The parent company of Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester and MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham has reached an agreement with a Philadelphia-based insurer.
Central Massachusetts corporate giants TJX Cos., Boston Scientific and Waters Corp. are among the country's 250 best-run companies, according the Drucker Institute.
The Worcester office vacancy rate rose in the fourth quarter to 11.4 percent from 10.1 percent, according to the Boston offices of real estate firm Colliers International.
The Channing House, a recovery facility in Worcester, has completed an array of renovations including new flooring and walls and a conversion of a garage into an exercise room.
In 2019, the region can expect more investment, given its relative accessibility and lower cost of living, as well as nine colleges producing a young and educated workforce.
Developer Charles Zammuto is proposing a second multifamily development in Framingham next door to where construction is wrapping up on his 16-unit project.
Drugmaker Sanofi will keep its presence in Framingham while it consolidates its Massachusetts operations at a new 900,000 square-foot lease in Cambridge.