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Brad Kane

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.

40u40: The cool kids of Worcester

The story behind the use of public art for the 40 Under Forty photo shoot involves the four winners completely ignoring the editor's opinion of what would make for a cool photo.

40u40: I’ll distract the cops, you get the photos

The story behind the cover image for the 40 Under Forty issue started with two crazy ideas, one nervous editor, four forward-thinking winners and mild danger on a state highway.

Crompton Collective opening second location in Hudson

Worcester craft and antique boutique Crompton Collective will open a second location in August on Main Street in Hudson.

I haven’t smoked marijuana yet

Despite having high school and college friends who smoked pot, been physically passed a joint at a Metallica/Kid Rock concert, toured a marijuana growing facility, and lived in Massachusetts for five years under legal medical marijuana and for seven months under legal recreational pot, I have never smoked marijuana, nor ingested it in any other way.
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Mass. unemployment rises to 4.2%

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts rose to 4.2 percent in May -- up from 3.9 percent in April -- as the state added 2,900 jobs, according to an announcement Thursday from the state Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development.

Economist: Trump uncertainty clouding potential growth

The local, national and global economies will likely see accelerated growth in 2017, assuming they work through the uncertainties created by shifting federal policies, according to an economist speaking at an event in Worcester.

Becker’s Johnson named finalist for UMass job

Robert Johnson, president of Becker College in Worcester, is one of three finalists for the UMass Dartmouth chancellor position, the system announced Wednesday.

Worcester virtual craft market donating commission to Creative Hub

Worcester startup LocalPorch announced over the weekend it will donate all of its 3-percent commission made on Mondays in February to arts nonprofit Creative Hub Worcester.
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Milford Regional finished 2016 with $7M loss

The nonprofit Milford Regional Medical Center ended 2016 with a financial loss of $6.99 million, even as its revenue and total number of patients increased.

New $250K study to explore Worcester Auditorium cultural center

The Architectural Heritage Foundation in Boston has reached an agreement with the City of Worcester to conduct a $250,000 feasibility study on whether the Worcester Auditorium can be converted into a cultural and commercial center.
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