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.

Life Sciences

Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5M to entity linked to Biomere life sciences firm

A warehouse near Interstate 190 in Worcester has been sold for $6.5 million to an entity associated with Biomedical Research Models, a Worcester-based, non-clinical contract research firm that conducts business as Biomere.

Economy

Fitchburg State selects first woman president in school’s 130-year history

Donna Souder Hodge’s hiring is contingent upon approval by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and a successful contract negotiation.

Government & Politics

Fitchburg vacant property registration requirement now live

Owners will have to pay $100 to register their properties, with the annual renewal fee escalating to $250 for the first renewal, $2500 for the second, and $3,500 for the third year and every year after that.

Hospitality

Korean fried chicken shop to take over former Protein House in downtown Worcester

Cluck & Crispy Chicken is operated by Lin and Danny Li and expects to open in June.

Real Estate

Southborough developer seeks to turn Marlborough office building into 180 apartments

The building has been vacant for more than a decade, and the rezoning would allow Ferris to repurpose the parcel for residential use.

Government & Politics

Affordable apartments at former Aurora Hotel in Worcester receive $10M for upgrade

An 85-unit apartment building in downtown Worcester is set to receive $9.6 million in state financing to help fund a $10.8-million renovation.

Arts & Entertainment

Redemption Rock to host Beyond Wrestling event

Normally a venue for networking events, comedy shows, and casual conversations, Redemption Rock Brewing in Worcester has cooked up a bit more intense event, as the craft beer brewery and taproom is set to host a wrestling event by Worcester-based promotion Beyond Wrestling.

Education

WPI awarded $1.2M federal grant to study low-carbon iron production

The grant is part of a federal effort to support technologies with the potential to reduce the country’s emissions by 1% annually.

2024 Power 100: Jennifer Julien Gaskin

As the main organizer behind the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association, Jennifer Julien Gaskin brings the increasingly popular festival into the mainstream.

2024 Power 100: David Bagdon

As local news outlets are struggling just to stay alive, the Community Advocate excels at the important service of providing Central Mass. communities with the information they need, under the longtime leadership of David Bagdon.

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