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Taqueria Del Pueblo is a small restaurant in Worcester Public Market. The business opened in February 2020, and the owners announced that they plan to open a larger, second location on Highland Street near WPI this summer.

After starting to open up again, Worcester restaurants are struggling to find employees after being forced to close down and lay off many employees in the beginning of the pandemic.

The state of Massachusetts enters phase-two of the four-phase plan to reopen the state. This phase allows restaurants to open outdoor dining and other non-essential businesses to reopen at limited capacity.

Owner of Worcester Restaurant Group Robb Ahlquist shares how his business has adapted during the pandemic.
"More people being vaccinated and the fact that restaurants adhere to safety regulations increase the demand for outdoor dining. I think of it…

Bean Counter Bakery Café saw massive growth in business during the holidays. Owner Alice Lombardi reported twice the usual orders for Halloween, three times as many for Thanksgiving, business "through the roof" during Christmas and even busier for…

The Paycheck Protection Program helped business owner Alice Lombardi of Bean Counter Bakery Café to keep her business afloat during the pandemic. The café transitioned to takeout only during the pandemic and the business was struggling.

Alice…

Becker College will be closing at the end of the school year. Lots of local businesses around Highland Street rely on business from college students, so they may see less customers.