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

Better Business Bureau CEO departs after one year, succeeded by Hanover Theatre VP

The president and CEO of the Worcester-based Better Business Bureau of Central New England has stepped down from his position after just one year on the job.

Diversity & Inclusion

Safe Exit Initiative launches sex trafficking outreach program in Baltimore

Safe Exit Initiative, a Worcester nonprofit supporting those involved in the sex trade, has expanded its reach into the Mid-Atlantic, launching a harm reduction and outreach program in Baltimore.

Economy

MetroWest Medical Center CEO resigns, replaced by interim leader from Florida

John Whitlock, CEO of MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, has resigned, putting an end to the tenure of the hospital’s sixth leader since 2017.

Banking & Finance

ConnectM delisted from Nasdaq, CEO says he’s surprised

Following months of compliance issues, Marlborough-based green energy technology company ConnectM Technology Solutions has been delisted from the Nasdaq stock market.

Education

Mount Wachusett, Fitchburg State sign housing agreement to board community college students

A new housing program will afford students at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner the ability to live on Fitchburg State University’s campus as the two institutions have entered into a residential collegiate housing agreement.

Health Care

UMass Chan’s Nobel Prize winner named one of TIME’s most influential health leaders

Victor Ambros, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, has gained international recognition once again as he’s been named one of TIME100’s most influential people in health of 2025.

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.

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