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DPH commissioner: Mass. may reconsider following Trump Administration vaccine policies

As turmoil engulfed a federal vaccine advisory panel earlier this month, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein urged his own set of advisors to stay open-minded while also hinting at the possibility of disentangling state policy from the Trump administration.

Judge: Trump Administration can’t close Job Corps in Grafton, Devens until lawsuit is resolved

In his order, Carter outlined the difficult life circumstances many Job Corps students are attempting to overcome as they work to gain skills in industries like construction and manufacturing.

Greater Good sold to owner of Harpoon, Wachusett craft beer brands

The acquisition sees Greater Good become part of Barrel One Collective, a company with brands including Harpoon Brewery and Wachusett Brewing.

Union pushes back against bill blocking municipalities from banning autonomous cars

Labor unions rallied at the State House on Tuesday against legislation that would usher driverless cars into Massachusetts as industry voices touted the vehicles' safety and efficiency just hours later.
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Cliff Rucker’s new Worcester startup hub names first cohort

Worcester’s latest organization working toward making the city a top startup hub has named its first cohort of entrepreneurs.

Healey taps venture capitalist as next economic development secretary

Venture capitalist Eric Paley is joining Gov. Maura Healey's Cabinet as her new economic development secretary, the governor announced Tuesday, a job in which he'll lead the administration's efforts to make Massachusetts more competitive and a place for businesses to thrive.

UMass Chan Chancellor Michael Collins to step down next year

Dr. Michael Collins, the longest-serving chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, will step down from his role leading the Worcester institution at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.

UMass Chan selects incoming chief human resources officer

UMass Chan Medical School has named Patrick Gallagher as the Worcester university’s new chief human resources officer.
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Central Mass. gasoline prices jump following conflict in the Middle East

The increase in gas prices stems largely from the Iran and Israel conflict that broke out on June 13 and was intensified when the United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities.

The Queen’s Cups to close after 13 years in business

Diaz wrote a piece in February for WBJ where she pondered the future of her business amid several small business closures in Worcester.  
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Westborough, MA

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Girls Inc. of Worcester
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Worcester, MA
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Worcester, MA
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