Graduating college students worry finding a job amid rising unemployment
Seniors at Bentley College in Waltham say finding a job when they graduate is a tough proposition, especially with unemployment rising.
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Seniors at Bentley College in Waltham say finding a job when they graduate is a tough proposition, especially with unemployment rising.
Seniors at Bentley College in Waltham say finding a job when they graduate is a tough proposition, especially with unemployment rising.
The state of Massachusetts owes the federal government $2.1 billion after an unemployment fund mix-up.
The Massachusetts unemployment rate was at 2.8% for May, down 0.3 percentage points from April's 3.1%, according to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
The unemployment rate in Massachusetts was 5.2% in September, up slightly from August.
The Massachusetts labor force grew by nearly 8,000 from July.
In New Hampshire, the benefits ended in June, but that hasn't had much of an impact on the need for workers.
While Marty Walsh's nomination hearing last March was a love-fest, this was anything but. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
The "Time For The Commonwealth To Get Back To Work Bonus" was rejected by a voice vote without debate.
Lawmakers will discuss an amendment to the 2022 budget that would pay unemployed residents up to $1,200 if they get a job.
Unemployment is down slightly in Massachusetts but still above the national average, according to new April jobs numbers.
Anyone seeking unemployment benefits in Massachusetts will soon have to show they are actively searching for a job.
Governor Chris Sununu wants to end the $300 a week enhanced federal benefit before it expires in September.
As unemployment numbers decrease, local business owners are afraid they may have trouble hiring staff to serve customers.
The leisure and hospitality industry saw the biggest gain, adding 6,000 jobs for the month.
Massachusetts is still seeing "large numbers of illegitimate unemployment claims" nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic as a result of a nationwide scam.
Unemployment in Massachusetts ticked back up in December after several months of decline, according to the latest numbers.
Massachusetts is now on par with the rest of the country when it comes to unemployment.
The proposed $908 billion coronavirus relief package is gaining traction in Congress. But will it be enough, and will it come in time?
Massachusetts is seeing more fake unemployment claims.
Massachusetts' unemployment rate fell again in October, according to federal statistics.
It affects as many as 17,000 people who were previously ineligible for $300 in enhanced weekly federal benefits.
It's estimated that Massachusetts added 36,900 jobs last month.
In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
Research programs at Harvard University have been warned to brace for "stop work orders" as the slow drip from the Trump administration's $2.2 billion federal funding freeze continues to roll out.
Brian Dumoulin scored 90 seconds into overtime to lead the New Jersey Devils past Boston 5-4 on Tuesday night and end the Bruins' first season without a playoff berth since 2016.
Alex Bregman went 5 for 5 with two home runs and four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Video shows the moment ICE agents smashed a car window and forcibly removed a man in New Bedford, Massachusetts on Monday.
A social media post led to Boston Inspectional Services shutting down a Dorchester Family Dollar store with a serious rat problem.
A jury was seated Tuesday in the high-profile Karen Read trial after 10 days.
Video shows the moment ICE agents smashed a car window and forcibly removed a man in New Bedford, Massachusetts on Monday.
Research programs at Harvard University have been warned to brace for "stop work orders" as the slow drip from the Trump administration's $2.2 billion federal funding freeze continues to roll out.
Tuesday is One Boston Day, to honor those killed and wounded in the tragic events connected to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
A social media post led to Boston Inspectional Services shutting down a Dorchester Family Dollar store with a serious rat problem.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
For most of its 54 years of existence, public broadcasting has been a target of conservatives who saw it as a political threat.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Brian Dumoulin scored 90 seconds into overtime to lead the New Jersey Devils past Boston 5-4 on Tuesday night and end the Bruins' first season without a playoff berth since 2016.
Alex Bregman went 5 for 5 with two home runs and four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Every Celtics player took the court at the Auerbach Center on Tuesday for the team's first postseason practice, including Jaylen Brown.
The Patriots still don't know how the top of the NFL Draft board will play out, which has the New England brass running simulations to figure out who they'll take at No. 4.
Tanner Houck was on the wrong side of Red Sox history Monday night, as the Boston starter was absolutely rocked by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.