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Mass. unemployment rate held steady at 4.8% in June

Massachusetts employers shed 1,900 payroll jobs in June and the statewide unemployment rate remained flat at a level that continues to surpass the national average, according to new data published Friday.

New operator of D’Errico’s location buys Worcester building for $1.2M

Vitória has 15 locations in total across Massachusetts, according to Google Maps listings. The company has been expanding since it took over operation of D’Errico’s, opening a Burlington location earlier in 2025.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation establishes fund for people with physical disabilities following $1.3M donation

Greater Worcester Community Foundation is set to establish a fund dedicated to nonprofits supporting individuals with physical disabilities.

Mass. House implements temporary hiring freeze

Following the Healey administration's playbook, the House has now imposed a temporary hiring freeze. Katherine Palmer, the House's...
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Worcester native takes over leadership role at Webster Five

Brian Westerlind has taken on the role of leading Webster Five bank, following the July 1 retirement of President & CEO Don Doyle.

Millville transit firm to pay $1M over alleged MassHealth fraud

A non-emergency transportation company with operations in Worcester County has been ordered to pay $1.05 million.

House approves bill to protect reproductive, transgender care providers from out-of-state legal threats

With one top Democrat invoking Yogi Berra's famous "déjà vu all over again" quote, the House on Wednesday approved the latest attempt to strengthen access to reproductive and transgender care in the face of out-of-state legal threats.

DCU Center completes $2.2M sound system upgrade with help of local firms

In the years after the DCU first opened in 1982, the venue attracted a number of high-profile acts who sought out the venue as a better alternative to the since-demolished Boston Garden.
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Lawmakers consider boosting incentives for starter home zoning

The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business heard testimony Tuesday in support of legislation that aims at starter homes -- those that have at least three bedrooms and are no larger than 1,850 square feet of heated living area -- in a bid to make homeownership more accessible and affordable.

Bill would ban anyone born after 2005 from buying tobacco products

Massachusetts could become the first state to ban future generations from buying tobacco or nicotine products, a move that some say will finally end addiction to the harmful products, but others argue removes adult choices and freedom and would hurt small businesses. 
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