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Unemployment maximum benefit period raised to 30 weeks

An extension of jobless benefits is triggered under state law when the unemployment rate in any of the commonwealth's seven metropolitan statistical areas exceeds a 5.1% threshold.

Greater Worcester unemployment dropped in March for first time in six months

The region’s seasonally unadjusted employment rate fell 0.1 percentage points from 5.2% in February to 5.1%.

🔒Q&A: Hanscom credit union expanding financial escape rooms

The 2,300-square-foot location at Government Center in Boston features interactive challenges to bring financial concepts to life in a fun and free way for the public.

Movers & Shakers for April 21, 2025

All One Credit Union has promoted seven.
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🔒Licensed to care: Mass. lawmakers are considering legislation to require licenses for non-medical home care

Massachusetts is among a minority of states that does not require non-medical home care agencies or professionals to be licensed.

🔒International loss: The crackdown on student visas will have long-term ramifications for the Central Mass. higher ed industry

Central Massachusetts colleges and universities are now in the process of navigating international students fears and bracing themselves for how those students’ absences could impact their economic standing.

🔒Brewin’ up a business: The growing community gathering place off Worcester’s June Street

It’s not hard to find a cup of coffee in Worcester, but Cordella's coffee shop aims to offer more than that.

Museum of Worcester executive director to retire after half a century

Wallace joined the Museum of Worcester, then known as the Worcester Historical Museum, as its leader on July 1, 1976.
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Mass. unemployment held steady in March

Unemployment in Massachusetts remained unchanged from February to March, marking the first time since October the state did not experience an increase.

Worcester music school appoints U.S. Air Force trombonist as next leader

Adams will join Pakachoag effective May 1, bringing with him more than 20 years of arts administration and music performance experience.
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