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  • Lawmakers lay out changes needed if marijuana question passes

    State House News Service March 9, 2016

    Lawmakers are tinkering with a voter-approved ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana in the state.

    State House News Service March 9, 2016
  • Committee raises medical marijuana concerns

    State House News Service March 8, 2016

    A Senate committee urged a cautious approach and outlined concerns it's found with the legal pot industries elsewhere in the country.

    State House News Service March 8, 2016
  • Worcester joins nationwide arts economy study

    Sam Bonacci March 8, 2016

    Worcester recently joined a national study seeking to measure the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations.

    Sam Bonacci March 8, 2016
  • Virtusa completes $166M acquisition; becomes billion dollar company

    Sam Bonacci March 3, 2016

    Virtusa Corporation has completed a $166 million purchase of stock, giving it a majority interest in Polaris Consulting & Services and creating a global provider of IT services to the financial industry with annual revenue of $826 million.

    Sam Bonacci March 3, 2016
  • Solar industry fears price spikes, job losses

    Laura Finaldi February 29, 2016

    Central Massachusetts solar installers and equipment providers said continued loss of state subsidies and the slow reaction of the Massachusetts legislature will soon lead to a spike in renewable energy prices and job losses in the solar industry.

    Laura Finaldi February 29, 2016
  • Millions in development underway in downtown Worcester

    Sam Bonacci February 29, 2016

    Demolition has begun at the site of the extended stay hotel in Washington Square, but it isn't the only project underway, with several projects tied to downtown redevelopment breaking ground or opening.

    Sam Bonacci February 29, 2016
  • Movers & Shakers

    February 29, 2016

    THOMAS LODGE was appointed to the board of trustees at Nichols College in Dudley. A 1979 graduate of Nichols, Lodge is a retired former partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked for more than 20 years.

    February 29, 2016
  • Greendale Mall's value plummets 77%, foreclosure possible

    Sam Bonacci February 25, 2016

    The value of the Greendale Mall property in Worcester has plummeted by 77 percent in the last 10 years to $14.7 million, setting up a possible foreclosure sale.

    Sam Bonacci February 25, 2016
  • Central Mass. car dealers recognized for customer service

    Sam Bonacci February 24, 2016

    A number of Central Massachusetts car dealerships have been recognized by the online car-buying resource Edmunds.com for delivering excellent car shopping experiences.

    Sam Bonacci February 24, 2016
  • TJX sales surpass $30B for fiscal 2016

    Sam Bonacci February 24, 2016

    Sales from TJX hit $30.9 billion in fiscal 2016, with the company outperforming its estimates as it sets its sites on continued global growth.

    Sam Bonacci February 24, 2016
  • Habitat for Humanity receives space at Mercantile Center

    Sam Bonacci February 22, 2016

    Habitat for Humanity of MetroWest and Greater Worcester has received 20,000 square feet of donated storage space at Mercantile Center in downtown Worcester.

    Sam Bonacci February 22, 2016
  • Report cites untapped solar potential of big-box retail roofs

    State House News Service February 18, 2016

    More superstores should follow the leads of Wal-Mart, Costco, Kohl's, and IKEA and use large rooftop expanses to install solar energy panels, according to a report released Wednesday.

    State House News Service February 18, 2016
  • FRESH BEGINNINGS

    February 15, 2016

    Block Advisors is now open at 943 Worcester St. in Natick, offering tax preparation and business services. The office was formerly known as H&R Block.

    February 15, 2016
  • Rebranded Worcester towers aim for top-shelf tenants

    Sam Bonacci February 15, 2016

    The Front Street office towers in Worcester have been rebranded Mercantile Center as their owners pursue an aggressive timeline for renovations and seek an upscale character for the downtown office buildings.

    Sam Bonacci February 15, 2016
  • Who pays for paid leave?

    State House News Service February 12, 2016

    Though supporters of legislation that would establish a paid family and medical leave requirement in Massachusetts hope to see a version of the bill signed into law this session, key details of the proposed policy -- including who would pay for it

    State House News Service February 12, 2016
  • Front Street towers renamed Mercantile Center; interior construction underway

    Sam Bonacci February 10, 2016

    The Front Street office towers have been renamed Mercantile Center as their owners pursue an aggressive timeline for interior renovations.

    Sam Bonacci February 10, 2016

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