Congressional action on new relief package likely to wait until September — at least
(CNN) — Republicans and Democrats have been angrily bickering for weeks over a new economic stimulus package that has bitterly divided the two parties asRead More
Health experts concerned Boston may become country’s next COVID-19 hot spot
As the summer comes to a close and colder weather waits in the wings, Bostonians are being told to brace for a resurgence of COVID-19.Read More
State’s 2 largest school districts shape plans for fall restart
The two largest districts in the state are getting closer to what schools could look like come fall. In a unanimous vote, the Worcester SchoolRead More
Both sides play the blame game as virus relief talks stall
WASHINGTON (AP) — With talks on emergency coronavirus aid having stalled out, both sides played the blame game Thursday rather than make any serious movesRead More
Surprise mask shipments from China arriving in Mass., New England
The federal government is warning people across the country about surprise deliveries of face masks coming to the U.S. from China. The mystery masks areRead More
CT Health Department recommends moving football to spring
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s Public Health commissioner recommended Thursday that high school officials move their football and volleyball seasons from the fall to theRead More
More US churches sue to challenge COVID-19 restrictions
Churches in California and Minnesota, backed by a conservative legal group, filed lawsuits this week against the governors of their states challenging restrictions imposed dueRead More
Guidance outlines ground rules for school, adult sports
Football, competitive cheerleading, basketball, ice hockey and wrestling are among the activities assigned the highest risk level in new state guidance on youth and adultRead More
Schools mull outdoor classes amid virus, ventilation worries
It has been seven years since the central air conditioning system worked at the New York City middle school where Lisa Fitzgerald O’Connor teaches. AsRead More
Health officials announce 319 new coronavirus cases and 21 deaths, bringing confirmed death toll to 8,568
The Department of Public Health reported 319 newly confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday. A total of 113,517 cases have been reported so far in Massachusetts and 21Read More