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The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million to 137 local nonprofit organizations, the foundation announced this week.

Uxbridge's employee-owned Lampin Corp. in November named employee Robin Leclaire as the company's new president, succeeding Bill DiBenedetto, who retired in April.

The Wellesley College philosophy professor who bought the Main Street building in Worcester wants to start the Emengini Institute for Comparative Studies.

The Hanover Theatre in Worcester generated $9.2 million in revenue in fiscal 2017, which is a record and double what the theater made when it opened in 2008.

When Holdstein took over the JCC 17 years ago, the organization was more than $1 million in debt and hurting for members and revenue.

President Nancy Crimmin was promoted from interim president without a broader search for a new Becker College leader, because of the board of trustees wanted to continue the success of her predecessor.

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.

Hanover officials announced at their annual meeting Tuesday night that Chris Rassias, a Worcester-raised restaurateur, will open a 1920s-themed restaurant at 551 Main St.

A 70,000-square-foot vacant school is on the market as Milford looks to return the structure to its commercial tax base and solicit a firm to redevelop the property.

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce has begun its Community Leadership Institute, which includes 22 emerging leaders.