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  • May 27, 2024 -

    The U.S. Census Bureau's mid-May release of city and county populations for 2023 prove Central Massachusetts – particularly Worcester – is an increasingly popular place.

    May 27, 2024 -

    The U.S. Census Bureau's mid-May release of city and county populations for 2023 prove Central Massachusetts – particularly Worcester – is an increasingly popular place.

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    May 27, 2024 -

    Now known as Thrive Support & Advocacy, the nonprofit has substantially grown under the leadership of former Worcester city councilor Sean Rose.

    May 27, 2024 -

    Now known as Thrive Support & Advocacy, the nonprofit has substantially grown under the leadership of former Worcester city councilor Sean Rose.

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    May 22, 2024 -

    Central Massachusetts continues to see drops in the local unemployment rates as four of the region’s metropolitan areas saw lowered rates from March to April.

    May 22, 2024 -

    Central Massachusetts continues to see drops in the local unemployment rates as four of the region’s metropolitan areas saw lowered rates from March to April.

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    May 22, 2024 -

    Sturbridge-based human services nonprofit Venture Community Services has named Mary Bellezza as the company’s new chief financial officer. 

    May 22, 2024 -

    Sturbridge-based human services nonprofit Venture Community Services has named Mary Bellezza as the company’s new chief financial officer. 

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    May 22, 2024 -

    Central Massachusetts saw an increase in the number of single-family homes sold in April when compared to the same month last year, as average sales prices in the region largely continue to climb.

    May 22, 2024 -

    Central Massachusetts saw an increase in the number of single-family homes sold in April when compared to the same month last year, as average sales prices in the region largely continue to climb.

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    May 22, 2024 -

    The Worcester Red Sox have collaborated with the Harpoon Brewery of Boston to create a new beer which now is available at Polar Park.

    May 22, 2024 -

    The Worcester Red Sox have collaborated with the Harpoon Brewery of Boston to create a new beer which now is available at Polar Park.

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    May 21, 2024 -

    After seeing its estimated population decline from 2020 until 2022, the estimated population of Massachusetts in 2023 saw a 0.27% increase from 2022.

    May 21, 2024 -

    After seeing its estimated population decline from 2020 until 2022, the estimated population of Massachusetts in 2023 saw a 0.27% increase from 2022.

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    May 21, 2024 -

    The renovation led to changes to all 18 green sites and hole corridors and the addition of fescue grass, a breed of wispy grass commonly found on links-style courses.

    May 21, 2024 -

    The renovation led to changes to all 18 green sites and hole corridors and the addition of fescue grass, a breed of wispy grass commonly found on links-style courses.

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    May 21, 2024 -

    A senior living facility owner and health care management consultant has been appointed through U.S. Bankruptcy Court to monitor patient care at Steward Health Care facilities in Massachusetts.

    May 21, 2024 -

    A senior living facility owner and health care management consultant has been appointed through U.S. Bankruptcy Court to monitor patient care at Steward Health Care facilities in Massachusetts.

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    May 21, 2024 -

    Young people appealed to lawmakers Monday to stop cuts to youth jobs programs and help more young people compete in the economy, making a pair of Senate Democrats their "primary targets" in lobbying…

    May 21, 2024 -

    Young people appealed to lawmakers Monday to stop cuts to youth jobs programs and help more young people compete in the economy, making a pair of Senate Democrats their "primary targets" in lobbying…

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    May 21, 2024 -

    A long-term employee of J. Martin Landscaping in Westminster has secured $150,000 in financing to purchase the lawn care business portion of the landscaping enterprise. 

    May 21, 2024 -

    A long-term employee of J. Martin Landscaping in Westminster has secured $150,000 in financing to purchase the lawn care business portion of the landscaping enterprise. 

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    May 20, 2024 -

    The new Equitable Developers Fund is the largest publicly led financing program of its kind in the country, according to MassHousing.

    May 20, 2024 -

    The new Equitable Developers Fund is the largest publicly led financing program of its kind in the country, according to MassHousing.

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    May 20, 2024 -

    Black Sheep joins District Wood Fired Kitchen on Harding Street, Lock 50 on Water Street, Helfand's Deli on Highland Street, and Woosta Pizza on Main Street as some of the Worcester-based eateries…

    May 20, 2024 -

    Black Sheep joins District Wood Fired Kitchen on Harding Street, Lock 50 on Water Street, Helfand's Deli on Highland Street, and Woosta Pizza on Main Street as some of the Worcester-based eateries…

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    May 20, 2024 -

    After more than 20 years in business, the independently owned and operated West Boylston Cinema will close its doors as of May 30.

    May 20, 2024 -

    After more than 20 years in business, the independently owned and operated West Boylston Cinema will close its doors as of May 30.

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    May 20, 2024 -

    The Massachusetts unemployment rate in April stayed steady for the third month in a row.

    May 20, 2024 -

    The Massachusetts unemployment rate in April stayed steady for the third month in a row.

Today's Poll

Should Massachusetts implement more private employee whistleblower protections?
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Massachusetts whistleblower laws predominantly safeguard public employees from retaliation when they report violations, abuse, or risks to public health and safety. However, private employees have far more restrictions in regards to their state-provided whistleblower protections, but there are still ways they file retaliation complaints, including federally through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Act.

In January, the state agency Cannabis Control Commission suspended a whistleblower featured in a WBJ investigation. Without providing reasoning, the CCC put Business Operations Manager Meghan Dube on paid administrative leave. Dube subsequently resigned from her role.

In May, Carla LeBlanc, a nurse at Saint Vincent Hospital was fired for her appearance on a local podcast in which she spoke out about long-documented concerns regarding working conditions and interpersonal dynamics at the Worcester facility. She then filed a lawsuit against the hospital and its operator under the Massachusetts Healthcare Whistleblower Protection Act, which offers protections to private healthcare workers.