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Eric Casey covers manufacturing and real estate for the Worcester Business Journal. He previously ran Burn After Reading, an online publication focusing on the cannabis industry. He has also formerly had freelance work published in outlets including Worcester Magazine and Different Leaf Magazine. Eric is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he studied history and political science. He grew up in Marlborough and is currently a resident of Worcester.
Energy

Worcester adding to state’s growing climate tech industry, even as Trump Administration impacts loom

About 115,000 people are now employed in the Massachusetts clean energy industry, with Worcester playing a key role in the industry’s ecosystem.
Economy

🔒An assembly line of homes: Worcester firm sees factory-built apartment units as a potential gamechanger for region’s housing crunch

A factory on Southbridge Street could be key in unlocking a faster and more cost-effective way to fight the housing crisis: modular construction.
Hospitality

Parent company of Jack’s Abby, Wormtown led Central Mass. beer production in 2024

In addition to considering mergers, local beer firms have begun to explore expanding their offerings to stay competitive.
Arts & Entertainment

Worcester lesbian bar named watch party venue for new pro softball league

Athletes Unlimited Softball League is an effort to provide a well-financed league for women’s softball players beyond the college level.
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Economy

David Jordan resigns as Clark School of Business dean, following university’s new restructuring plan

Jordan said he holds no ill will towards the university, acknowledging higher educational institutions across the country are facing economic challenges, but he said he didn’t feel comfortable supporting the decision.
Economy

Federal court temporarily blocks Trump Administration efforts to close Job Corps centers in Grafton and Devens

A federal judge had ordered the Trump Administration to stop its attempts to shutter Job Corps centers across the country, including in Grafton and Devens. 
Real Estate

Amazon holds ribbon cutting for $300M robotics fulfillment center in Charlton

Opened in November, the facility has more than 1,000 full-time employees and has approximately 32 million items in stock.
Hospitality

National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester

The franchise will be operated by Mouhamad Saleem and Kelly Moughal, who operate a variety of fast food restaurants in Worcester and elsewhere on the East Coast.
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Real Estate

Westborough apartment complex sold for $96.2M to NY firm

An apartment complex off of Route 9 in Westborough has been sold for $96.18 million to a New York-based global real estate firm.
Health Care

Veterans nonprofit buys former Catholic rest home for $2.6M for veterans housing

Leominster will soon be the site of a new veterans housing facility run by a Devens-based nonprofit.
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