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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
Health Care

Framingham Union Hospital to close a neonatal care unit in 67 days

Framingham Union Hospital will close one of its neonatal intensive care units for newborns with critical health needs on June 10 as the hospital’s operator, MetroWest Medical Center, cites declining utilization and staff retention difficulties. 
Banking & Finance

Becker College makes largest-ever donation to GWCF

Greater Worcester Community Foundation has received the largest donation in its 50-year history as the shuttered Becker College has pledged $13 million to the foundation.
Diversity & Inclusion

UMass Memorial eliminates chief DEI position, reorganizes diversity & inclusion efforts

UMass Memorial’s expanded department will be led by Mario Florez, UMMH’s new vice president of community health and caregiver belonging.
Government & Politics

Worcester transportation firm and owner indicted for alleged $3M MassHealth scheme and abusing patients

A Worcester-based non-emergency medical transportation company and its owner have been indicted for alleged patient abuse and participating in a MassHealth fraud scheme.
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Economy

Greater Worcester unemployment rate rises above milestone for first time since 2021

Unemployment in Greater Worcester rose again in February in congruence with the state’s overall upward trend.
Economy

Westminster manufacturer hires former Raytheon executive as CFO

TechPrecision, a Westminster-based manufacturing holding company, has appointed Phillip Podgorski as the firm’s new CFO, effective Monday.  
Education

Clark University to shutter three degree programs, amid existential challenges

Throughout the next two to three years, Clark will sunset majors and minors in its Francophone studies, ancient civilization, and comparative literature. The university will redesign its studio arts major.
Banking & Finance

Leominster woman charged for posing as healthcare worker, stealing $28K

The AGO alleges between August and November, Henaku stole the bank cards of at least 16 elderly victims.
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Banking & Finance

WBDC provides loan to Leominster memorial service firm for $669K move to Sterling

Kelly Pearson decided to relocate her memorial service business due to its close proximity to Leominster Monument in Lunenburg, a business owned by both Pearson and her mother Diane.
Arts & Entertainment

Central Mass. artists split $180K in Mass Cultural Council grants

A total of 447 artists throughout Massachusetts individually received $5,000 unrestricted grants from the state agency through its second annual Grants for Creative Individuals initiative.
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