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C.C. Lowell Art Supply (est.

1852) has supported local artists for generations, and its owner said he aims to keep the store open for another 175 years. The longtime business remains a valued community resource in Worcester.

Mirick law firm began planning for a retirement wave five years ago and is now using AI to boost its attorney succession strategy, according to Chief Human Resources Officer Betsy Landry.

Twenty-five professionals graduated from the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Community Leadership Institute on Sept.

7 + they completed a program that strengthened leadership skills and supported growth in the local business sector.

Comedian Dustin Ybarra joined Radio Worcester ahead of his Sept.

10 performance at the BrickBox Theater at the JMAC. He shared a fast-food drive-through mishap (highlighting his four years of sobriety) and announced that his set will also feature comedian Mike Harrington.

WBJ has announced inaugural Real Estate Awards at the Central Mass Real Estate Forum on Sept.

29. Craig Blais earned the lifetime leadership honor, while Altitude Worcester and the Phoenix at Curtis Apartments won awards for innovative projects and community impact.

A set of amendments in the state's fiscal 2027 budget may reshape zoning law for housing development (affecting local builders and homebuyers).

Worcester Railers announced their new season theme nights, specialty jerseys & giveaways in a press release detailing 30 themed games and youth events with Bluey, plus a pre-season benefit game on Oct.

10. Opening weekend tickets go on sale Sept. 10 with the full schedule arriving Sept. 17.