Tattoo Studio To Open New Location In Worcester

The business has offered professional tattooing in Worcester since 2022.

Costco Plans 33 New Stores: New Location Proposed In MA

The warehouse club is preparing a major expansion as plans for a new warehouse in Massachusetts move through local review.

Worcester Marketing Agency Celebrates 10 Years In Business

The business celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting after opening in 2016.

Worcester Candy Shop Celebrating 5 Years In Business

Free candy, merch, raffles and more are planned for the celebration.

Housing Assistance Nonprofit Opens New Downtown Worcester Office

The downtown move places the nonprofit closer to residents seeking help finding or maintaining safe, stable housing.

First Watch, Caffè Nero Among New Retailers Coming To Central MA Shopping Center

A new wave of businesses has been announced for the growing lineup at The Shops at Blackstone Valley.

New Express Car Wash Debuts In Worcester

The business offers unlimited-wash memberships starting at $15 per month.

New 55+ Apartment Complex Debuts In Worcester

The development contains 123 one- and two-bedroom apartments across three buildings.

Worcester Real Estate Agency Celebrates New Office

The company said the office reflects its continued investment in its agents, organizational growth and the communities it serves.

Worcester Market Owner Charged After Police Search

Officers found synthetic marijuana, alcohol and flavored tobacco inside the Worcester store, police said.

Worcester Swim School Marks Paxton Pool Reopening

A longtime local pool is welcoming swimmers back after a major renovation.

Worcester Aerospace Equipment Maker Opens New Manufacturing Complex

The company responsible for creating custom-made suits worn by astronauts during this year's Artemis II mission moved into a new complex

Popular Italian Eatery Announces Central MA Opening

The Rhode Island-based eatery is set to join about 10 new businesses coming to the Worcester County shopping center.

Worcester Swim School To Reopen With New Pool

The local swim school is set to debut its new look after undergoing a major transformation.

Historic Worcester Mill Reopens As 46-Unit Grove Village Lofts

A mill tied to one of Worcester’s most prominent industrial companies has begun a new chapter as housing.

Spirit Halloween To Open At Former Worcester Supermarket

The home of a former supermarket will become a seasonal shop for Halloween costumes and decorations.

'Thank You': Worcester Store Celebrates 5 Years With Ribbon-Cutting

The business said the anniversary reflects five years of support from customers across the region.

Wholesale Restaurant Retailer To Open In Worcester

The restaurant supplier will become the first announced tenant at Worcester's GreenTech Park.

Layoffs Rise To 231 At Central MA Behavioral Health Center

Community Healthlink reported more than 200 layoffs in Worcester and Leominster.

UMass Memorial Nurses Authorize 14-Day Strike Amid Staffing Dispute

The Massachusetts Nurses Association said 99 percent of voting nurses approved the strike last week.

Worcester Outpatient Rehab Center Opens On Elm Street

A new outpatient treatment center for addiction and mental health care has opened in downtown Worcester.

Worcester Names First Legacy Business Award Winners

The city has named the first 24 businesses selected for its new Legacy Business program.

Worcester Companies To Add Jobs After State Training Grant

The companies will each receive more than $50,000 in state workforce training funds through a new Healey-Driscoll grant round.

More Than 300 Layoffs Coming To Worcester County Companies

Hundreds of Central Massachusetts workers are facing layoffs as several employers filed notices with the state last week.

Hanover Insurance, The Bra Shop Among Worcester Chamber Award Winners

A group of local businesses and nonprofits was honored by the Worcester Chamber of Commerce.

The Salvation Army of Fitchburg Launches Public Phase of $2 Million Capital Campaign

New 8,000-square-foot facility will expand food, youth, and emergency services for the Montachusett region

UMass Memorial Health Tops List Of Worcester’s Largest Employers

Health care and higher education continue to dominate Worcester’s economy.

Worcester’s Top 10 Taxpayers Account For Nearly $50 Million

Worcester’s largest taxpayers are once again dominated by utility companies, hospitals and major commercial property owners.

Massive Central MA Job Fair To Feature Up To 100 Employers

Organizers say up to 100 employers from a wide range of industries are expected to attend.

127 Layoffs Planned For Worcester-based Community Healthlink

A behavioral health center affiliated with UMass Memorial Health will lay off dozens of employees this year as it prepares to close.

Worcester Railers Hockey Names New Senior Leadership

The Worcester-based club said Joey Goldstein will assume the role effective immediately.

Worcester Company Named Among Best Places To Work In 2026, New List Says

The nonprofit earned the honor as part of the sixth annual national Top Workplaces program, a collaboration between Energage and USA TODAY.

Worcester To Get Brand New Science Lab For MA Startups

The downtown Worcester lab is expected to add 3,000 square feet of startup materials science space by summer 2026.

Worcester Business Center Sold To UMass Memorial Health For $14M

The health system bought the Worcester Business Center on Tuesday and is exploring more administrative space there.

UMass Chan Medical School Appoints New Chancellor

He will be the first alumnus to lead UMass Chan, the school said.

Coworking Space To Close In Downtown Worcester: Reports

The business offers coworking and private office spaces, along with amenities such as meeting rooms and internet access.

90 Job Cuts Coming To Major Fulfillment Center In Worcester

A spokesperson for Walmart told Patch that it plans to relocate its operations from its Worcester facility to other locations nationwide.

Open Sky Appoints New Director Of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

The Worcester-based nonprofit provides a wide range of services for children, adults and families.

Worcester Gas Prices Slightly Down From Last Year

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Worcester is a little less than $3.

Engineering Firm Expands Worcester Footprint, Grows Workforce

The business moved into one of the office towers at Mercantile Center.