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State Rep. pushes to repeal colonial-era law, instate earlier alcohol sales on Sundays

A colonial-era law prevents alcohol sales any earlier than 10 a.m. on Sundays. In "A Beautiful Brunch Act," or the ABBA Bill, Rep. Adam Scanlon is trying to change that.

🔒WBJ names the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025

Throughout the Aug. 25 edition of WBJ, you’ll read about the best of what humanity can be, personified through WBJ’s 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025. The winners are executives, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are making their marks on our lives and doing so in kind, generous ways.

Tourism industry hopes World Cup games, return of Tall Ships in 2026 will reverse decline of visitors

Massachusetts saw no change in lodging rooms booked, an almost 2% decrease in booked hotel rooms and a just over 9% increase in short-term rental bookings year-over-year as of June 2025.

Lawmakers seek ban on grocery store price adjustments, targeted ads based on biometric data

In a letter to McMullen last August, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey sounded the alarm about Kroger's use of digital tags to "surge grocery prices and exploit consumers."
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Rutland-based food truck receives $50K loan for expansion

Founded by Jordan El-Qasem, HaBBQ serves Texas-style BBQ infused with Middle Eastern spices.

Acting chair of Cannabis Control Commission reappointed, providing consistency for troubled agency

Stebbin's reappointment provides some consistency in leadership at a time where two CCC commission seats are empty.

State equity fund boosts cannabis small businesses with $27M amid uphill battle with larger firms

The $26.5 million in awards is over 10 times the amount granted in the fiscal year 2024.

Big Y to open its seventh Central Mass. grocery store

Big Y is seeking to offer 4,000 local products sourced from partnerships with more than 500 local businesses.
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Worcester Restaurant Week returns for summer edition

Worcester Restaurant Week is back, allowing local diners to enjoy a three-course meal for less than $30 per person at participating Central Massachusetts eateries.

Milford cannabis cultivation facility closing, 157 workers impacted

A cultivation facility owned by what was once considered to be one of the most prominent cannabis...
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