Greater Worcester

A Worcester woman has been sentenced in connection to a $3.6 million food stamp fraud scheme that she operated out of her convenience store.

Two of Niche Hospitality's restaurants have been recognized by Wine Spectator for their wine programs in the publication's 2016 Restaurant Awards.

Staff at Clark University have proposed a new master's degree in global and community health, as the school consolidates its public health offerings under a single umbrella.

Worcester law firm Christopher, Hays, Wojcik & Mavricos LLP chose Westborough as the location of its satellite office both for its convenience and access to a significant portion of the Massachusetts market.

A North Carolina company specializing in fuel systems is expanding its presence in Massachusetts with a new facility in Webster.

A ranking released Wednesday evaluating the return on investment for rental properties has ranked Worcester third in the northeast.

Worcester's Marsh & McLennan Agency has brought on Annette Oakes to lead the company's commercial lines division for the New England region.

A new study of home care costs reports they are holding steady in Massachusetts for 2016, but nursing home care remains much more expensive than the rest of the country.

Need a bonded abrasive? Chances are Saint-Gobain Abrasives can make it. The Worcester manufacturer makes more than 250,000 types and sizes of bonded abrasives.

A report released Thursday from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau recommends the city create an independent parking division and raise parking rates, so a dedicated staff can give the proper attention to the infrastructure, service and technology improvements necessary for parking to complement the city's redevelopment plans.