Massachusetts employers laid off 1,760 workers last week, according to notices filed with the state.
Nearly 148,000 people filed for unemployment benefits last week as businesses were shutdown to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Massachusetts small business owners are trying "desperate and creative" measures to keep their companies afloat.
A coalition of 14 now closed Massachusetts marijuana businesses expects to produce 5,000 gallons of hand sanitizer per week.
Massachusetts restaurants cut more than 650 jobs over the weekend as the coronavirus emergency continues to decimate the industry.
The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance called on state lawmakers to pass aid packages for small businesses in Massachusetts.
Workers in some industries are being hit sooner and harder than others in the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Here’s how you can support Salem’s small businesses from home and downtown."
"If you are planning to stay in during this time, consider ordering takeout or gift cards from your favorite local restaurants."
CVS Pharmacies will waive charges for the home delivery of prescription meds amid precautions regarding the new coronavirus.
Speaking to the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Seth Moulton said Massachusetts needs a high-speed rail lines to end gridlock.
For the third time since 2015, Gov. Charlie Baker wants the state to collect sales taxes on a daily basis.
Massachusetts residents spend more than $900 per year on lottery tickets, well above the national average of $288.06.
The Artful Life received a $50,000 small business loan from the city of Salem for its expansion.
The Salem-based hospital is the first on the North Shore to offer enhanced care for sexual assault patients.
It was another setback for Mederi, which has had five complaints challenging how Salem awarded recreational cannabis licenses dismissed.
A day after the state lifted its ban on vape products for nicotine, the Cannabis Control Commission said pot dealers could also resume sales
After a pilot program this year, the Zagster bikes will be available starting in December.
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Salem compete.
Owner Paul Van Ness says he needs to find a buyer for CinemaSalem in the next 11 weeks, or he will have to close the downtown theater.
The businesses include a Salem-based dog care service and a health records firm in Marblehead.
Insa opened its third recreational marijuana store in Massachusetts on Highland Avenue in Salem on Veterans Day.
A spokeswoman for the hospital said some of the data on Salem Hospital in a safety report released this week was more than two years old.
I.N.S.A. could open on Highland Avenue in Salem by early next week, pending the outcome of a final state inspection.
Mederi reportedly said a video posted by Ward 4 City Councilor Tim Flynn was the "last straw" in "purely discriminatory" actions by Salem.
I.N.S.A will open on Highland Avenue in Salem in mid-September, pending state approval.
State regulators still need to approve the acquisition of the company that runs medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries in Salem.
While about a third of the workers will be replaced, Salem State University still expects to save $6.6 million per year.
Massachusetts is pursuing its own lawsuit against the big-three credit bureau, but residents can still file claims under the FTC settlement.
The retro-themed arcade will open its second location at the J Malden Center development at 190 Pleasant Street.
Several businesses in Salem have started selling JUST Water, which comes in cardboard containers.
The problems prevented ATG from tracking marijuana as it moved from its production facility to the dispensary for sale.
A month after stopping sales, Alternative Therapies Group still won't say when they plan to resume recreational sales.
Collaborative Divorce is so much better because it is the only process where the attorneys are committed solely to resolution.
Closing the diner would be more effective and efficient, according to a comprehensive survey by the university.
Problems with the dispensary's inventory records in a state database forced it to stop selling marijuana to recreational customers.
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I.N.S.A., which still needs state approval, will operate on Highland Avenue near the Salem-Lynn city line.
The centrally-located mall has long been a target of complaints about the condition of its bathrooms and the property's upkeep.
Proposals being considered by the new body include a second ferry terminal for the city and commercial development.