Greater Worcester

Economy

State launches survey as part of efforts to respond to tariffs

The Gov. Maura Healey Administration has launched a survey for business owners to gauge current or anticipated impacts caused by new tariffs.

Economy

QCC board backs President Pedraja following union’s no-confidence vote

"After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees expresses its continuing support of and confidence in President Luis Pedraja," QCC’s board of trustees wrote.

Economy

Unemployment maximum benefit period raised to 30 weeks

An extension of jobless benefits is triggered under state law when the unemployment rate in any of the commonwealth's seven metropolitan statistical areas exceeds a 5.1% threshold.

Economy

Greater Worcester unemployment dropped in March for first time in six months

The region’s seasonally unadjusted employment rate fell 0.1 percentage points from 5.2% in February to 5.1%.

Real Estate

After renovations, Worcester developer flips Framingham complex with $7.5M sale

Ermani said he made significant improvements to the property and is selling it to focus more on the Greater Worcester market.

Arts & Entertainment

Worcester Art Museum, Seven Hills collaborate on exhibit for artists with disabilities

The gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays in WAM’s Higgins Education Wing.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Q&A: Hanscom credit union expanding financial escape rooms

The 2,300-square-foot location at Government Center in Boston features interactive challenges to bring financial concepts to life in a fun and free way for the public.

Banking & Finance