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.
The shareholders of the two largest U.S. newspaper publishers – including the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and the MetroWest Daily News – approved their planned $1.4-billion purchase, the companies jointly announced Thursday.
This fall, Rutland coffee roasting startup Brilla Coffee signed a deal to be the exclusive provider of all coffees for Worcester cafe Brew on the Grid.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission on Tuesday placed a quarantine on nearly all vape products, reinforcing Gov. Charlie Baker's four-month ban on everything but medical devices.
The Franklin Brewing Co., the first craft brewery in the town, is planning to open in mid-December, a family-friendly passion project for a group of four cousins and one long-time family friend.
Marijuana grower and retailer CommCan, Inc. will open its Millis recreational cannabis dispensary on Wednesday, as the family-owned business has received the letter to commence operations from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.