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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.
Banking & Finance

🔒UniBank working with Habitat for Humanity to help meet high demand for affordable homes

"The people who are keeping our communities running aren't able to live in them," Debbie Maruca Hoak, CEO of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, said of the housing crisis.
Arts & Entertainment

🔒Unauthorized video of Worcester Memorial Auditorium generates YouTube fame, as fundraising effort to save building continues

A popular YouTube account which explores abandoned buildings featured the Worcester Memorial Auditorium in a new video, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes, unauthorized look at the state of the once-thriving venue.
Education

WPI receives $1M for hydrogen workforce training

The new program, supported by a $1-million grant from the National Science Foundation, will lead to the creation of a one-year course to prepare workers for careers in roles needed by the hydrogen sector.
Arts & Entertainment

EcoTarium to unveil new exhibition hall, as part of 200th anniversary fundraiser

The EcoTarium museum in Worcester is hosting a gala on Saturday to celebrate its new Stoddard Exhibition...
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Hospitality

🔒Restaurateurs buy unique Castle in Leicester for $1.35M

The operators of Castle Cantina Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Leicester have bought the distinct property for $1.35 million.
Government & Politics

🔒Major developments in Worcester, Littleton granted $7M in state funding

The largest grant went toward funding infrastructure upgrades at the site of King Street Common in Littleton.
Manufacturing

🔒Three Flexcon executives depart as company names new CEO

Three of Flexcon’s top executives have departed the company, as the Spencer-based film and adhesive manufacturer has named a new CEO.
Government & Politics

Gardner optics firm lands $723K order for fighter pilot AR headset project

Precision Optics says the global aviation AR market is expected to grow more than 20% by 2030, with the technology reducing cost and the potential for training-related accidents. 
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Hospitality

🔒New England-style bistro opens in Westborough plaza

The restaurant replaces Tavolino Italian Gourmet, which operated in the space for more than a decade before abruptly closing in February.
Government & Politics

AG official dedicated to open government appointed to cannabis oversight agency

Carrie Benedon joins the five-member commission.
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