Massachusetts unemployment rates keep on rising
BOSTON — Another 38,328 Massachusetts residents filed for first-time unemployment insurance during the week ended May 16, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. While Massachusetts businesses slowly started reopening this week in a four-phase reopening…
This is how Colorado will split the $20M federal coronavirus relief funding
DENVER, CO — The City and County of Denver has announced the allotment of $20 million in federal coronavirus relief funding. The funds will support residents with housing and food assistance, provide economic relief for local…
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Michigan
MICHIGAN — More than 52,000 cases of the coronavirus and over 5,000 deaths have been reported in Michigan as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the most recent data provided by state health officials. The state…
Los Angeles County cases are slowing down while more businesses open
LOS ANGELES, CA — The easing of shutdown orders in Los Angeles County got off to a rocky start with health officials identifying beachgoers flouting mask and social distancing rules and hundreds of businesses opening without…
Atlanta COVID-19 deaths are going down drastically
ATLANTA, GA — As the number of coronavirus tests in Georgia rises, the percentage of positives continues to fall. In a report released at 1 p.m. Friday by the Georgia Department of Public Health, the state…
NYC kids develop fatal syndrome linked to COVID-19
NEW YORK CITY — One hundred New York City children have the potentially fatal syndrome that may be linked to the new coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. The numbers of pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome…
Citi Bike’s electric bikes return to NYC after being pulled due to COVID-19
NEW YORK CITY — The electric bikes will ride again. Citi Bike’s 900 e-bike fleet returns to New York City this week, almost a year after a brake problem that had people flying over their handlebars…
Small mom and pop businesses are being hit hard in Boston, MA
BOSTON — Small businesses in greater Boston lost 74.9 percent of revenue during the coronavirus shut down as of April 25, according to Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker. That was more than most other major…
Washington state just approved CARES Act that will help residents with rent
SEATTLE, WA — The city council on Monday approved a proposal to accept millions in federal CARES Act funds, $4 million of which will be allocated to assist renters who are behind on their payments due…
San Diego County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — San Diego County officials reported 233 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths Friday, even as they announced the loosening of restrictions on several recreational activities. The new cases represent the highest…