Beginning June 1, Amtrak is restoring Acela service on the Northeast Corridor on a modified schedule in response to anticipated increased demand. Modified service will include the restoration of three weekday Acela roundtrips. Northeast Regional frequencies will also be increased from eight to 10 roundtrips.…
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…
More than 50 Filmed-In-MA Movies & Tv Series Available
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…
State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division Pays out $5.5 Million in Claims During COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 has forced millions to work remotely, businesses and government agencies have also had to adjust to these unprecedented times. The Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division (UCP), however, was uniquely positioned to remote work without disrupting the customer experience and…
High School Seniors Unsure About Their Future Should Consider a Career in Court Reporting
Are you a high school senior not sure about taking the college path for your future? Or, are you interested in learning a new skill set? Maybe you’re just ready to explore a new career choice. Now could be the…
Two Roxbury Juveniles Arrested in Eastie for B&E
With most people sheltered in their homes during the day in East Boston amid the COVID-19 pandemic one would think would-be-robbers would take a hiatus from breaking into homes. However, for two juveniles from Roxbury the fact there are more…
New Unemployment Claims Decline for the Fifth Week
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…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Reminds It Is Open for Business
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) wants to remind our communities that it is open for business and is working to be sure that those individuals in need receive the necessary services. • MVES continue to accept calls and referrals via…
Veronica Robles Cultural Center Helps With Relief Efforts
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Veronica Robles moved her popular Cultural Center from McClellan Highway into its new digs at the former Meridian Street Library. However, once the virus spread through Eastie and quarantine and social distancing put an…
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…