Opinion

The internet democratized information gathering and information sharing. Traditional gatekeepers and barriers began to erode, and eventually anybody could share any information with anybody.

Worcester desperately needs more housing to meet demand and ease our affordability crisis.

The emergence of AI in the last three years offers exciting new possibilities to improve business outcomes and enhance everyone’s lives. Yet, none of that is as important as maintaining the human connection.

The President Donald Trump Administration cut $110.2 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding to Westborough-based Ascend Elements' plans for an electric vehicle battery recycling facility in Kentucky. Still, Ascend announced in October that it plans to move forward with the project despite the federal cuts.

This edition marks the 17th time WBJ has named the Outstanding Women in Business, an important effort recognizing key leaders from the half of the population still struggling for equal footing, despite decades of progress.

The future of our economy depends on the strength, resilience, and readiness of the next generation.

One thing all stakeholders agree on: Massachusetts needs more spots for students who want to attend vocational-technical high schools, and employers in manufacturing, the trades, and health care need a more robust pipeline of qualified candidates.

In September, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester began construction on a satellite emergency department in Groton. The new facility is being created to help fill the gap in care left when Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer closed in August 2024, leaving the region without its sole hospital.  

Feedback Earth site in Grafton sold for $4 million as food recycling company known for odor issues exits state.

"The criminal justice from Europe are clear. With imagination, courage, and a willingness to lead, we can build justice systems that truly serve public safety, reduce costs, and uplift entire communities," two Worcester nonprofit leaders write.