Mica Kanner-Mascolo

mkannermascolo@wbjournal.com

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

Economy

Central Mass. businesses remain pessimistic about local economy, as outlook on U.S. economy drops to 16-year low

Business confidence in Central Massachusetts yo-yoed back into pessimistic territory in April as Massachusetts employers’ view of the U.S. economy sank to the lowest point since the end of the Great Recession in 2009.

Government & Politics

WBJ projects division launches Central Mass. wedding guide: We Do!

The special projects division of Worcester Business Journal has launched its first-ever wedding guide, a website and magazine designed to equip couples with the inspiration and resources needed to plan their Central Massachusetts weddings.

Education

Clark University develops first doctoral program in education department, designed to promote social change

The low-residency transformative education program, housed in the university's education department, will meet in-person every other weekend in order to allow students to continue their full-time work positions.

Economy

AdCare tabs Saint Vincent nursing director to be fourth executive leader in two years

AdCare Hospital has named Laura Ames as its new executive director, marking the Worcester-based detox facility’s second permanent executive direct and fourth leader overall since May 2023.

Banking & Finance