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🔒From France to Philadelphia to Tom Brady: Historic fountain brought back to life at Beechwood Hotel

A cast iron fountain from the 1800s has taken a long journey of restoration to now be installed and displayed at Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. In early 2019, Dr. Charles […]

🔒Q&A: Railers try to keep community at center ice

The Worcester Railers are Central Massachusetts' only professional hockey team and the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders. Playing out of Worcester’s DCU Center and heading into their eighth season, the Railers aim to continue to draw fans by being community focused.

🔒A fire closed its newest restaurant after four days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure.

Now looking at an extended period of time before the restaurant can reopen, the company behind Vivienne is trying to retain its staff through a series of fundraising events.

Central Mass. restaurants receive cut of $900K to address food insecurity

Thirty-one independent restaurants throughout Massachusetts have secured a cumulative $900,000 in state grant funding to address food insecurity, MassDevelopment announced Tuesday.
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O’Brien’s first meeting back at helm of CCC scheduled for October, social consumption hearing delayed

Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien has returned to the Cannabis Control Commission and the agency is delaying the finalization of its long-awaited rules for social marijuana establishments as a result.

Owner of Grafton pub to retire, as new owners come onboard

After 46 years of owning and operating the restaurant, Edward Whiterell has decided to retire.

🔒Q&A: Following tragedy, entrepreneur finds independence through BBQ

After a major personal loss reignited his dream of owning a barbecue business, Jordan El-Qasem launched the HaBBQ (pronounced ha-bibi-cue) food truck in March.

🔒A gathering place for marijuana: Designed to diversify the industry, cannabis cafes are close to reality, although the finances are challenging

Law enforcement and some municipal voices have called for strict regulations for consumption sites. But advocates warn overregulating these businesses will make them stiff and sterile, killing their viability and leaving social equity participants out in the cold
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🔒Preparing for disaster: With nonprofits teetering following federal cuts, the United Way has set aside $500K for the next crisis

Realizing federal cuts will impede nonprofits’ ability to respond in time of crisis, the United Way of Central Massachusetts launched the United Response Fund in August.

Goldberg ends efforts to prevent O’Brien’s return to CCC after legal challenge fails

Goldberg's decision to stop pressing the O'Brien matter in court comes days after she announced that she plans to seek a fourth four-year term next year.
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