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Editorial
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Tax breaks are a short-term win
January 21, 2019It's easy to vilify businesses for taking tax breaks from local governments, even if they are bringing in jobs and investment
January 21, 2019 - Editorial
Duddie – truly one of a kind
January 7, 2019When David “Duddie” Massad passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 28, it marked the end of an era for the Greater Worcester business community.
January 7, 2019 - Editorial
Promote diversity in the marijuana industry
January 7, 2019With recreational marijuana as the new hot industry in Massachusetts, expected to soon generate up to $1 billion in taxable revenue, it's easy to overlook its illicit past.
January 7, 2019 
Economic forecastMy favorite person of the year is...
December 24, 2018This year, my favorite person of the year had what most people would consider – in their most honest moments – a very bad year.
December 24, 2018- editorial
No room for error
December 10, 2018Worcester can support five sports franchises. They just have to be smart about it.
December 10, 2018 - EDITORIAL
Finding the proper use
November 26, 2018Lost in all the very much necessary discussion about the opioid crisis in Massachusetts and across the country is opioid drugs actually help people when used properly.
November 26, 2018 - Editorial
Get to know Worcester's immigrants
November 12, 2018Throughout history, our cities have absorbed a larger portion of immigrants into their new home, and today is no different.
November 12, 2018 
From the editorThe importance of immigrants
November 12, 2018WBJ this year partnered with our friends over at the Worcester Regional Research Bureau to learn more about the historic and modern impacts immigrants had in our city.
November 12, 2018- Editorial
Keep the Worcester development rolling
October 29, 2018Based on the buzz coming from the successful recruitment of the Red Sox Triple A team, the sustained increase of development activity in the city's downtown and the burgeoning foodie and entertainment scene, the city is hot as a pistol.
October 29, 2018 - Editorial
Businesses should set their own staffing levels
October 15, 2018On Nov. 6, Massachusetts voters will be tasked with deciding three ballot questions, but the one with the most reverberating impact on the Central Massachusetts economy is – by far – Question 1.
October 15, 2018 
Letter from the editorAn outstanding woman in business
October 15, 2018Kris Prosser is the driving force behind all of WBJ's events, not just Outstanding Women in Business.
October 15, 2018- EDITORIAL
Let’s get creative
October 1, 2018In the last decade, Central Massachusetts has become a hot spot for creative restaurateurs, brewers and distillers growing their locally owned establishments. Who knew that's where we'd find a niche that's really building the region's brand.
October 1, 2018 
Letter from the editorMy new obsession with noodles
October 1, 2018It may not be Manhattan or even Brooklyn, but Worcester's restaurant scene certainly keeps me satisfied.
October 1, 2018- Editorial
Don't fear marijuana
September 17, 2018Even though marijuana has been legal in Massachusetts for six years, old stigmas die hard.
September 17, 2018 - Editorial
The long game with the WooSox
September 3, 2018Worcester's own campaign to wrest the Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate out from its 48-year home in Rhode Island has been a surprise success. The financial details, from the city's perspective, appear less successful.
September 3, 2018 
From the editorNot to harsh your PawSox buzz, but…
September 3, 2018This is where my thoughts drifted during the excitement following the PawSox announcement: What is the tax rate going to do now?
September 3, 2018
