Massachusetts had 55,223 individuals file an initial claim for standard Unemployment Insurance (UI) from April 26 to May 2, the fifth consecutive week of fewer initial claims filing over the previous week. Since March 15, a total of 777,232 initial…
Month: May 2020
More than 2.5 Million Residents in Massachusetts Got Stimulus Payments
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today released updated state-by-state figures for Economic Impact Payments, with approximately 130 million individuals receiving payments worth more than $200 billion in the program’s first four weeks. “We are working hard to…
Stay Home, Watch Local: More than 50 Filmed-In-MA Movies and Tv Series Available on Streaming Services
As the COVID-19 public health emergency continues, many people staying home are looking for more films and TV shows to watch on the streaming services they subscribe to. Many are also looking for ways to connect virtually to our local…
RMV Cautions Customers to Be Aware of Unofficial Third-Party Websites
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is cautioning customers to use only Mass.Gov/RMV when they are trying to renew a license or registration or process any business transactions online. Customers may inadvertently come across unofficial third-party websites or “mimic sites” that…
A Newfound Respect For Teachers
The closing of schools across the country for the remainder of the school year because of the coronavirus has presented many challenges for educators and parents alike. School districts have been experimenting with the implementation of on-line classes in their effort…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving the Water of the U.S.
By Jack Clarke There are almost one hundred law suits pending against the Trump Administration as it does its best to recklessly dismantle America’s common-sense public health and environmental protections. In addition to taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by…
St. Mary’s High School Catholic Central League Scholar-Athletes
Owen Maguire St. Mary’s Lynn GPA: 4.0 Athletics: Ice Hockey 3 year Varsity Player 2020 Team Captain, 2020 CCL All-Star Lacrosse 3 year Varsity Player 2020 Team Captain Golf 2 year Varsity Player 2017 & 2018 State Champion 2018 CCL…
St.Mary’s Senior EJ Leone Will Play Baseball at Johnson & Wales University
Emilio John “EJ” Leone was expected to be a top-tier contributor for the defending state champion St. Mary’s High School (Lynn) baseball team this spring. With an 85 MPH fastball and natural athletic talents that extend all the way back…
Brothers Deli Is Welcoming Diners
The regulars are still coming to Brothers Deli on Market Street, but it’s curbside pickup only at George Markos’ popular restaurant where so many Lynn community leaders would normally be gathering for their early-morning coffees and conversation. Markos, who has…
Lynn Restaurant Receives Small Business Grant from Citizens Bank
A popular Lynn restaurant on the Lynnway was recently awarded a small business grant from Citizens bank. Alfredo’s Italian Kitchen, located at 425 Lynnway, was one of 32 small businesses in Massachusetts that each received a $15,000 grant as part…