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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

Commonwealth Fusion completes promising test of magnet tech, key to commercializing fusion energy

Commonwealth Fusion Systems has taken another small step toward a big technological breakthrough.
Banking & Finance

Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales, as median price tops $400K in Fitchburg

With the October sales increase, Massachusetts is now on track to slightly eclipse the total sales seen in 2023.
Education

Worcester, WPI reach deal over controversial hotel purchases

The deal signifies a potential end to the feud between the university and local political and business figures.
Arts & Entertainment

For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated

Ballpark district is short $792,000. Meanwhile, the tax deal for Left Field Building, once slated for a bioscience development, has been terminated by the developer.
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Hospitality

Site of newly constructed Starbucks in Ashland sells for $3M

The Starbucks at the site opened in July following its construction, with the Seattle-based firm committing to a 10-year lease.
Government & Politics

Wormtown in the Big Apple: Discover Central Mass launches Times Square ad campaign seeking to attract tourists to Worcester region

The Central Massachusetts region’s tourism agency is now fighting for the attention of Times Square tourists with a new ad campaign.
Arts & Entertainment

Immersive exhibition featuring works of Van Gogh opens at Worcester’s Mercantile Center

An empty retail space at Worcester’s Mercantile Center has been transformed into an immersive experience featuring the art of Vincent van Gogh.
Banking & Finance

Framingham-based biopharma company announces merger agreement with San Diego firm

The merger would see the combined company operating under the Cullgen name and headquartered in San Diego.
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Health Care

Crosspoint Associates offloads Natick office building for $4.5M

Built in 1987, the office building’s tenants include offices for physicians who are part of Framingham-based Charles River Medical Associates.
Agriculture

Shrewsbury company partnering with USAID to establish coffee-focused academy for women and youth in African nation of Burundi

The project is seeking to create 600 new jobs and increase exports to the United States by $400,000 by the end of 2026.
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