Greater Worcester

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a chip that could lead to early detection of cancer metastasis.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the business community to advocate for a smaller split between the commercial and residential tax rate for city property owners.

Worcester addiction treatment provider Spectrum Health Systems has hired industry veteran Sherry Ellis as its new chief operating officer.

This fall, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association President and CEO Lynn Nicholas said we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to changes in Massachusetts health care.

Worcester officials and area developers have been working hard to build up development, and now the city is reaping the benefits.

Manufacturing got a lot of attention in this election year, and now that the results are in, many smaller companies are feeling cautiously optimistic about what the future holds.

As Central Massachusetts colleges and universities compete with each other and with others across the country for students, making school more affordable and reaching outside of the traditional student population without sacrificing quality are new goals.

Predicting the short-term future isn't terribly difficult. Preparing for it is.

The increase in interest rates is exactly what many in the financial field have been waiting for, and something we have been talking about seemingly for years. Low rates have meant low margins, which have meant struggling times for many lenders.

Catholic Charities has picked a long-time government official and the former chief operating officer of the Mass Lottery Commission as the new executive director of Catholic Charities Worcester County.