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.
As the newly legalized recreational and medical marijuana industry started to yield more and more business openings starting in late 2018 and into 2019, it became clear the industry was dominated by white males.
The Girls Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts moved into its new leadership center on Century Drive in Worcester, a move started nearly 12 years ago when three Girl Scout councils merged into one.
Rectrix Aviation, which flew seasonal commercial flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Hyannis starting in 2017, has suspended its commuter shuttle service.