Activate News June 2nd, 2023 StateOwesBillions, CambridgePoliceReform, Jobs, Arlene

Activate News June 2nd, 2023 StateOwesBillions, CambridgePoliceReform, Jobs, Arlene

Activate News for Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Activate News is your independent source for news, free from the influence of corporations. We’re an all-volunteer radio station that originated at Occupy Boston, and we’re committed to bringing you the news that matters.

Here are some of the stories we’re covering today:

  • Massachusetts must repay $2.5 billion in unemployment benefits paid out during the pandemic.
  • Cambridge City Council to reform police review board.
  • Fort Bragg renamed.
  • New Jobs Report
  • Tropical Storm Arlene

Tune in at the top of the hour on Activate Radio to hear the latest from Activate News. You can find us online at activateradio.org.

We hope you’ll join us!

EVENTS

TODAY AT 7 PM
Magic Room Norwood

Event by Magic Room

TODAY AT 7 PM
The Jungle Community Music Club Somerville

Event by The Jungle Community Music Club

TODAY AT 8 PM
Faces Brewing Co. Malden

Event by Faces Brewing Co.

TODAY AT 8 PM
Regent Theatre Arlington Arlington

Event by Regent Theatre Arlington

TOMORROW AT 9 AM
91.5 WMFO Medford

Event by WMFO Live Day 2023

TOMORROW AT 1 PM
First Parish Dorchester Dorchester

Event by Resource Organizing Project

TOMORROW AT 1 PM
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint Medford

Event by Erin Harpe – Roots & Blues

TOMORROW AT 3 PM
The Plough and Stars Cambridge

Event by Randy Black and The Heathcroppers

TOMORROW AT 3 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

TOMORROW AT 4 PM
Haley House Boston Boston

Event by Haley House Boston

TOMORROW AT 7 PM
Magic Room Norwood

Event by Magic Room

TOMORROW AT 8 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

TOMORROW AT 8 PM
Faces Brewing Co. Malden

Event by Faces Brewing Co.

TOMORROW AT 10 PM
The Lily Pad Cambridge

Event by Kids Like You & Me (KLYAM)

THIS SUNDAY AT 8 AM
Madeline English School Everett

Event by Bike to the Sea

THIS SUNDAY AT 12 PM
Arts at the Armory Somerville

Event by School of Rock Watertown

THIS SUNDAY AT 12 PM
Watson Park Braintree

Event by Charlette Helen

THIS SUNDAY AT 12 PM
Blarney Stone Dorchester

Event by Dorchester Running Club

SUN, JUN 4 AT 2 PM EDT
Event by Think Inc.

THIS SUNDAY AT 3 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON JUNE 2-4th, 2023

TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON JUNE 2-4th, 2023

Dot Day 2023

Dorchester Day is a community celebration held in Dorchester, Massachusetts, on the first Sunday in June. The day commemorates the founding of Dorchester in 1630 by a group of English settlers.

The first Dorchester Day celebration was held in 1904, and it consisted of a parade, speeches, and a picnic. The parade was organized by the Dorchester Historical Society, and it was led by the Boston Municipal Band. The parade route started at the corner of Washington Street and Dorchester Avenue, and it ended at Savin Hill.

The parade was a success, and it was repeated the following year. In 1906, the City of Boston appropriated $2,000 for the celebration, and the mayor of Boston, John F. Fitzgerald, attended the parade. Two US Cruisers, the Tacoma and the Cleveland, were even ordered to Dorchester Bay to shoot their cannons off at noon!

The Dorchester Day parade has been held every year since 1904, except for during World War I and World War II. The parade is a major event in Dorchester, and it attracts thousands of people from all over the city. The parade features floats, marching bands, and other entertainment. It is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community.

In addition to the parade, there are other events held on Dorchester Day. These events include a street festival, a community cookout, and a variety of other activities. Dorchester Day is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community’s rich history and culture.

