Greater Worcester

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have discovered a naturally occurring chromosome “off switch” that can be rerouted to neutralize the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome, the school announced Wednesday.

The City of Worcester is one of 11 New England locations that have been awarded federal funding to clean up and redevelop contaminated brownfield sites.

United Way of Central Massachusetts has named St. Vincent Hospital President and CEO Erik G. Wexler and...

Two of the four developers vying for the state's single slots license passed initial background checks and received approval from the Gaming Commission Thursday to continue with the licensing process.

Worcester-based BlueHive, a branding firm specializing in exhibit and interior design, has announced the opening of two regional sales offices in Portsmouth, N.H., and New York City and added new management and sales staff to support expansion.

Saying that it has heard business' concerns regarding the complexity of reporting requirements and the amount of time to implement changes, the Obama administration said it's delaying a key part of the Affordable Care Act for another year.

Popular Mexican restaurant Mezcal Tequila Cantina has outgrown its Shrewsbury Street location and is moving closer to downtown Worcester, according to City Manager Michael O'Brien.

Worcester-based Spectrum Health Systems, which provides substance abuse and mental health treatment, is expanding its footprint with 14 units of affordable, drug-free housing.

Nurses at UMass Memorial Medical Center's University campus voted to ratify their three-year contract with hospital management on Friday, the nurses' union said, officially ending lengthy contract negotiations mired by a dispute over staffing levels.

The federal government is giving Worcester Regional Airport nearly $500,000 to help pay for the removal of trees and other vegetation from the ends of the facility's runway, according to the Massachusetts Port Authority, or MassPort.