Greater Worcester

United Way of Central Massachusetts has awarded nearly $2.9 million to Greater Worcester agencies that operate 50 programs, including those in education, health and family stability, the Worcester-based nonprofit organization announced.

The Venture Forum (TVF), a Worcester-based organization that supports technology and life sciences entrepreneurs, is accepting business plan entries for its 2013 Business Plan Contest (BPC) this fall.

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. of Worcester has received a grant of close to $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to implement and upgrade an electronic health records (EHR) system for one of its programs.

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.