Zeninjor Enwemeka
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Black and Hispanic people are more likely to be denied mortgage loans in Boston
Homeownership isn’t just about fulfilling a dream. It’s the primary way most Americans build wealth. A new WBUR analysis of mortgage lending in Boston found lenders denied mortgages to Black applicants at three times the rate of white applicants. → Read More
'Do Better': Mass. Voters Hope To See Unity After Election Results
As counting continues, voters in Massachusetts are anxiously waiting for the final results of the presidential election. And some are lamenting the country’s political polarization, regardless of who they voted for. → Read More
Months After Coronavirus Shutdown, Mass. Pot Shops Say Business Is Steady
It's been more than four months since pot shops were allowed to reopen in Massachusetts. Recreational marijuana retailers say business has been steady since then, but some challenges remain. → Read More
Summer Tourism 'Not As Catastrophic' As Expected On Cape Cod
Visitors booked much longer stays than usual, and vehicle traffic to the region increased as the summer progressed, according to the Cape Cod Reopening Task Force. → Read More
'We Have To Be Realistic': MBTA Considers Permanent Service Cuts Amid Budget Crisis
The proposed service overhaul could mean some riders may have to walk further, transfer more or switch modes of transit -- and potentially pay more -- in the future. → Read More
Berkshire Bank Exec Leaves Company Weeks After CEO Exits
Just three weeks after Berkshire Bank's CEO resigned, the company's regional vice president has also departed the company. → Read More
'Everything Is On The Table' As MBTA Tries To Close At Least $308 Million Budget Gap
The transit agency is projecting this budget gap for fiscal year 2022 with the assumption that 80% of fare revenue will return by September 2021. If ridership returns at lower levels, the T's projected budget deficit could be as much as $577 million. → Read More
Mass. Biotech Funding Is Off To A Strong Start This Year Despite The Pandemic
In just the first six months of this year, Massachusetts' biotech sector has already raised more than two-thirds of the venture capital it raised for all of 2019, according a new report by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. → Read More
5 Things To Know About Casinos Reopening In Mass.
Gaming will be back on in Massachusetts -- as early as July 6. But if you're looking to hit the slots, things will be different due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know about casinos reopening. → Read More
Some Stores Reopen, Some Stores Remain Closed In Phase Two Of Mass. Plan
As phase two starts, retail shops in Massachusetts are now reopening. Well, some of them. → Read More
6 Things To Know About Retail Stores Reopening In Mass.
Retail shops will be allowed to open their doors to customers in phase two of the state's reopening plan -- which could start as early as June 8. The shift to in-store sales will come with some restrictions due to the pandemic. → Read More
'We Continue To Have A Racism Crisis': Advocates Say Clashes Shouldn't Overshadow Focus Of Protest
A Boston Black Lives Matter protest was peaceful, but after it ended, some people clashed with police. Advocates say the actions of a few people shouldn’t overshadow the focus of the demonstrations, and that it's critical to address the larger issues of systemic racism and inequality. → Read More
Recreational Marijuana Shops Reopen For Business In Mass. — With Restrictions
Pot shops are once again open for business in Massachusetts -- for curbside pickup only. → Read More
The MBTA Won't Return To Full Service Until Final Phase Of State's Reopening
The MBTA will continue to run at reduced service levels even as a range of businesses begin to reopen under new rules outlined by the Baker administration Monday. Bus service will return more slowly than train service, and the entire system won't be fully running until the final phases of the state's reopening plan. → Read More
MBTA Prepares To Increase Service As State Looks To Reopen Businesses
The MBTA is considering increasing service at off-peak times, adding more dedicated bus lanes to speed up travel, and encouraging alternate modes of transit to reduce crowding. → Read More
Some Mass. Small Businesses Resume Limited Operations Under New Rules
Some non-essential businesses in Massachusetts have reopened -- even though their doors are still closed. The state recently eased restrictions to allow businesses that were shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic to fulfill online and phone orders for delivery. → Read More
Bills, Taxes, Donations: How People Are Spending Their Coronavirus Relief Money
We asked WBUR's audience how they planned to spend their money, and dozens of people responded. → Read More
Survey: 62% Of New England Companies Are Still Hiring Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
While many companies have laid off workers during the pandemic, several businesses in the region are still hiring, according to a new survey. → Read More
The MBTA Expects To Lose $231 Million Due To Coronavirus
The transit agency expects a whopping $231 million loss in revenue this fiscal year due to the pandemic. Most of the shortfall comes from lost fare revenue as ridership has plummeted during the public health crisis. → Read More
MIT Researchers Developing App To Notify People If They've Been Near Someone With COVID-19
Imagine if your smartphone could alert you if you've recently been near someone infected with COVID-19. A team of MIT researchers is working to develop such a system. → Read More