Eric Casey

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.

Hospitality

Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, and Wetzel’s Pretzel coming to Worcester’s Main Street

Founded in 1994 in California, this will be the only Wetzel's Pretzel franchise location in Central Massachusetts when opened.

Government & Politics

Three firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing DOJ lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme

Some of the largest and most prominent Central Massachusetts apartment communities are managed by firms accused by the federal government of participating in a rent-fixing scheme.

Real Estate

Two Acton apartment complexes sold for $13M to Needham property management firm

RCMA Properties, a Needham family-owned property management firm, is now the owner of six Acton apartment buildings.

Arts & Entertainment

Recording studio, with client list including Matthew McConaughey and Wyclef Jean, moving to Millbury

A professional recording studio, which has done work with major Hollywood stars and productions, is establishing its headquarters in Millbury.

Life Sciences

Report: State’s biopharma industry see signs of a rebound as Central Mass. companies received $249M in venture capital in 2024

This increase in funding is the first year-over-year increase since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government & Politics

Price Chopper in Worcester to close, second major grocery chain to close in city in three months

“After a thorough and thoughtful review, we determined that closing this location was necessary to align our resources with the needs of the broader market,” Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32/Price Chopper, said.

Banking & Finance

Leases for five Party City locations in Central Mass. heading to auction as bankrupt company winds down operations

The party is over for Party City, as leases for the company's five Central Massachusetts locations are heading to the auction block.

Real Estate

Southbridge plaza sold for $11M by Burlington firm, $1.5M less than 2022 purchase price

Located on a 13-acre parcel with 11 retail spaces, The Southbridge Fair plaza includes tenants Big Y World Class Market, Ocean State Job Lot, and Aubuchon Hardware.

Real Estate