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.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Candlepin comeback: More than 140 years after its invention in Worcester, alley owners and enthusiasts seek to bring new energy to a once-fading pastime

While candlepin’s glory days are yet to return, there's hope the Worcester-born pastime will live on for future generations.

Real Estate

Fitchburg pawn shop to become convenience store after $345K sale

The Patels seek to turn the pawn shop into a convenience store, adding to their portfolio of stores, according to a press release issued by Worcester-based NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs on Thursday.

Banking & Finance

TD Bank closes downtown Worcester branch in Guaranty Building, which now has 84% occupancy

TD Bank has closed its branch in the Guaranty Building at 370 Main St. in downtown Worcester, leaving the 53-year old office building with another vacancy.

Agriculture

Ashby cannabis firm partners with California brand, prepares to open Bolton dispensary

United is one of the few cannabis companies in Central Massachusetts operating an outdoor cultivation site.

Education

Shrewsbury couple opens new British Swim School franchise in Milford

The franchise, operated by married couple Logi Vaidyanathan and Jobita Alukka of Shrewsbury, will operate from the pool at the DoubleTree Hilton-Milford.

Real Estate

Norwood firm takes over management of Natick, Millis senior living communities

Both communities were opened in 2023 by Anthology, a senior living company based in Chicago, and offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

Real Estate

New 83-unit affordable Canal District apartment building sees high demand

The high number of applicants for the lottery showed the amount of demand for affordable housing in the area, said Rich Mazzocchi, principal of Tremont Development.

Real Estate