Massachusetts Leaders Lure Migrants with Welfare as Middle-Class People Exit

According to , the number of welfare cards in Massachusetts exploded by 35% from June 2023 to May 2024. boston herald. The massive increase in electronic benefit cards (EBTs) reveals a massive influx of poor immigrants and an increasing exodus of Bay State middle-class residents to cities with cheaper housing, lower taxes, and higher wages. […]

Larry Silverstein looks to lure Amex to help him build final tower at Trade Center complex

Larry Silverstein is hoping third time's a charm when it comes to rebuilding World Trade Center II. The developer is reportedly in serious talks with American Express to anchor or completely fill the delayed skyscraper, as Silverstein needs tenants to fund the construction. The as-yet-unbuilt tower is the missing link in a successful commercial revitalization […]

McDonald’s $5 value meals lure back inflation-battered customers: survey

Fast-food and casual-dining chains have been offering affordable meal plans this year to win back shoppers battered by inflation, and new data suggests it’s working. Restaurants including McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chili’s and Buffalo Wild Wings saw increased foot traffic after introducing meal bundles and limited-time discounts, according to a new study. McDonald’s launched its long-awaited $5 […]