Residents across Greater Lowell and beyond are expected to participate in the nationwide Hands Off! protests on Saturday, joining roughly 1,000 demonstrations across the country in opposing policies from President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk that organizers say threaten essential services, civil rights, and democratic institutions.
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Boston Marathon boosts Massachusetts economy by $500 million: ‘More than just a race’
Boston Marathon boosts Massachusetts economy by $500 million: ‘More than just a race’
Housing remains Massachusetts voters’ top issue, more saying state is on ‘wrong track’: UMass Amherst/WCVB poll
Housing remains a top issue for Massachusetts voters ahead of this year’s election, according to a new poll released by UMass Amherst and WCVB, as more residents report the state is on the “wrong track.”
Mass. economists mindful of signs of softening
The economists at MassBenchmarks are taking a more dim view of the state’s economy almost halfway through 2024 and said Thursday that a recent slowdown in growth revives questions of whether the economy is headed for a recession or a soft landing. “The economy is not as strong as first thought and there is a […]
