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Dance classes are just days away at the Etoile Dance + Yoga studio in Pembroke, Massachusetts. “It’s a huge relief,” said co-owner Erin McGurl. The virtual classes they’ve been offering just aren’t the same as the real thing. “As with any business that is a live in-studio experience, the online experience is just very different,” said McGurl. “So it...

The Boston area’s only full casino plans to reopen this month. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett announced Thursday that it intends to open back up on Sunday, July 12, pending approval of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. MGM Springfield, the state’s other full casino, plans to open the following day. The state will enter Phase 3 of its reopening process Monday,…

MGM Springfield announced they are reopening mid-July following their closure earlier this year amid coronavirus concerns. A spokesperson for MGM Springfield said they will reopen in a limited capacity to the public starting on July 13 at 10 a.m. The reopening will not include hotel services at this time. They say additional venues and the hotel will open in the…

The Lexington School District in Massachusetts has released its plans for September. The detailed document provides two options for the return to school. “When the blueprint was published by the superintendent, it sent shockwaves throughout the community,” said Lexington parent Natalia Hunik. The two proposals on the table include one model that’s fully remote and one that’s a hybrid...

After months of deserted terminals, airlines say they’re ready to fill flights again. American Airlines expanded flights to full capacity beginning July 1st, joining United and Spirit Airlines. The move comes despite a rise in COVID-19 cases in dozens of states.

A resurgence of confirmed COVID cases across the South and West — and the suspension or reversal of re-openings of bars, hotels, restaurants and other businesses — is endangering hopes for an economic rebound in the region and perhaps nationally

The European Union reopened its borders on Tuesday for tourists from a list of 14 approved countries. The United States was excluded from the list of approved countries as U.S. states battle a spike of coronavirus.

Nascar fans may soon be able to return to Loudon for one of the largest sporting events in the region.

At the first coronavirus task force press conference in nearly two months, Vice President Mike Pence urged Americans to continue to follow the White House coronavirus task force guidelines as coronavirus hospitalizations continue to rise in 16 states across the U.S.

From New York to the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, governments and businesses are ramping up precautions as coronavirus case numbers surge.

The United States has set a new highest daily total of confirmed coronavirus cases with at least 45,557 cases recorded Wednesday, NBC News reports.

Movie theaters in Massachusetts could reopen as soon as next month when Phase 3 goes into effect.

Nations around the world and U.S. states struggled mightily Tuesday to contain a surge of coronavirus infections as lockdowns eased

Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testified before Congress on Tuesday that widespread

At the upscale streetwear boutique Concepts, the fitting rooms can now reopen, but the shop in Boston’s Back Bay isn’t taking any chances. “Fitting rooms are closed for now,” said manager John Benoit. Retailers in Massachusetts reopened two weeks ago, and as of Monday, fitting rooms are permitted, but by appointment only. “The demand is not there right now,”...

For the first time in months, indoor dining is happening once again at Massachusetts restaurants like the Halfway Cafe in Dedham. “It’s been a long 14 weeks,” said owner John Grasso. “It really has.” Grasso owns several Halfway Cafe locations around the Boston area and says it was short notice to reopen. “We’ll do the best we can, play...

The COVID-19 crisis has forced some businesses to charge customers more to cover the extra costs of doing business. Some customers say they understand the need for price increases, but not everyone is buying into it. Hair salons, dental practices and even golf courses are among the businesses tacking on a surcharge to make up for extra costs related to...

Some business leaders are frustrated with Gov. Charlie Baker’s decision to push off the third phase of the reopening the economy, a move that will keep museums, movie theaters, gyms and many tourist attractions closed for at least two more weeks. The governor surprised many in the business community when he said Friday that Phase 3 would not begin until…

If you’re planning a trip to the “happiest place on Earth” in the coming weeks, Walt Disney World is ready to open the doors to several of its resorts and campgrounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.