Arts & Entertainment

Hanover Theatre's new $6.5-million expansion is aiming to enliven Worcester's Theatre District by attracting rich economic development.

The groundbreaking for the $18 million hockey rink facility will take place today, for the new two-rink facility scheduled to open in the Canal District in August of 2017.

Worcester officials are anxious to wield their eminent domain power to transform $100 million worth of properties into better use.

Central Massachusetts' rapidly growing startup and craftsman culture has created a need for more collaborative spaces, like incubators, accelerators and coworking spaces.

The $5 million expansion of the Hanover Theatre opening this summer will bring with it a new conservatory offering classes for budding area thespians to be named in honor of outgoing Hanover Insurance president Frederick Eppinger and his wife.

Allen Fletcher isn't worried about marijuana in Worcester's emerging entertainment destination the Canal District, though he would prefer if it was sold a bit differently.

A 10-plus screen movie theater and restaurant have been approved at the Auburn Mall, in a move that city officials see as a boon to the city.

Even though there is no traditional pass to entrepreneurship, one such as Ja-Nae Duane's that includes professional opera and writing is notable.

Knowing medical costs will grow right along with the number of elders, healthcare organizations are rallying by keeping more nursing-home-eligible seniors in their own homes with more integrated supports and streamlined resources, which – happily – coincides with seniors' wishes to stay in their homes.

Attorney General Maura Healey encourages wait and see approach to marijuana legalization in Massachusetts.