Greater Worcester

A project designed to make it easier to travel around Worcester and promote the city is getting a $3-million funding boost from the city and state governments.

Worcester Credit Union is broadening its mortgage services through an agreement with an organization that has assigned a representative to work the financial institution, the credit union announced Monday.

Siemens Metals Technologies, which has operations in Worcester, has received an order from a Georgia firm to supply an aluminum rod system for a wire and cable manufacturer in the Middle Eastern emirate of Dubai, the company announced.

If you were planning to make the trip into the city or open your shop for the extra foot traffic Thursday brought in by the lure of July 4th fireworks, you have a couple of extra days.

Skanska USA Building, a division of Stockholm-based Skanska AB, has signed a contract with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) to build a new maintenance and operations facility on Quinsigamond Avenue on Worcester.

Worcester Crossing, the Route 146 retail plaza that opened in 2012 and is anchored by Walmart and Sam's Club, has sold for $49 million, according to a statement from the buyer.

Seven banks that do business in Central Massachusetts are asking a federal court to halt efforts by city officials in Worcester and Lynn to impose a foreclosure-avoidance program.

Two Central Massachusetts accounting firms – one based in Worcester and the other in Leominster - have agreed to merge, according to one of the two parties.

American Medical Response (AMR), which serves 40 states, has reached an agreement with Fallon Health to accept insurance from its customers, opening the door for AMR's return to the Worcester market, it said.

State public health officials on Friday announced 11 approved medical marijuana dispensaries – including two in Central Massachusetts - will move to the inspectional phase after completing a verification level that included background checks.