Julia Dale, who has led Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency through significant scrutiny following the COVID-19 pandemic, is stepping down to take on the role of CEO at Civilla, a Detroit-based nonprofit dedicated to improving public institutions. Dale, the longest-serving UIA director in more than a decade, will leave the agency Jan. 3 and begin her … Read more
Rupert Murdoch’s three adult children will retain control over their father’s media empire upon his death, despite Murdoch launching a campaign to wrest away their power and give it all to his oldest son. The New York Times reported on Murdoch’s loss, citing a sealed court decision that was filed Saturday. The family battle happened … Read more
North Texas Area United Way held a free Christmas goodie bag giveaway drive-thru on Saturday, bringing Christmas cheer to children. Kids enjoy free goodie bags during a drive-thru giveaway at North Texas Area United Way on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Cars were lined up along Armory Road from 10:30 am until noon as North Texas … Read more
North Texas Area United Way held a free Christmas goodie bag giveaway drive-thru on Saturday, bringing Christmas cheer to children. Kids enjoy free goodie bags during a drive-thru giveaway at North Texas Area United Way on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Cars were lined up along Armory Road from 10:30 am until noon as North Texas … Read more
Police gather outside of a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan where United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on Dec. 4 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Police in Altoona arrested a suspect Monday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in New York, authorities announced. New York Police Commissioner … Read more
Steven Abreu, a former Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office deputy, has been convicted on 29 charges, including first degree rape and several counts of second degree rape. Here’s the latest from the office of Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes on the case. Former Wicomico sheriff’s deputy guilty on 29 counts, including rape On Dec. 6, … Read more
ASHEVILLE – New Belgium Brewing Co. is preparing to reopen its Asheville taproom after it was closed for more than two months due to Tropical Storm Helene. New Belgium’s taprom and Liquid Center production facility closed for the historic Sept. 27 storm at 21 Craven St. in West Asheville. On Dec. 16, New Belgium’s taproom … Read more
FRAMINGHAM — Local and state officials gathered Monday morning for a garage. Currently, the Framingham Logan Express is undergoing renovations that will add 1,000 parking spaces to the garage. The goal is to also increase shuttle frequency to and from Boston Logan International Airport from 30-minutes to 20-minute intervals. Logan Express locations are run by … Read more
The man arrested in connection to the murder of a health insurance executive is related to Republican Maryland House of Delegates member Nino Mangione. NBC and Fox News have confirmed that Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the 26-year-old arrested in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, and Del. Nino Mangione are cousins. The … Read more
The Massachusettes Institute of Technology has developed a Living Wage Calculator in order to help individuals, communities, employees and others estimate the local wage rate that a full-time worker requires to cover the cost of basic needs. By using the Living Wage Calculator, you can explore the living wage in your county (or parish), metro … Read more