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Polar Park construction not expected to be disrupted by coronavirus

As businesses in the Central Mass. economy continue to react to concerns over the coronavirus, the construction of the $132-million Polar Park baseball stadium in Worcester's Canal District is not expected to be impacted.

Boston Marathon postponed to fall

Instead of holding the marathon on Patriots' Day as is tradition, officials plan to reschedule it to Sept. 14 and will seek legislative approval to declare the day a state holiday. The postponement will be the first in the marathon's 124-year history.

Railers, DCU Center, Hanover Theatre cancel upcoming events

The Worcester Railers hockey team has suspended its season, the DCU Center in Worcester will not have...

Development surrounding WooSox stadium approved for four more tax breaks

The Worcester City Council has approved four new tax breaks for a mixed-use development slated to rise across Madison Street from the $132-million Polar Park public baseball stadium.
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WBJ Podcast: Listen to all the episodes of The Weekly Business Report

Worcester Business Journal publishes a podcast every Monday called The Weekly Business Report, a forward-looking news segment designed to make Central Massachusetts business professional informed about what is going to happen in the local economy.

🔒Odds increase against Polar Park breaking even, economists say

More than half dozen economists interviewed by WBJ said the cost overruns will make Polar Park far less likely to come close to paying for itself after it opens in 2021.

WooSox launch foundation with $65K in donations

In announcing the start of the WooSox Foundation, the Worcester Red Sox donated $25,000 to the Worcester Public Library and $40,000 to Worcester Public Schools.

Movers & Shakers for Jan. 20, 2020

HOPE WEAVER is the new marketing and creative services coordinator for the Worcester Railers. She joins the...
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🔒Public spending on WooSox projects to increase to $189M

The total public spending on all four Canal District projects directly related to the August 2018 announcement by the Pawtucket Red Sox to relocate to Worcester has increased to $189 million.

Fitchburg Art Museum receives $690K for program expansion

The Fitchburg Art Museum was a recipient of $690,000 in grants over the next three years to help reach a wider audience and fund a fellowship program.
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