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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts School Reopening: Take The Patch Survey
Whether your district is going in person or remote, the 2020-21 school year is a big adjustment for both parents and students.
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Boston, MA|News|
Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Drops Back Below 2 Percent
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 15 new deaths and 390 new coronavirus cases in its daily report.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
16-Year-Old Injured In Swampscott Shooting
The boy was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and is in good condition, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
5 Things You Might Not Know About Food Banks In Massachusetts
By the end of 2020, food banks will likely play a crucial role in feeding nearly 54 million food-insecure Americans.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Had Nation's Biggest Drop In Unemployment In August
Massachusetts no longer has the nation's highest unemployment rate, a title it had held for two straight months.
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Boston, MA|News|
Despite Pandemic, MA Retailers Doing Better Than A Year Ago
The state is seeing higher sales tax revenue, and 61% of retailers said they did better this year than last year on the sales tax holiday.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Plymouth Cancels America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade
The event, which started in 1996, is the latest to fall victim to the coronavirus crisis.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Dave & Buster's Lays Off 307 Workers At Three MA Locations
The notice to the state signals that Dave & Buster's is making furloughs announced earlier this year permanent.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Should Move $500M In School Funding To Poorer Districts: Study
A report recommends reallocating $500 million in education funding that currently goes to the wealthiest 20 percent of school districts.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Crosses Grim Coronavirus Milestone
More than 9,000 Massachusetts residents have died of coronavirus since the first death was reported on March 20.
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Newton, MA|News|
Mayor 'Gravely Concerned' By Boston College Coronavirus Cluster
Newton and Boston College officials met Saturday after the school confirmed 67 coronavirus cases in the past week.
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Boston, MA|News|
Baker Wants To Make It Easier To Hold Defendants Without Bail
Gov. Baker's proposal comes as activists push for bail reform that would allow most defendants to remain free while awaiting trial.
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Boston, MA|News|
More Than 18,000 Leave Massachusetts Unemployment Rolls
The weekly report was good news from Massachusetts, which has had one of the highest unemployment rates in the coronavirus crisis.
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Boston, MA|News|
Amazon: MA Whole Foods Employee Didn't Have Standing To File Suit
Amazon asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by workers who said they were disciplined for wearing Black Lives Matter face masks to work.
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Boston, MA|News|
13 Massachusetts Residents Make Forbes's Richest List
Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson checked in at 34th on the list, making her the richest Massachusetts resident, according to Forbes.
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Providence, RI|News|
Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Rhode Island
ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Rhode Island from voting.
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Concord, NH|News|
Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In New Hampshire
ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in New Hampshire from voting.
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Attleboro, MA|News|
Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Bristol County
ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Bristol County from voting.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Plymouth County
ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Plymouth County from voting.
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