Framingham

The Christa McAuliffe branch library in Framingham has been certified LEED Silver for its contemporary sustainable design.

In March, Worcester State University announced it will no longer require undergraduate applicants to submit standardized test scores as a requirement for admission.

As part of Kate Alexander's desire to create a more sustainable, community-centric Southbridge Credit Union – increasing its $175 million in assets currently under management – she is ramping up efforts to provide more services to the credit union's members.

Spurred by millions in hotel tax collections and efforts by city officials to create a more well-rounded city, Marlborough is moving on from being a haven for major employers through new retail, residential and visitor developments.

Southbridge Savings Bank donated $2,500 to the Nativity School of Worcester, to update its art program.

MetroWest's employment growth over the past year lagged behind the state, adding only 900 jobs during that time, according to new data labor data released this week.

Doctors are re-examining whether medical aid in dying should be legal in Massachusetts, leading to bigger questions about end-of-life care.

Commuter rail trains headed into Boston from Worcester will be stopped at the Wellesley Farms station starting Friday night and running through the weekend.

The Worcester area added 1,600 jobs in February, bumping total employment to 280,300.

A company that made video games based on the TV shows Game of Thrones and Star Trek will move into larger offices in Framingham.