This weeks news, features, events and economic trends in MetroWest and along the heart of the I-495 corridor

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Framingham/Worcester commuter line improves reliability

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.

Home prices in three MetroWest communities hit $600K in November

Single-family home prices rose in November, most drastically in Westborough, Natick and Southborough, which all surpassed $600,000 in median home price.

Framingham State president joins immigration alliance

Framingham State University President Javier Cevallos has joined a nationwide alliance of college presidents calling on Congress to pass legislation protecting students who are so-called Dreamers.

TJX recommends rejection of mini-tender

Retailer TJX is recommending that its shareholders reject an unsolicited offer below market price.

Biostage combines stock 20:1 to satisfy $4M private investor

In order to complete a $4-million deal with a private investor and save the company from insolvency, Holliston biotech Biostage has performed a 20:1 reverse stock split.

Virtual reality gaming comes to Marlborough's Apex Center

A virtual reality gaming company will open next week in the new Apex Center of New England in Marlborough.