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Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased in recent data
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (143+ words) Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose in recent data compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,301 in the week ending Dec. 19, up from 7,892 the week…...
What's a Nor'easter? First of the season expect to lash Massachusetts
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) The first Nor'easter of the season is moving up the East Coast, potentially hitting the Cape late Sunday or early Monday. Forecasters say the storm could impact from Florida to Massachusetts, which could mean some of the highest tides of…...
Where is the best place to see fall foliage in Massachusetts? Vote in our poll
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) As temperatures start dropping and apple orchards open their doors for the season, New England fall is in full swing, meaning soon, the beautiful seasonal colors which the region is known for will emerge. In Massachusetts, many destinations are well-known…...
How good are the school lunches in Massachusetts? Pretty good, report says. See ranking
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) School in Massachusetts is starting up again, which means another year of school lunches. As a parent, you're not exactly there with your children to assess the cafeteria food's quality, but you would hope the school lunches are healthy and…...
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week. Here are the latest numbers.
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (318+ words) Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior. Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week. Here are the latest numbers. Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week…...
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (157+ words) Massachusetts gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.07 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $2.94 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in…...
It’s hot outside. But what was the hottest day ever recorded in Massachusetts?
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (257+ words) It's going to be another scorcher in Massachusetts as the heat wave, which has broken records and triggered heat advisories around the state, continues. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the current heat wave, with temperatures expected…...
Major retail store closing 2 locations in Massachusetts. Here's where
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) At Home shoppers in Massachusetts may soon need to find a different way to furnish their home. On Monday, June 16, the furniture and home decor retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to economic pressures. As a result, At Home will…...
Massachusetts gas prices essentially unchanged from last week: See how much here
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (215+ words) State gas prices are essentially unchanged at an average of $2.97 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, approximately the same as last week's price, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state rose about 5 cents since…...
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts declined. Here are the recent numbers
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (162+ words) Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts dropped in recent data compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 7,396 in the week ending May 17, down from 7,596 the week…...