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.

Banking & Finance

St. Mary’s Credit Union picks former M&T Bank executive as new CEO

Fresh off announcing an upcoming merger with a Framingham-based credit union, St. Mary’s Credit Union in Marlborough has selected a new leader.

Real Estate

Baba Sushi owner’s proposed five-story Shrewsbury St. apartment complex seeks ZBA approval

The proposal would see a five-story building featuring 24 residential units and 2,400 square feet of commercial space constructed.

Government & Politics

Task force report attempts to unpack hospital discharge backlog problem

Each day, more than 2,000 patients remain stuck in hospitals even after being cleared to leave.

Real Estate

Grafton Street’s 491-unit luxury apartment complex moving forward after City approvals

Plans call for the creation of five four-story buildings, alongside a parking deck and an open common area featuring lawn space, pickleball courts, and a bicycle corral.

Arts & Entertainment

Level99 to open first location outside New England

The opening of Level99's next location comes as it seeks to open a venue at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and another location in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Government & Politics

Central Mass. home prices in July rose 4% over the year

Even with the increases compared to 2024, buyers are likely to find lower prices now that the peak homebuying month of June has passed.

Professional Services

DOJ proposes settlement over rent-fixing allegations with firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments

The settlement comes following a January complaint from the DOJ alleging some of the nation’s largest multi-family property owners and managers coordinated to set rental prices.

Banking & Finance

MetroWest credit unions to merge, the latest consolidation in Central Mass. banking

The merger is expected to be completed by early 2026 and will result in a $1.15-billion entity. The newly-combined firm will serve more than 62,850 members with 8 branch locations.

Transportation