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Mica Kanner-Mascolo

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.

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Mass. unemployment held steady in March

Unemployment in Massachusetts remained unchanged from February to March, marking the first time since October the state did not experience an increase.

Worcester music school appoints U.S. Air Force trombonist as next leader

Adams will join Pakachoag effective May 1, bringing with him more than 20 years of arts administration and music performance experience.

UMass Chan lays off and furloughs 200 employees

The layoffs and furloughs represent about 3% of UMass Chan’s entire workforce, which includes more than 6,500 employees total and more than 4,000 in Central Massachusetts.

Worcester State receives $1.24M from former Becker College

Worcester State University will establish two nursing endowment funds and a study abroad program following a $1.24-million gift from assets of the city’s former Becker College.
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Healey: NIH cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Chan stands to lose $80M

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is warning the effects of these cuts will be irretrievable, impacting residents, employees, and companies through all industry sectors.

AG: Dunkin’ stores in Millbury, Worcester, Westborough, Grafton cited for child labor violations

The franchise operators of nearly 80 Dunkin' locations, including in four communities in Central Massachusetts have been cited by the Massachusetts Attorney General for allegedly violating child labor laws.

RFK Community Alliance CEO to step down

Michael Ames will be succeeded in an interim capacity by the organization’s interim chief operating officer.

Second fastest-growing firm in Central Mass. considering $62M buyout offer

One of Central Massachusetts’ fastest-growing companies is considering a buy-out offer from a group of its three largest institutional investors, as the two sides seem to be settling on a $62-million price.
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Central Mass. business confidence grows optimistic, as the state’s falls to five-year low

The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index defied the state’s broader trend in March, stepping back into optimistic territory while all other regions sank further into pessimism. 

UMass Memorial to buy Groton property for new Nashoba Valley emergency facility

The new emergency facility will be located at 490 Main St. in Groton, according to a statement from UMass Memorial
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