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.
A Chinese investor based out of Rhode Island has purchased the historic Bull Mansion in downtown Worcester for $1.16 million, with plans to reopen the restaurant and event space.
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.
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a report that shows the importance the manufacturing, agriculture and healthcare industries are to the region.
The planned baseball stadium the City of Worcester is building for the Pawtucket Red Sox now will cost an extra $30 million, with the city and the team paying for the added expense with increased ticket and parking fees, along with adding more properties into the special taxing district.
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.