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 plan, the road to a full recovery will belong….
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 small businesses and non-profits, expand widespread community testing, and…
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 reported 435 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday, bringing…
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 adhering to health restrictions, according to county health officials….
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 reports 301,874 tests, with 36,681 confirmed cases of COVID-19,…
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 spiked this week as New York City became grimly…
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 to the coronavirus pandemic. In a news release, Mayor…
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 daily case increase since the pandemic began, but it…
6K virtual walk for clean water
HOUSTON – On Saturday, May 16, 2020, thousands in Houston and worldwide will virtually unite through the world’s biggest 6K for clean water, World Vision’s annual Global 6K for Water. People will walk or run 6 kilometers from their homes or neighborhoods to provide clean…
Nordstrom closing stores and cutting budgets in Seattle
SEATTLE, WA — Retail giant Nordstrom announced store closures and budget cutbacks Wednesday as the company tries to adapt to business lost due to the coronavirus outbreak. In total, Nordstrom says it will close 16 full-line stores. Which stores will be closed has not been…