Coronavirus Unemployment: Over 100,000 Claims From Self-Employed, Gig Economy Workers In Mass.
On Monday, a new group of Massachusetts workers became able to file for unemployment benefits under the CARES Act - and they're doing so in droves.
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On Monday, a new group of Massachusetts workers became able to file for unemployment benefits under the CARES Act - and they're doing so in droves.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts reported another 221 coronavirus deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities related to the virus in the state to 2,182.
Massachusetts is making sure all firefighters and police officers in the state will get a mask to protect against the coronavirus.
Baker's remarks come as President Donald Trump says the decision on when states can re-open is up to him.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Friday that waives MCAS testing for students for the rest of the year.
Activists say the new state coronavirus triage guidelines are discriminatory towards people with disabilities.
Gov. Charlie Baker delivered an emotional message to the residents of Massachusetts.
Gov. Charlie Baker says unemployment recipients in Massachusetts should start seeing extra money in their benefits.
Governors and mayors who've made the tough calls have been mostly rewarded with sky-high approval ratings.
Massachusetts is stepping up its efforts to trace cases of the coronavirus.
A Middleboro gun shop is staying open, despite a coronavirus order deeming them a non-essential business.
Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order Thursday for all coastal beach reservation parking areas managed by the state to close at midday Friday to reduce large groups of people at beaches during the coronavirus outbreak. At the same time on Friday, the state will open some seasonal state parks early to provide more outdoor recreational opportunities.
Massachusetts will instruct all travelers arriving in the state to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Baker said "we're killing ourselves" to secure coronavirus equipment.
More providers are touting virtual appointments as a way to minimize physical interactions.
The four Massachusetts medical schools have agreed to Gov. Charlie Baker's request to graduate medical students early to help fight the coronavirus, the schools announced Thursday.
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curatone has set a midnight deadline for all non-essential businesses to shut down Saturday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Charlie Baker activated the Massachusetts National Guard to support the Commonwealth's response to the COVID-19 outbreak Thursday. This will increase the governor's resources for dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
The president talked to Baker and other state executives in a conference call Thursday.
House lawmakers have given the green light to a bill that would raise the gas tax in Massachusetts by a nickel, bringing the tax to 29 cents per gallon, but its future is uncertain.
Legends from the Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins, along with hundreds of others, went bald for a cause Thursday to help kids. The fundraiser raised millions of dollars for Boston Children's Hospital which will use the money to help young patients get better and support lifesaving research.
Gov. Charlie Baker asked colleges and high schools to cancel international school trips due to coronavirus risks.
The governors of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine say they're planning new regulations to reduce the use of a group of industrial chemicals primarily used in cooling.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced Thursday their plan to accelerate improvements on the and subway commuter rail. The plan includes an 11-month long closure for part of the Green Line, a month long closure of the C and E Branches and weekday and weekend closures.
At least one fellow Republican is offering the former Massachusetts governor some support.
Frightening dashcam video shows a wrong-way crash on Route 3 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Frightening dashcam video shows a wrong-way crash on Route 3 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students.
A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.