Worcester

A handful of Central Massachusetts companies are utilizing workforce programs to recognize and support their true capabilities.

The fried-chicken trend first became a topic of popular discussion in 2019, the year Miami-based Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen debuted its fried chicken sandwich. Since then, the interest in fried chicken has only grown, bringing along a flood of chicken-focused fast-casual restaurants.

The Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts has received $2 million in funding through the state’s fiscal 2026 budget to support residents’ access to sexual and reproductive health care throughout the state.

Dr. Charles Cavagnaro has dropped his interim tag and assumed his presidential roles at two UMass Memorial Health hospitals. 

Teng expects this new technology will be more effective than current chemical-based methods.

The Herb Chambers Cos., the Somerville-based automotive retail and service firm with ten locations in Central Massachusetts, has finalized its sale to Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive Group for $1.45 billion.

As Greater Worcester’s unemployment continues to yo-yo, the region’s rate dropped in June.

The Central Massachusetts market for single-family homes is heating up, as June saw an increase in both total sales and median prices.

Joining another Seabra Foods store in Framingham, this will be the firm’s second Central Massachusetts location. Seabra has additional Massachusetts locations in Attleboro and Fall River, part of an 18-store portfolio with locations in New Jersey and Florida.

Vitória has 15 locations in total across Massachusetts, according to Google Maps listings. The company has been expanding since it took over operation of D’Errico’s, opening a Burlington location earlier in 2025.