Dorchester Day is a special day for the people of Dorchester. It is a day to celebrate their community’s rich history and culture. The Dorchester Day parade is a major event that attracts thousands of people from all over the city. It is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community.

Here are some additional details about the history of Dorchester Day:

  • The Dorchester Historical Society was founded in 1891 by a group of local residents who wanted to preserve the history of their community. The society’s first president was William H. Whitmore, who served as the City Registrar of Boston.
  • The first Dorchester Day parade was organized by the Dorchester Historical Society in 1904. The parade was a success, and it has been held every year since then, except for during World War I and World War II.
  • The Dorchester Day parade is a major event in Dorchester, and it attracts thousands of people from all over the city.
  • In addition to the parade, there are other events held on Dorchester Day. These events include a street festival, a community cookout, and a variety of other activities. Dorchester Day is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community’s rich history and culture.

Friday Night on Activate Radio

News, Ecological Reality, Interviews with Legends in the Arts, Civil Rights Yesterday and Today: Order a pizza and settle-in! Activate Radio is committed to diversity and the voices of the marginalized. If you’re looking for a unique and diverse radio experience, check out Activate Radio! You can listen wherever you are, online at activatemedia.org.

  • 6PM ET: Democracy Now! is an independent, global news hour that broadcasts daily on over 1,400 other radio stations and websites in the United States and around the world. The show is hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan González, and it features a mix of news, interviews, and analysis.
  • 7PM ET Radio Ecoshock is a weekly radio program that examines the environmental impact of human activity. The show is hosted by Alex Smith, and it features interviews with experts on a variety of environmental topics.
  • 8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. This Week: Joe Viglione Interviews.
  • 9PM ET The Big Picture is a weekly radio program that explores the big ideas that are shaping our world. The show is hosted by Melvin Syrie, Jr., and it features interviews and discussions on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and civil rights. The Big Picture is known for its thought-provoking analysis of current events, and it has been praised for its ability to help listeners make sense of the complex world we live in.

Events happening in Boston this Weekend, June 2-4th, 2023

Friday, June 2

Saturday, June 3

Sunday, June 4

** Weather This Weekend

    • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.
    • Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 52 degrees. There is a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
    • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58 degrees. There is a 50% chance of showers before 4pm.
    • Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48 degrees. There is a 30% chance of showers after 10pm.
    • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60 degrees. There is a 40% chance of showers.
    • Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a 40% chance of showers.

    Please note that these are just forecasts and the actual weather may vary.

Massachusetts Must Pay Back $2.5 Billion in Federal Unemployment Aid

Massachusetts Must Pay Back $2.5 Billion in Federal Unemployment Aid

The state of Massachusetts is facing a $2.5 billion bill for unemployment benefits that it paid out during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state used federal money to pay the benefits, but now it must repay the money to the federal government.

The state’s unemployment trust fund was depleted during the pandemic, as millions of people filed for unemployment benefits. The state borrowed $2.5 billion from the federal government to pay the benefits. The state is now required to repay the money to the federal government by 2029. 

How did this happen?

Massachusetts is one of several states that used federal money to pay unemployment benefits during the pandemic. The federal government provided states with $350 billion in unemployment benefits through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

The CARES Act allowed states to use the money to pay unemployment benefits without having to worry about repaying the money until September 2021. However, after September 2021, states must repay the money they borrowed from the federal government.

What are the implications?

The $2.5 billion bill that Massachusetts is facing is a significant challenge for the state. The state is already facing a budget shortfall, and the repayment of the loan will add to the state’s financial problems.

The state is considering a number of options to repay the loan, but no decision has been made yet. The state’s decision on how to repay the loan will have a significant impact on the state’s economy and budget.

What can be done to prevent this from happening again?

The COVID-19 pandemic was a unique event, and it is unlikely that the state will experience another economic downturn of this magnitude in the near future. However, the state can take steps to prepare for future economic downturns.

The state can build up its unemployment trust fund so that it has a reserve of money to pay unemployment benefits during economic downturns. The state can also develop a plan for how to repay unemployment benefits that are paid with federal money.