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 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.
As part of its workforce development initiatives, Worcester shipping product manufacturer Industrial Packaging offers free English as a Second Language classes to all its permanent and temporary employees.
Restaurant patrons like me are good to pay the bills, but we will never fork over enough money consistently for high-quality restaurants like cover subject Jared Forman’s deadhorse hill to open en masse around the city.