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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 rose again in November

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts continued to rise in November for the second month in a row, yet still remained lower than the national average.

Previous UMass Memorial Health leader comes out of retirement to join Manatt law firm

Eight months after Doug Brown retired from his Worcester-based roles as president of UMass Memorial Community Hospitals and chief administrative officer at UMass Memorial Health, the seasoned healthcare executive has joined California-based law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Mass. Supplier Diversity Office lifts citizenship requirement for diversity certifications

The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office has lifted its citizenship requirement for those seeking accreditation. 

United Way doles out remainder of $5M donation from billionaire MacKenzie Scott

Four years after the United Way of Central Massachusetts had $5 million dropped into its bank account courtesy of billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the Worcester-based human services nonprofit has donated the final segment of its Nov. 2020 surprise gift.
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Mass. Supplier Diversity Office appoints new executive director

As long-term Executive Director of the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office Bill McAvoy is set to retire, the agency has named Bonnie Borch-Rote as its new leader. 

After two patient deaths, Boston Scientific recalls pacemaker

Boston Scientific, a Marlborough medical device manufacturer, has recalled a subset of its Accolade pacemakers due to battery issues leading to malfunctions, where two patient deaths have been reported. 

UniBank to offer 99-cent gas at Kelley Square station for three hours Wednesday morning

Following the opening of a new UniBank branch in Worcester’s Canal District, the Whitinsville-based bank is funding gasoline priced at 99 cents per gallon on Wednesday at a station in Kelley Square. 

Worcester Community Housing Resources taps Roxbury executive as new leader

Worcester Community Housing Resources, a not-for-profit aimed at preserving affordable housing in the city, has named Paul TonThat as the organization’s new executive director. 
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Fairlawn Rehab Hospital promotes risk director to chief nursing officer

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester has named its new chief nursing officer.

Second Chance Animal Services helped record number of pets in 2024, amid growing demand and financial strain

As the new year approaches, East Brookfield animal rescue nonprofit Second Chance Animal Services has said it has supported the health of 55,000 pets so far in 2024.  
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