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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

Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March

Central Massachusetts has experienced a decrease in unemployment rates from February to March as the four local metropolitan areas reported on by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development all saw drops. 
Economy

Mass. unemployment rate in March remained below national rate

The March unemployment rate remained unchanged from February’s revised estimate, according to a Friday press release from he Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, which sited U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Government & Politics

FDA issues most serious recall against Boston Scientific’s blood vessel blocking device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of Boston Scientific’s Obsidio conformable embolic medical device after an investigation found using the product for lower gastrointestinal bleeding embolization can result in a high risk of bowel ischemia, otherwise known as reduced or restricted blood flow.
Banking & Finance

Worcester County gasoline prices increased by 18 cents in one week

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Worcester County jumped by 18 cents since April 15, mirroring a significant jump in the statewide average.
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Banking & Finance

WPI professor and Ascend Elements co-founder to research new battery recycling tech for Boston firm

A first-of-its kind lithium-metal battery recycling process may be on the horizon as SES AI will fund a two-year research initiative at Worcester Polytechnic Institute to develop the new technology. 
Banking & Finance

Worcester earmarks $500K from Polar Park settlement for new diverse business grants

The City of Worcester is now offering $5,000 grants to women and minority-owned businesses through its newly launched Diverse Business Certification Grant Program. 
Economy

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine brings on third CEO since 2021

The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester has named Evelyn Alsup as the hospital’s new CEO, marking the hospital’s third CEO in five years.
Banking & Finance

Worcester Regional Transit Authority to extend free rides through June 2025

Worcester area residents can look forward to yet another year of fare-free bus rides as the Worcester Regional Transit Authority board voted to extend the gratuitous service for the fifth consecutive year. 
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Banking & Finance

Worcester biopharmaceutical firm Mustang Bio to lay off 81% of staff

Mustang Bio will reduce its workforce by approximately 81% following a vote by the board of directors, according to a regulatory filing.
Diversity & Inclusion

WPI receives slice of $2.8M women’s health grants for bipolar treatment development

Two Worcester Polytechnic Institute professors are amongst 10 project awardees receiving $2.8 million in grants from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to support their research advancing women’s health outcomes. 
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