Demolition has begun at the site of the extended stay hotel in Washington Square, but it isn't the only project underway, with several projects tied to downtown redevelopment breaking ground or opening.
Central Massachusetts solar installers and equipment providers said continued loss of state subsidies and the slow reaction of the Massachusetts legislature will soon lead to a spike in renewable energy prices and job losses in the solar industry.
The value of the Greendale Mall property in Worcester has plummeted by 77 percent in the last 10 years to $14.7 million, setting up a possible foreclosure sale.
A number of Central Massachusetts car dealerships have been recognized by the online car-buying resource Edmunds.com for delivering excellent car shopping experiences.
Habitat for Humanity of MetroWest and Greater Worcester has received 20,000 square feet of donated storage space at Mercantile Center in downtown Worcester.
More superstores should follow the leads of Wal-Mart, Costco, Kohl's, and IKEA and use large rooftop expanses to install solar energy panels, according to a report released Wednesday.
The Front Street office towers in Worcester have been rebranded Mercantile Center as their owners pursue an aggressive timeline for renovations and seek an upscale character for the downtown office buildings.