While several manufacturers received attention for jumping into support the personal protective equipment pipeline, most have kept their heads down, adjusting and innovating fresh approaches to keep the trains, and our local economy, running steady.
What I missed in my editing and publishing of the "Infiltrating Worcester's inner circle" story was the very obvious fact that underrepresented groups – people of color, women, LGBTQ+ and others – are still struggling to be heard within circles of power, despite what the people within them may say.
Finding suitable candidates for a top job in higher education is far from easy, given the variety of constituencies who want a say in the search, the necessity for confidentiality, and understanding the present and future needs of the institution.
Central Massachusetts businesses have been nimble and figured out ways to survive and thrive, despite the many challenges. They are likely to do so regardless of the challenges ahead.
Girls, Inc. of Worcester, has received a $25,000 grant from the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives incubator to support the organization’s STEM program Eureka!
City of Worcester officials have unveiled a preliminary schedule for Tercentennial Weekend, an event celebrating the 300th anniversary of the founding of Worcester, which is scheduled for this June.