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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Worcester County rose to eight Tuesday, and the number of statewide cases now sits at 218.

Small restaurants and shops aren't the only places hurting from a forced ban on large gatherings. So are the area's independent movie theaters.

As recently as Feb. 19, stocks were riding high for Central Massachusetts-based public companies and beyond. As coronavirus has spread into a pandemic that's brought much of the economy to a standstill, those stocks have not been spared.

Since many Central Massachusetts businesses are closed and working remotely in order to stem the spread of the coronavirus, WBJ is making the digital edition of its magazine available to all subscribers immediately.

Gov. Charlie Baker said Sunday restaurants will be able to serve only take-out orders, banning patrons from dining in and potentially helping to spread coronavirus. But for some, the outbreak is a reason to temporarily close their doors to all.

The Worcester Railers will play no more hockey games this season, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose has been named the CEO of the Westborough human service nonprofit Thrive Support & Advocacy.

Massachusetts has a decent public records law, although legislators aren't subject to it and it lacks real teeth for enforcement, as there are few consequences when governments drag their feet.

Those looking to buy cannabis at Temescal Wellness in Hudson can now order ahead online and have their product ready for when they arrive.

Ahead of the local impacts of the coronavirus and the stock market’s major fluctuations, Massachusetts employer confidence was steady.