Greater Worcester

In its second effort in October to boost working capital, Northborough-based manufacturer Aspen Aerogels is seeking to raise $85 million by putting an additional 4.25 million shares of its stock on the market. 

A deal on the stalled economic development bill is close and could emerge in the next two weeks, top Beacon Hill Democrats said Tuesday.

Unemployment rates dropped throughout the four Central Massachusetts metro areas in September as the region and state have been experiencing a rebound following a year-long high in July.

While the Steward Health Care saga has subsided in Massachusetts, lawmakers charged with finding consensus on bills intended to prevent a similar meltdown, as well as prescription drug reforms, appear to be hitting roadblocks.

The Worcester Business Development Corp., a nonprofit working to support small business owners, has granted U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loans to three companies looking to expand throughout the Northeast.  

With the portal now up-to-date, CCC stats show $133.2 million in recreational cannabis sales in September, down 10% from the $148 million seen in August.

Outside the South End establishment, about 10 tipped workers and supporters with the One Fair Wage campaign rallied in favor of the measure, dismissing concerns that the question could devastate the restaurant industry.

Unemployment in Massachusetts dropped nearly a full percentage point in September, continuing a steady decline after the state experienced its highest unemployment rate in a year in July. 

Retirement is the well-deserved break all employees strive for at the end of a hard-worked career. While that respite sounds great in concept, the reality is retirees nationwide are reversing their decision and re-entering the workforce.

Seniors in the United States want to age in place. In fact, 77% of U.S. adults 50 and older prefer to stay in their homes for the long term, a percentage that has remained consistent for more than a decade, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the AARP.