Opinion

Leadership development is an important topic. Just look at the business development aisle at a bookstore, with countless books on the topic.

As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control loosens mask guidelines for the vaccinated and as Gov. Charlie Baker lifts coronavirus restrictions, residents have begun to rebuild with the aim of helping things “return to normal.” But normal never worked.

We learned a few things from the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack: fuel travels at 5 mph, and despite the FBI’s advisory against paying cybercriminals, Colonial’s vast 5,500-mile infrastructure for moving fuel couldn’t wait.

Massachusetts is among a growing number of states with legalized cannabis products for both medicinal and recreational use.

On May 3, WBJ readers will no longer enjoy the privilege of stories from News Editor Grant Welker. That benefit will belong to Boston Business Journal, as Grant returns to the city where he lived before Worcester.

High school students in Worcester represent the possibility of great achievement, not only for themselves but for their community. Yet the road to success is not always smooth or equal due to economic and racial disparities.