Greater Worcester

Polar Beverages is expanding its presence in its home city of Worcester with the lease of 35,000 square feet in a Quinsigamond Village warehouse. 

GBH News will move its Worcester bureau to the Worcester Public Library’s main branch at 3 Salem Square.

Clark University in Worcester is launching a master of education program aimed at practicing teachers who wish to further hone their skills in the classroom.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals in Framingham is set to be acquired by Italy-based Chiesi Group in a $1.9-billion deal, positioning the rare disease drug developer to scale its drug therapy on a global stage.

There has been one headache after another in the run-up to this summer's FIFA World Cup games in Foxborough, but an administration official guiding the state's hand in it all said Wednesday that preparations are well underway for the 2 million visitors expected in June and July.

Veterinary technicians were at the State House for the first Veterinary Youth Day, spreading the word about a Rep. Dan Hunt amendment (#1060) related to veterinary technician licensure that is expected to be considered by the end of the day.

The MassDOT Board would expand from 11 to 13 members under language rolled into a a mega-amendment hashed out behind closed doors and adopted Tuesday night.

Gov. Maura Healey isn't giving up on getting a WNBA team to Boston, she said Tuesday on "Boston Public Radio."

Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday the expansion of an existing homebuyer assistance program that will provide up to $25,000 at 0% interest with deferred payment for first-time homebuyers. 

The shift is intended to address educator shortages and diversify the workforce.