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Greater Worcester unemployment rate jumped in May

Unemployment surged in Greater Worcester in May as Massachusetts experienced elevated rates in all 12 labor markets when compared to May 2024.

Judge: Trump Administration can’t close Job Corps in Grafton, Devens until lawsuit is resolved

In his order, Carter outlined the difficult life circumstances many Job Corps students are attempting to overcome as they work to gain skills in industries like construction and manufacturing.

Greater Good sold to owner of Harpoon, Wachusett craft beer brands

The acquisition sees Greater Good become part of Barrel One Collective, a company with brands including Harpoon Brewery and Wachusett Brewing.

RFK Community Alliance appoints permanent CEO after interim term

Two months after assuming her role as interim president and CEO of RFK Community Alliance, Kathy Mills has dropped her temporary tag at the Lancaster nonprofit.
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Biomanufacturer breaks ground on $50M expansions in Devens, after naming site its HQ

The firm is expanding its facility in Devens after designating the site as the company’s headquarters in March.

McGovern to Trump: ‘Keep your goddamn hands off of Job Corps’

McGovern, appearing alongside Congresswoman Lori Trahan and graduates of the Devens center, spoke outside the facility one day after a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order blocking the closures for another week. 

Worcester home prices up over 10% as Central Mass. price climb continues

May did not bring any relief to prospective Central Massachusetts homeowners, as a slight uptick in sales did little to slow the persistent upwards march of median prices.

Costco considering opening a Central Mass. location

Costco Wholesale is considering plans to open what would be its only Central Massachusetts location as part of what would be a wider revamping of an area mall.
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Movers & Shakers for June 16, 2025

Employees at ERA Key Realty Services, First Financial Trust, and Seder & Chandler are making moves in their careers.

🔒A turn for the worse: In the annual midyear survey, WBJ readers say their outlook for the 2025 economy has soured since the start...

More than half (51%) of WBJ readers believe the U.S. economy will decline in the second half of this year.
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