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Is inclusionary zoning what Worcester needs to solve the housing shortage?
Updated: June 27, 2022As homelessness grows and as rental and home ownership costs rise beyond the means of more and more people, policymakers and housing advocates have pushed for a variety of solutions, one of which is inclusionary zoning.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Dean College’s dual leadership
Updated: June 27, 2022Dean College in Franklin announced in June two historic appointments to its leadership team. Kenneth Elmore will serve as the school’s 14th president and former Worcester city manager Edward Augustus will be the school’s first-ever chancellor.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Worcester to explore harsher penalties for business tax break violations
June 22, 2022The Worcester City Council on Tuesday formally requested for the acting city manager to develop potential penalties for businesses who violate the agreements of their property tax breaks.
June 22, 2022
Hologic to sponsor Mary J. Blige’s latest concert tour
June 20, 2022When Mary J. Blige embarks on the first leg of her Good Morning Gorgeous tour in September, she’ll be doing so with the sponsorship of Marlborough-based Hologic, Inc.
June 20, 2022
WBJ wins top prize at international journalism competition
June 12, 2022This marks the second time in three years WBJ has won the top prize for a midsized publication from AABP, and was one of five awards WBJ received for content produced in 2021.
June 12, 2022
Framingham State, Worcester State granted $2.9M to recruit faculty of color
June 7, 2022The National Science Foundation has awarded $2.9 million to Framingham State University, Worcester State University, and Bridgewater State University to create a national model to recruit, retain, and promote cohorts of faculty of color in the STEM
June 7, 2022
Dean College appoints first Black president, with Edward Augustus to be first-ever chancellor
June 1, 2022Dean College in Franklin announced Wednesday that Kenneth Elmore will serve as its 14th president and former Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus will be the school’s first-ever chancellor. Elmore is the college's first Black president.
June 1, 2022
Q&A: Waters executive seeks to bring more women to manufacturing
Updated: May 30, 2022On April 1, Sheree Gaus began her first term on the board of Women in Manufacturing Association, a nonprofit trade group founded in Ohio with aspirations of making a global impact.
Updated: May 30, 2022
Q&A: Previewing the Mass. Democratic Convention in Worcester with the top governor candidates
Updated: May 30, 2022Worcester Business Journal spoke to Democratic candidates for governor Sonia Chang-Díaz and Maura Healey ahead of the party's convention in Worcester, to ask about their stances on the state’s economic issues, particularly how they pertain to
Updated: May 30, 2022
Worcester to commemorate Black History Trail
May 27, 2022The City of Worcester is unveiling the beginning of a Black History Trail, located at the corner of John and North Ashland Streets.
May 27, 2022
Q&A: New Shrewsbury autism provider seeks to offer 360-degree care
Updated: May 16, 2022Jia Jia Ye is looking to redefine treatment for children on the autism spectrum.
Updated: May 16, 2022
WBJ honored for history, diversity reporting among nine New England journalism awards
May 3, 2022The New England Newspaper & Press Association has given nine journalism awards to Worcester Business Journal at part of the 2021 Better Newspaper Competition, honoring stories on the legacy of slavery in Central Massachusetts, housing
May 3, 2022
Latino business association becomes affiliate of Worcester chamber
May 2, 2022The Latin American Business Organization, a statewide organization, will become the latest affiliate of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
May 2, 2022
2022 Power 50: Dr. Matilde Castiel
Updated: May 2, 2022Dr. Matilde Castiel has been on the front lines in the battle against not only COVID-19, but other problems plaguing the region, such as opioid addiction and hepatitis A.
Updated: May 2, 2022
2022 Power 50: Vincent Rougeau
Updated: May 2, 2022At the helm of a 179-year-old college with a $1-billion-endowment, Vincent Rougeau holds the power to transform Central Massachusetts’ wealthiest higher education institution.
Updated: May 2, 2022
2022 Power 50: Ronald Waddell Jr.
Updated: May 2, 2022Ronald Waddell Jr. and Legendary Legacies are cornerstones of the effort to engage communities of color with jobs and civic responsibility.
Updated: May 2, 2022
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