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

Arts & Entertainment

Downtown Worcester to expand yearly farmers market with $100K state grant

The Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market series in Worcester will offer extended dates and an expanded vendor lineup in 2025, as program administrator Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District has received a $100,000 grant through the Massachusetts Urban Agenda Grant Program.

Banking & Finance

Ashland life sciences firm granted $2M from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a nonprofit addressing inequities on a global scale, has extended its reach to Central Massachusetts, awarding Ashland-based BioSurfaces a $2.06 million grant.

Banking & Finance

BJ’s to raise membership fees for the first time in seven years

BJ’s Wholesale Club shoppers can soon expect to see an increase in their yearly billing statements as the Marlborough-based retailer plans on raising membership fees in the new year.

Economy

Central Mass. unemployment rates in October remain higher than 2023

Unemployment throughout Central Massachusetts in October either rose or held consistent with September’s rates while all four of the region’s metro areas experienced higher rates than in October 2023.

Banking & Finance

Milford Regional annual gala breaks fundraising record

The Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation has raised $1.3 million for hospital renovations through its annual Mélange Gala and Live Auction, setting a record for the event’s 20-year history.

Economy

DAVIS Cos. names new president following son’s departure

The DAVIS Cos., a Marlborough-based staffing and talent advisory firm, has appointed a new president for the first time in a decade, promoting employee Mark Agostinelli following the departure of the CEO’s son from the role.

Economy

Mass. unemployment ticked upward in October

While unemployment in Massachusetts was back on the rise in October, the statewide rate remained lower than the nation’s for the second month in a row.

Banking & Finance

Boston Scientific completes $3.7B purchase of California bowel dysfunction company

Boston Scientific, a Marlborough medical device manufacturer, has officially closed its acquisition of Axonics Inc. after entering into a purchase agreement in January.

Government & Politics

DPH launches investigation into the Hospital for Behavioral Medicine

The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester is under investigation by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, marking the Department’s fourth investigation into a Central Massachusetts hospital in fewer than three months.

Banking & Finance