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The Rose Room closes Providence location, eyes Webster expansion

The Rose Room closed its location at 460 Wickenden St. in Providence on Friday after opening the shop in March 2024.

Coffee entrepreneur behind Aero Roasters planning to open second location in Marlborough

Peter Femino, a landscape architect and not a coffee drinker, stumbled into the coffee business, starting with a right-place, right-time opportunity. His design firm needed a café, and the idea of launching something new was appealing. 

Bill would ban anyone born after 2005 from buying tobacco products

Massachusetts could become the first state to ban future generations from buying tobacco or nicotine products, a move that some say will finally end addiction to the harmful products, but others argue removes adult choices and freedom and would hurt small businesses. 

Senator pitches happy hour bill as restaurants, package stores unite in opposition

Cities and towns would have the option to offer happy hour promotions for alcoholic beverages during specific time windows under proposals from Cyr and Rep. Samantha Montaño (S 217 / H 443). Happy hour has been banned in Massachusetts since 1984, as officials sought to alleviate drunk driving.
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Former B.T.’s location in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery

Nashville hot chicken is a spicy version of fried chicken often served over bread with pickles. First created in the 1930s, the style of chicken has exploded in popularity over the last decade.

Mass. business confidence remained pessimistic in June amid tariffs, Big Beautiful Bill concerns

Business confidence in Massachusetts inched upward in June, yet remained in pessimistic territory for the fourth month in a row.

🔒WBJ publishes inaugural The Dog Edition

The Dog Edition captures the serious business issues associated with the rising rates of pet ownership and costs of petcare, while still injecting plenty of the fun & love associated with our furry friends.

🔒Q&A: Paws & peace of mind at Dogtopia of North Worcester

Driven by a passion for their own pets, Steve and Greta Hager opened Dogtopia of North Worcester after relocating from Texas.
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🔒Austin Furniture’s hundredweight mascot

Sherman came to Edison in a roundabout way. Several years ago, a dog breeder Edison knew selected some furniture in an exchange the two loosely considered a possible deposit for a dog one day.

Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop

Friday the 13th marked the opening of Scoop’s Scoopz: Worcester’s newest ice cream shop.
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