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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%.

After renovations, Worcester developer flips Framingham complex with $7.5M sale

Ermani said he made significant improvements to the property and is selling it to focus more on the Greater Worcester market. 

Worcester Art Museum, Seven Hills collaborate on exhibit for artists with disabilities

The gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays in WAM’s Higgins Education Wing.
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🔒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.

🔒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.

🔒Mounting costs: As rising health costs hit Hispanic communities hardest, Central Mass. leaders are addressing inequities through cultural competency

While all races and ethnicities reported some degree of financial strain, the burdens were far from evenly distributed across the state’s population
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🔒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.
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