Greater Worcester

Gateway Cities, such as Fitchburg and Worcester, are in a unique position of combating the perceptions that come with older industrial centers while building upon the remnants of that industrial heritage to foster the industries of tomorrow.

With a full slate of indoor and outdoor activities and a targeted ad campaign g the Worcester area is becoming a hot spot for summer fun.

Energy management services firm World Energy Solutions of Worcester has landed a federal contract to buy close to 300 kilowatt hours of electricity throughout government properties in New Jersey, the company announced Thursday.

Worcester's next city manager should be adept at overseeing a large organization, practicing long-range thinking and developing the political muscle to see changes through, according to a panel of experts.

Worcester-based drug and alcohol treatment center operator AdCare has agreed to purchase SSTAR of North Kingstown, R.I., for an undisclosed amount. This would be AdCare's second location in Rhode Island.

The Telgram & Gazette of Worcester laid off at least 20 news staffers Monday as a new owner took the helm.

UMass Memorial Health Care has reduced its ownership stake in Worcester's Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital from 50 percent to 20 percent, according to an announcement yesterday.

College students in the Worcester area would apparently like to see the types of businesses in the downtown area that city officials hope will mark much of the landscape in a few years.

Although many face obstacles entering the United States, immigrants are launching their own businesses at a higher rate than those started by native American citizens.

Gov. Deval Patrick's inclusion in his economic development package of an end to most non-compete agreements drew the most heat during a Beacon Hill hearing Thursday.