Today, the Baker-Polito Administration filed its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget recommendation, a $44.6 billion balanced and fiscally-responsible proposal which fully funds the first year of the historic Student Opportunity Act, increases funding for the MBTA and the Commonwealth’s transportation system and helps train 20,000 more workers in skilled trades […]
MassDevelopment has announced $340,000 in grants to 11 organizations to complete art and other creative-industry projects in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities. The initial round of these Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant awards will support locally initiated, public-facing projects that advance arts- and culture-based economic development and neighborhood revitalization. The […]
Today, Governor Charlie Baker delivered his State of the Commonwealth address from the House Chamber of the Massachusetts State House. Regarding the economy, Governor Baker said: “To keep our economy strong, we’re focused on two important initiatives. “First, Lieutenant Governor Polito just spent a year touring the Commonwealth, hearing from […]
One of the world’s most fascinating and historical cultural exhibits – King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – returns to Boston for the first time since 1963. The largest collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures ever to travel out of Egypt, KING TUT opens at The Saunders Castle at Park Plaza […]
Allegiant Airlines, an ultra low cost carrier based in Las Vegas, NV, has announced new direct service between Boston Logan International Airport to four American cities, beginning in May, 2020, according to Massport. As part of today’s announcement, Allegiant is offering some special fares from Boston Logan International Airport: Grand […]
Photo of jazz musician Eric Dolphy, courtesy of MAAH. Two compelling jazz exhibits, “Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” and “Jazz Scene in Boston: Telling the Local Story,” are on display at the Museum of African American History (MAAH) in Boston through March 30, 2020. “Jazz […]
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $1,892,910 in grants to 31 organizations to strengthen community-based innovation and entrepreneurship in 22 Massachusetts communities through the Collaborative Workspace Program. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined MassDevelopment President and CEO Lauren Liss, Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus, and WorcLab Executive Director and Board Chairman Larry […]
Photo of Martha’s Vineyard, courtesy of MOTT Two Massachusetts destinations – Martha’s Vineyard and Plymouth – were among the 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020, by Forbes travel writer Laura Begley Bloom. The selection of the nation’s 25 best places in 2020 range from historic cities to mountain getaways, […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of November 2019 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $78 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed on 49% of GGR. Of that total taxed amount, 82% is […]
Houghton’s Pond at the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA Massachusetts kicks off the New Year with 13 invigorating First Day Hikes on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in state parks and outdoor facilities throughout the Commonwealth. Organized by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the First Day Hikes give […]
