
  • Could Mass. pot delays lead to prohibition?

    John R. Kelly January 9, 2017

    Even though recreational marijuana has been legal in Massachusetts since Dec. 15, the move by legislators at the end of the year to delay the opening of pot retail stores – coupled with two moves on the federal level – has left the marijuana

    John R. Kelly January 9, 2017
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Legal weed

    Michelle Drolet January 9, 2017

    A step-by-step summary of what recreational marijuana means for you and your business.

    Michelle Drolet January 9, 2017
  • Wachusett ski resort offering Uber deal to skiiers

    December 21, 2016

    Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton and California tech transportation firm Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership to get more visitors to the resort.

    December 21, 2016
  • 2017 WBJ Economic Forecast

    December 19, 2016

    Predicting the short-term future isn't terribly difficult. Preparing for it is.

    December 19, 2016
  • Springfield sandwich chain to open Marlborough restaurant

    Laura Finaldi December 15, 2016

    Springfield fast casual sandwich chain Hot Table announced it will expand into MetroWest with the opening of its sixth store in Marlborough next fall.

    Laura Finaldi December 15, 2016
  • Gardner Ale House begins beer distribution

    Sam Bonacci December 13, 2016

    The brewery at the Gardner Ale House has announced that it will distribute its beer under the name Moon Hill Brewing Co.

    Sam Bonacci December 13, 2016
  • Cliff Rucker: Gear Shifter

    Laura Finaldi December 5, 2016

    A year after the Worcester Sharks moved away and left the city without an ice hockey team, Rucker announced he was making it his mission to keep hockey culture alive and well in Central Massachusetts.

    Laura Finaldi December 5, 2016
  • Karim El-Gamal: Trail Blazer

    Sam Bonacci December 5, 2016

    Downtown Hudson is hip. It's happening. And the businesses that Karim El-Gamal helped bring to the area are a huge part of the reason.

    Sam Bonacci December 5, 2016
  • Alec Lopez & Sherri Sadowski: Trail Blazers

    Sam Bonacci December 5, 2016

    Farm-to-table and craft beer would not be where they are today if not for this husband and wife team.

    Sam Bonacci December 5, 2016
  • Christine Thomas: Next Wave

    Brad Kane December 5, 2016

    Even as little as one year ago, Worcester was facing a hotel shortage, but now as Worcester continues its urban renaissance, Thomas is ensuring a hotel expansion is in the mix.

    Brad Kane December 5, 2016

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Should more be done to connect Worcester neighborhoods separated by I-290?
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The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Board will soon begin a study assessing redesign options for the Vernon Street Bridge over Interstate 290 in an effort to connect the Worcester neighborhoods that sit on either side. The project aims to bolster mobility and access, which target community goals including affordable housing and expanded park space, and multimodal safety improvements to reduce conflicts between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. So far, the project has received $125,000 in funding from the planning board in addition to $625,000 in state and federal commitments.