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Colleges, bars top Worcester’s Uber destinations

As Uber continues its Central Massachusetts expansion, it has released the most requested locations in Worcester, with the city's colleges and bars rounding out the list.

WPI researchers characterize bacteria-fighting cranberry compounds

A team of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and UMass Dartmouth researchers characterized how some cranberry juice compounds can be effective in blocking the first step of bacterial infections.

UMass Medical researcher explores Mass. uninsured population

A study coauthored by a UMass Medical School researcher found that single, young, low-income males in Massachusetts are more likely to go without health insurance for two consecutive years.

WPI names new entrepreneur-in-residence

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has named Yael Schwartz, entrepreneur and life science executive, as the university's Coleman Entrepreneur-in-Residence, a position where she will guide early-stage startups coming out of the school.
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Central Mass. awarded $4M for manufacturing training

A consortium of community colleges has received a $4 million U.S. Department of Labor grant that will provide training for 400 people in advanced manufacturing Worcester, Middlesex and Essex counties.

101: EMPATHY

In leadership, you need perseverance, transparency, decisiveness and … altruism?

Time to reinvest in Worcester’s municipal parking

Worcester needs to reinvest in its municipal parking to maintain its edge.

MassMEP president steps aside after working towards specialization

As Jack Healy prepares to step down from his role at MassMEP, he reflects back on the changing nature of manufacturing in Massachusetts.
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City collaboration leads to Clark U. global health degree

A collaboration involving the city of Worcester and Clark University led the latter to develop a master's degree that will get students to understand how political, economic and social forces impact public health.

Tax-free weekend on the ropes

As the state government continues to deal with stunted revenues, it appears the sales tax holiday that has come to be a staple in Massachusetts retailer's August plans might be one of the casualties.
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