Greater Worcester

The American Hockey League made official Thursday what fans had been hearing for about a week: The Worcester Sharks are relocating to San Jose, Calif.

Life sciences firm AbbVie, which has operations in Worcester, saw a nearly 9-percent increase in fourth-quarter revenue, helped by double-digit growth in its popular arthritis drug, Humira.

In Worcester, the aftermath of Monday and Tuesday's blizzard means another day off today for public schoolchildren, and another day hard at work for street crews.

JetBlue reported a very strong fourth quarter Thursday, largely on lower fuel prices.

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.