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Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she studied creative writing. An East Coast native, Mica currently resides in Central Massachusetts.

Covers: Health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion
Government & Politics

UMass Memorial defied regulations in rushed detox closure, but DPH rejects union’s call for public hearing

The DPH has stated the Worcester healthcare system violated a regulatory requirement with its rushed closure, yet the regulators have denied the union's request to hold a public hearing.  
Hospitality

Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop

Friday the 13th marked the opening of Scoop’s Scoopz: Worcester’s newest ice cream shop.
Economy

Greater Worcester unemployment rate jumped in May

Unemployment surged in Greater Worcester in May as Massachusetts experienced elevated rates in all 12 labor markets when compared to May 2024.
Hospitality

Rapscallion opens new Lawrence brewery, eyes Hopkinton location

Rapscallion, the Spencer-based microbrewery, bar, and restaurant with locations throughout Central Massachusetts, has opened its fourth location, this time in Lawrence. 
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Economy

RFK Community Alliance appoints permanent CEO after interim term

Two months after assuming her role as interim president and CEO of RFK Community Alliance, Kathy Mills has dropped her temporary tag at the Lancaster nonprofit.
Economy

UMass Chan Chancellor Michael Collins to step down next year

Dr. Michael Collins, the longest-serving chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, will step down from his role leading the Worcester institution at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Economy

UMass Chan selects incoming chief human resources officer

UMass Chan Medical School has named Patrick Gallagher as the Worcester university’s new chief human resources officer.
Banking & Finance

Harvard Bioscience falls out of Nasdaq compliance after board member resignation

Harvard Bioscience, a Holliston-based biotech firm, has fallen out of compliance with Nasdaq stock exchange requirements following the resignation of a board of directors member.
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Education

UMass Chan partners with incubator to test AI healthcare tools for safety, efficacy

As artificial intelligence expands its presence within health care, UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has partnered with a Virginia-based incubator to evaluate AI products to promote innovation and establish guidelines for AI deployment in patient care.
Arts & Entertainment

Stow Acres Country Club owner fined $8K for violating state drinking water regulations

An owner of Stow Acres Country Club has been fined by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for violations of the state’s drinking water and groundwater discharge permit regulations.
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