Framingham

The museum at Framingham State University has received its largest-ever donation as the Danforth Art Museum and School has been gifted $4.66 million from a long-standing supporter.

In addition to considering mergers, local beer firms have begun to explore expanding their offerings to stay competitive.

Nine Central Massachusetts nonprofits have received a total of nearly $1 million in grant funding for their efforts to provide small businesses with technical assistance training and access to financing.

Two months after its CFO abruptly resigned, Arch Therapeutics, a Framingham-based biotechnology company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Three growing fast casual restaurant chains are set to open at Shoppers World on the border of Framingham and Natick later this year. 

DPH’s request comes after the state agency deemed Framingham Union’s NICU an essential service following the hospital’s April announcement that it planned to shutter its 12-bassinet unit by June 10.

Greater Worcester’s unemployment rate continued to dip in April, further reversing the region’s six-month trend of steadily climbing rates. 

Central Massachusetts saw an increase in the number of single-family homes sold in April, as sales prices continue to climb unabated. 

Representatives from the organization appeared before the City of Framingham Planning Board on May 1 to pitch a potential redevelopment of the shopping plaza, which would add residential buildings and make the area more walkable.

The Power 100 edition is an annual report on how power is shared and expended in Central Massachusetts each year, as told through the 100 people who are most effectively wielding their influence, with a special focus on those creating change and bringing new ideas to the forefront.