Greater Worcester

Northworks Bar & Grille has lost its lease and closed its doors at 106 Grove St. in Worcester as the result of a reported parking crunch.

A recent Clark University poll revealed somewhat surprising results about today's 20- and 30-somethings' take on life: They're largely content and optimistic about the future.

Temp Air Inc., which makes and installs temporary HVAC systems, has moved its Massachusetts operations from along the 495 belt in Marlborough to Worcester.

With weather forecasters predicting snowfall of more than two feet, along with gale-force winds, over the next two days for Central and Eastern Massachusetts, utilities and local officials are preparing for possible power outages and downed trees.

Anna Maria College will offer a new master's degree program in health emergency management, citing a high demand for the skills to respond to both natural and man-made disasters, the Paxton school said.

Continuing its efforts to retain young professionals and help launch new businesses, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has launched a new initiative aimed at helping college graduates who want to be entrepreneurs jump-start their ideas and stay in Central Massachusetts.

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester are wondering if studies of a lowly worm can help us understand how to better maintain health as we age.

Seven groups pitched transportation solutions to Worcester investors and collaborators Thursday night in the culmination of a National Science Foundation program shared with the cities of Chicago and San Diego.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday called his pick for state public safety chief a "proven manager" as top House lawmakers welcomed the choice of a Worcester County prosecutor.

The future of the waterfront restaurant Buca di Beppo in Shrewsbury is unknown after the restaurant closed its doors Monday.