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Mica Kanner-Mascolo

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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
Banking & Finance

UMass Memorial to close teen detox center

As a result of declining utilization, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester will close an in-facility acute detox and stabilization program for teens.
Transportation

Milford RMV to open relocated center in June

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles in Milford will soon open its relocated, full-service center on June 23, fewer than two miles down the street from its former site.
Health Care

CHIA: Nearly 1/3 of Greater Worcester ER visits were avoidable

Greater Worcester ranks among the lowest regions in the state when it comes to avoidable emergency department visits and difficulty obtaining necessary health care.
Economy

Harvard Bioscience appoints new board member as director steps down

Loewald’s departure comes after the CFO of the company resigned in May, after it reported a net loss of $12.4 million from fiscal 2024.
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Banking & Finance

Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain

In response to financial challenges and a dramatically reduced incoming freshman class, Clark University in Worcester will restructure its degree tracks and layoff up to 30% of its faculty. 
Banking & Finance

Anonymous party rescinds offer to buy Akoya Biosciences

Mere weeks after making an unsolicited bid to buy Marlborough-based biotech firm Akoya Biosciences, the anonymous party has withdrawn its offer . 
Economy

Lifeward’s CFO to resign

After nearly three years as CFO of Lifeward, Michael Lawless will retire from his role at the Marlborough-based mobility device manufacturer in late June. 
Economy

UMass Memorial labor union signals possible strike amid contract negotiations

The labor union for nearly 1,100 workers at UMass Memorial Medical Center has threatened to strike as the union is under contract negotiations with the Worcester hospital system on issues including compensation, staffing levels, and employee protection. 
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Banking & Finance

🔒The last 24-hour diner: As 24/7 dining slips away, a Worcester staple stands alone

The Boulevard Diner now stands as Central Massachusetts’ sole independently-owned diner operating with any kind of 24-hour model.
Economy

🔒Every 36 minutes: Amid rising rates of abuse, Central Mass. healthcare providers are pushing state legislation to make hospitals safer for workers

Every 36 minutes a Massachusetts hospital worker faces either an act of violence or threat.
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