Arts & Entertainment

It's rare that the Democratic leaders of the House and Senate and Gov. Charlie Baker can agree on tax policy - particularly if the question is about raising taxes.

A year after creating a new tourism agency, industry leaders are finding success promoting the region for rowing & swimming, brewery tours, international artists and waterslides.

Voters favor legalizing marijuana for adults and oppose a broad expansion of charter schools in Massachusetts, according to new poll results that could be a harbinger of a disappointing election day for Gov. Charlie Baker.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has taken a stance against the regulation and taxation of recreational marijuana but chose to avoid coming down with an opinion on the expansion of charter schools in the state.

With a year before the puck drops on its first game, the Worcester Railers HC is already among the top half of ECHL hockey teams in corporate sponsorship sales, the club's owner announced.

An urban revitalization plan covering 118 acres in downtown Worcester has been approved by the state, opening up the city to leverage the power of eminent domain on 24 properties singled out in the plan.

As the Acton company moves forward with new leadership trying to rectify its financials, SeaChange International on Tuesday announced it is nearing a deal with a London-based film and television distributor to use SeaChange's platform to stream content to schools, hotels and hospitals across 120 countries.

A television pilot based on a book by a Chelmsford doctor is being filmed at Heywood Hospital in Gardner this week, according to the hospital.

A new company has been launched in Marlborough with the goal of allowing homeowners and small businesses to manage their space wirelessly.

A 30,000 square-foot maker space with approximately 25 studios and offices is under construction at the former Ionic Avenue Boys and Girls Club.