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With prices of care continuing to increase, Massachusetts still ranks among the top for overall health expenses, according to a new report.

When compared to other legal marijuana states, Massachusetts is far behind.

Half of Massachusetts cities and towns have enacted or are considering a ban on recreational marijuana businesses, towns like Uxbridge and Athol have gone in the other direction.

Worcester could have up to 15 cannabis shops. Western cities of similar size show there could be demand for far more, but the economic impact may not be so noticeable.

What I've learned in my evolution as an employer is the day does not have enough hours to get everything done.

The moment the ballot initiative passed in November 2016 allowing for recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, economic development officials across the state should have been sharpening their pencils.

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority has now voted to acquire nearly all of the properties needed for the $101-million ballpark.

After its first week of adult-use cannabis sales in Worcester, Good Chemistry is no longer requiring those customers to make appointments in order to purchase recreational marijuana.

Midtown Mall has been sold to a Worcester property manager for $4 million.

Recreational cannabis sales in Massachusetts have hit the $100-million mark, according to state cannabis regulators.