Transportation

The 2017 National Movers Study by United Van Lines shows more people moved out of Massachusetts than into the state last year, with 56 percent of people relocating opting to leave the commonwealth compared to 44 percent moving in.

The three brothers who run Northborough wholesale fuel distributor Yatco Energy have purchased the Yankee Food Mart and gas station on Route 12 in Worcester for $2.8 million.

The rail line's 30-day average as of Wednesday was 94 percent, finally catching up to the MBTA system average after a less-than-stellar year.

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts continue to fall -- this time three cents to $2.43 per gallon -- after a spike due to a nasty hurricane season this fall.

A local electrical contractor has reached substantial completion of a lighting project at toll plazas along a large stretch of the Mass Pike through Central Massachusetts.

Harriette Chandler on Monday night became the second woman ever to lead the Senate, elected as acting president amid an upheaval in the Legislature.

Cormier's Self Defense Academy of Holliston marked its 30-year anniversary of teaching men, women, teens and children karate and jujitsu.

10) Diverse and stable economy. Worcester is home to companies of all sizes from various industries including manufacturing, life sciences, education, healthcare and financial services.

Wilson Language Training, Wachusett Community College, Boston Scientific and Provo Wealth Management were among the 10 firms announcing new hires and promotions.

A charging station for electric vehicles has opened at the Framingham service plaza off the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound.