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

Banking & Finance

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.

Banking & Finance

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.

Government & Politics

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.

Economy

RFK Community Alliance CEO to step down

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

News

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.

Economy

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.

Health Care

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

Education

Four WPI international students have visas revoked

Federal authorities have revoked the visas of four international students studying at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Economy

Framingham nonprofit names new CEO

The Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers has named Stephanie Costa as its incoming president and CEO as the Framingham nonprofit’s current leader is set to retire at the end of April.

Economy