Worcester Staples Location Closing This Week

The Framingham-based company did not say if any other stores in Massachusetts are closing.

JetBlue Service At Worcester Airport Indefinitely Halted

A JetBlue spokesperson said the service suspension will "support cash preservation efforts and better match capacity to demand."

Worcester's Newest Cannabis Shop Eyes November Open Date

Bud's Goods & Provisions is planning to open along West Boylston Street.

Somerville Coffee Shop Expanding To Worcester

Fortissimo Coffeehouse will move into a downtown Worcester storefront this fall.

Worcester Denies Street Name Change For 'Motley' Barbershop

Motley Crew barbershop owner Zachery Leighton asked for the change since his is the only business along Oleum Court.

Mission Dispensaries Opens Worcester Recreational Cannabis Shop

The city's newest recreational cannabis spot opened in a north Worcester enclave on Wednesday.

Landlords Fail To Overturn MA Eviction Ban In Court

Landlords from Worcester and Randolph sued the state to overturn a ban meant to protect renters during the coronavirus pandemic.

Worcester Barbershop Seeks 'Motley' Street Name Change

The story behind the name change involves the pandemic, a pirate museum, and a bit of Worcester City Council bureaucracy.

Worcester EcoTarium Closing Due To Financial Fallout Of Pandemic

The EcoTarium will cut staff and close beginning Sept. 4, with a plan to reopen in 2021.

WGBH Expands New Worcester Bureau

WGBH announced it would open a new bureau in downtown Worcester in early 2020.

MA Hospital Giant Made A Profit During Coronavirus Peak

Tenet Healthcare owns Worcester's Saint Vincent Hospital and the MetroWest Medical Center hospitals in Framingham and Natick.

Worcester Primetals Site Highlighted By MA Group For Development

MassEcon updated its ReadyMass 100 list with 10 new sites, including one in Worcester.

Worcester Looks To Tame 'Nips' Problem, But Not Ban Them

Worcester officials may consider several ways to reduce litter created by tiny "nip" liquor bottles.

What's Open, Closed In Worcester On July 3 And 4

The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, meaning it will be observed on Friday. That means some changes to local schedules and events.

Oxford Shuts Off Water, Electricity To Gym Refusing To Close

A judge ordered Prime Fitness and Nutrition owner Dave Blondin to close his gym over coronavirus concerns but Blondin has refused.

Worcester Public Market Reopens With Coronavirus Safeguards

The market, which held a grand opening just a few weeks before coronavirus hit, will open in a reduced capacity Thursday.

New Worcester Cannabis Shop Opening In Canal District

Oregon-based Diem Cannabis is opening its first Massachusetts recreational cannabis store on Friday.

Auburn Mall Reopens After Coronavirus Closure

The largest indoor mall in the Worcester area reopened Wednesday after an almost three-month closure.

List: 47 Worcester Restaurants Seek Outdoor Dining Permits

See which restaurants in Worcester could be the first to offer new outdoor dining options following the coronavirus pandemic.

What Curbside Cannabis Sales In MA May Look Like

From low-power radio stations to text message alerts, cannabis retailers are getting ready to sell under new rules on May 25.

Oxford Gym Stays Open, Owner To Fight MA Reopening Plan

Gyms in Massachusetts aren’t allowed to open until phase three of the governor’s plan, which is at least six weeks away.

MA Retail Cannabis Stores Could Reopen By Memorial Day

The Cannabis Control Commission is allowing many businesses to resume operations this week under an order issued Monday.

Polar Park Construction Resumes In Worcester With New Precautions

Worcester halted Polar Park and other municipal construction projects at the beginning of April.

Owner Of Worcester, MetroWest Hospitals Gets $345M Stimulus

Tenet Healthcare owns hospitals in Worcester, Framingham, and Natick — and has announced furloughs for medical workers recently.

Worcester Bookstore Sees Advantage Over Amazon Amid Coronavirus

How local book sellers like Annie's Book Stop in Worcester are trying to compete during the coronavirus shutdown.

JetBlue Seeks to Temporarily Suspend Service To Worcester

In a filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation, JetBlue is seeking to temporarily stop flights until Worcester until June.

Worcester Small Businesses Receive $1.5 Million Of Assistance

Small businesses, owned by women and minorities, will be receiving resiliency grants in the next week as city looks to help more businesses.

Worcester Business Guide: What's Open During Coronavirus Shutdown

Find out which businesses in Worcester are open and serving customers as the state's coronavirus shutdown continues.

MA Sees 'Surge' Of Medical Cannabis Applications Amid Coronavirus

Massachusetts cannabis regulators are trying to find ways to help the retail sector, which is shut down due to coronavirus.

Opening Tiki Bar During A Pandemic, Worcester Restaurateur Upbeat

David Thacker has spent the last year planning to open his dream bar. Then coronavirus came along.

Worcester Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We're publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Worcester businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Worcester Cannabis 'Microbusiness' Up For License Approval

The company Magic Dragon plans to produce in cannabis cigars at a facility along Fremont Street.

WAAF Sold, Will Become Christian Contemporary Station

One of the last historic rock stations in the Boston area was sold this week for $10.75 million to Educational Media Foundation.

Kmart Closing Another Location, Leaving Just 1 In MA

The farthest west Kmart in Massachusetts is reportedly going to close, the latest hit for the struggling retail brand.

Massachusetts Boy In Wheelchair Inspires A Kid Across The Country

A 2-year-old Arizona boy who uses a wheelchair to get around was in awe when he saw a boy just like him staring back from a Target ad.

Worcester Public Market Now Open In Kelley Square

The Worcester Public Market held a grand opening on Feb. 6, which included the start of business for a slew of new stores.

Resinate Gets State OK For Worcester Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Resinate, Inc. was one of several local marijuana sellers granted final licenses Thursday by the Cannabis Control Commission.

Inside A Family's Quest To Be First Cannabis Microbusiness In MA

How a mother, father and son started from scratch to open Gibby's Garden, the state's first cannabis "microbusiness."

$24 Million Renovation Of Worcester YWCA Begins

A yearlong renovation of the 1960s-era YWCA Central Massachusetts building broke ground on Jan. 9.

1 Macy's Store Closure Expected In MA In Coming Months

Macy’s is closing dozens of stores across America in January and February, according to reports.