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HOLLY CHAFFEE is the new president and CEO of VNA Care, a subsidiary of Atrius Health. Chaffee,...

Social media has delivered small businesses a path around robotic marketing campaigns and a way into homes of current and prospective customers.

Bowditch & Dewey and Solect Energy were just a few Central Mass. companies announcing new hires in January.

A new survey of 520 Worcester-area college students found city life for students needs some work.

Framingham State University President Javier Cevallos has joined a nationwide alliance of college presidents calling on Congress to pass legislation protecting students who are so-called Dreamers.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute President Laurie Leshin made $764,400 in 2015, though her pay was eclipsed by the heads of UMass Medical School and MCPHS.

If attracting students is an arms race for colleges, not every campus can build the most elaborate recreation center, but even much smaller schools can give their students food that alumni would hardly recognize.

10) Diverse and stable economy. Worcester is home to companies of all sizes from various industries including manufacturing, life sciences, education, healthcare and financial services.

Wilson Language Training, Wachusett Community College, Boston Scientific and Provo Wealth Management were among the 10 firms announcing new hires and promotions.

A 48-unit housing development with commercial and retail space has been proposed for a site next to The Lofts at Loomworks and Royal Worcester Apartments.