News

Central Massachusetts and the nation aren’t in a recession, at least not yet, but the economy isn’t nearly as rosy as it was during those growth years of the past decade. The red hot real estate market, which has been the hallmark of Worcester’s growth, is now facing a slow down.

The coronavirus pandemic impacted American and global life in almost every way, ranging from big to small. For the business world, it’s safe to say the longest-lasting effect has been on the labor market.

Legends Hospitality plans to purchase ASM Global, the company operating Worcester’s DCU Center. 

The House made the first legislative foray into the state's slow-burning emergency shelter system crisis Wednesday, approving...

The Worcester Business Journal will host a virtual Business Exit Strategy Forum on Wednesday, designed to help companies plan for the future and possible ownership transitions.

Republicans will soon hold one-tenth of the seats in the Massachusetts Senate after Peter Durant of Spencer defeated Democrat Jonathan Zlotnik.

By most measures, much progress has been made when it comes to opportunities for women in the workplace, and there are more women in leadership positions than ever before. But has equality been achieved? Hardly.

In my eight years as WBJ’s editor, I’ve had some amazing reporters work in our newsroom. Since...

Not that long ago, Worcester felt like a development desert. Coming out of the Great Recession and into the early 2010s, proposals for new multi-family and commercial developments were few and far between, to the point when the 368-unit 145 Front at City Square opened downtown in 2018, it was seen as both a risky endeavor and cause for celebration.

Food insecurity is a growing issue in our community. Compounding this problem is a lack of culturally appropriate or medically suitable food for many older adults.