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Mass. home prices hit $600K as Worcester County climbs to $465K

The median price of a single-family home in Massachusetts has reached $600,000, as prices continue their upward trajectory in the central region of the state.

Commonwealth Fusion to build world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in Virginia

The firm is planning to construct the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion plant after years of excitement over fusion energy's potential.

Central Mass. universities split $1M to bolster behavioral health workforce

Five Worcester County universities have received a slice of $12.4 million in funding to financially support students entering the mental health or substance use disorders treatment fields.

Gardner inks first first tenant for new community center

The Waterford Community Center was developed at the site of the former Waterford Street School, which was left vacant in 2022 after the City constructed the Gardner Elementary School.
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WBJ’s Casey promoted to managing editor

In this new role, Eric Casey will help set newsroom policy and strategy, and he will be directly in charge of administering all the advice and opinion columns submitted by community contributors.

Fitchburg State appoints first executive director of diversity

Joshua Dodds has been named Fitchburg State University’s inaugural executive director of diversity, equity, and belonging programs as the institution looks to create an inclusive community amidst heightened anti-DEI sentiments throughout the country. 

Long-time manager of Johnny Appleseed Visitors Center retires

After a nearly 30-year career with the Johnny Appleseed Visitors' Center in Lancaster, Diane Burnette has retired from position as manager of the Fitchburg-based North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce’s center, effective Monday.

Worcester nonprofits, law enforcement granted slice of $3.3M to combat sexual violence, human trafficking

Worcester County state, local, and nonprofit agencies have received a slice of nearly $3.8 million in federal funding to help mitigate intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking in the local community. 
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Movers & Shakers for Nov. 25, 2024

Employees at Assumption University, Fidelity Bank, and Mirick O'Connell are advancing in their careers.
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