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State Leaders Hear From the Community on Expansion of Pre-K Education

August 9, 2024August 8, 2024 - by Keith Thibault

The conversation around the future of Pre-K education in Massachusetts was the focus of a regional community meeting hosted by an inter-agency task force charged with providing a blueprint for …

Black Chalkboard with the word unemployment written across it.

Community / Jobs / Neighborhoods / State

Unemployment in Fall River Rises in June

July 25, 2024 - by Keith Thibault

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River in June rose to 5.6%, up from 5.4% in May.

Business / Community / Jobs / Neighborhoods / State

Unemployment Rises in Massachusetts Last Month

July 19, 2024 - by Keith Thibault

The Massachusetts unemployment rate in June rose two-tenths of a percent to 3.2 percent.

Community / Fall River / Government / Health / Neighborhoods / State

Affordable Housing Solutions Focus of Community Action Meeting

June 18, 2024 - by Keith Thibault

Community leaders representing United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts (UIA) questioned city and state elected officials seeking solutions to increase affordable housing options in Fall River.

Community / Fall River / Government / Jobs / Neighborhoods / State

City Pier Docks Now Open

June 4, 2024 - by Keith Thibault

The city of Fall River and the Fall River Redevelopment Authority cut the ribbon last weekend on the opening of the docks alongside the Thomas Norton City Pier.