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Brad Kane is the Editor for Worcester Business Journal. Kane came to Worcester from its sister publication Hartford Business Journal, where he most recently served as managing editor. Kane talked his way onto HBJ’s staff in May 2010, previously working as a Boston Globe correspondent and a staff writer for the Patriot Ledger in Quincy. In another journalism life, he covered local politics in northern Ohio and southwest Florida. Kane has been honored for his work by the Alliance of Area Business Publications, the Florida Press Club, Ohio Associated Press and the National Society of Professional Journalists. He graduated from The Ohio State University, with an honor’s degree in journalism. He lives a calm, sleep-filled life in Wilbraham, Mass. with his wife, five young children and Texas heeler. In his 42 minutes of weekly free time, Kane runs the sidewalks, streets and trails of Western Massachusetts.

Saint Vincent parent company seeks to raise $1.4B to cover expenses

Tenet Healthcare Corp., the parent company of the Worcester facility Saint Vincent Hospital where nurses are engaged in a long-running strike to lower patient staffing ratios, announced it is raising $1.4 billion from investors.

Waters Corp. founder dies at age 95

James Waters, a Framingham resident and the founder of the $19-billion Milford laboratory equipment manufacturer Waters Corp., died on Monday at age 95, the company announced on Wednesday.

Fallon profits $19M in first quarter, as it leaves commercial business

As Worcester insurer Fallon Health is following through on its plan to leave the commercial insurance market, the nonprofit organization had $18.7 million in net income for the first quarter, far outpacing the $2.3 million it made in the first quarter 2020.

New organic restaurant opens in Landing at Hudson Mills

The restaurant Good Earth Holistic Kitchen has signed a five-year lease for 2,240 square feet at The Landing at Hudson Mills development, according to a May 7 announcement from property owner Manzo Freeman Development of Burlington.
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Shrewsbury’s $53M Edgemere housing development slated for June 2022 opening

The residential component of the Edgemere Crossing at Flint Pond development, which will be anchored by an 80,000-square-foot Market Basket grocery store, is expected to deliver its first by June 2022.

Holy Cross football to play at Polar Park

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester will play football this fall at the Polar Park baseball stadium in the Canal District, according to an announcement from the Worcester Red Sox previewing a press conference on Friday.

Unemployment in city of Worcester hits lowest level since pandemic began

The unemployment rate in the city of Worcester dropped a full percentage point from February to March, hitting its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Following $2B acquisition, Virtusa founder & CEO to depart

Kris Canekeratne, the founder of Southborough IT company Virtusa Corp., will leave his roles as chairman and CEO by June 30, an announcement which follows his company being acquired for $2 billion by financial services firm Baring Private Equity Asia.
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Saint Vincent to start permanently replacing striking nurses

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester on Wednesday said it will start permanently replacing the members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association union, in a sign the 66-day fight over staffing ratios is reaching a long-term impasse.

WooSox sell out inaugural game at Polar Park

In an event in the works since 2018 that likely would have been a sellout regardless of capacity, the Worcester Red Sox first home game Tuesday at their $160-million public stadium in the Canal District sold out.
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