Mass General Brigham

• 79,430 local employees | Health care | Search jobs
• Headquartered on Revolution Drive in Somerville, this health care system was founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. It’s by far the largest employer in the state, with an integrated system of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and home care services.

University of Massachusetts

• 24,048 local employees | Education | Search jobs
• From UMass Boston in Dorchester to the university’s Amherst, Lowell, and Dartmouth campuses, UMass has been rated the top public university in New England.

Amazon

• 20,000 local employees | Retail/Technology | Search jobs
• Though the tech giant’s main headquarters are in Seattle (hey, SEAtoday), there’s a local office at Harbor Way in the Seaport. Massachusetts makes up a small percentage of its ~1.6 billion total employees.

Stop & Shop

• 18,147 local employees | Retail | Search jobs
• The supermarket company is based in Quincy and operates more than 400 stores in the northeast. Roughly one-third of the company’s overall employees are based in the Bay State.

Raytheon Technologies

• 12,000 local employees | Technology | Search jobs
• The aerospace and defense company moved its headquarters to Arlington, VA this past June. The local Waltham office previously served as the company headquarters for 100 years.

• Concerts in the Courtyard: Ebinho Cardoso & Ian Coury | Friday, June 2 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston St., Boston | Free | This year’s first courtyard concert features a local Brazilian music duo.
• Cruel Summer: A Taylor Swift Dance Party | Friday, June 2 | 8 p.m. | Middle East Club, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | $25 | Boston Swifties, let’s make the whole place shimmer.*

• Boston Landing Spring Block Party | Saturday, June 3 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Boston Landing, 80 Guest St., Boston | Free | Stop by Athlete’s Park for 90s-themed live music, a pop-up makers market, free face painting, and a wine bar from Railstop.
• Pride Festival | Saturday, June 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan | Free | The Mattapan nature center’s free festival will feature the Papa Grande’s food truck + limited edition Pride Month shirts.
• Demo Bar Pop-up | Saturday, June 3 | 12-4 p.m. | The Lab @ Curio, 2267 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | Free | Learn how to amp up your home bar technique with a local cocktail company at the open-house event.
• Medford Porchfest | Saturday, June 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Various locations, Medford | Free | Spend the day visiting neighborhood porches to hear free performances from local musicians.

• Exploring Rainbows: A Celebration of Pride Month | Sunday, June 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, 2450 Beacon St., Boston | $5 | The suggested donation is $5 for this museum event exploring the science of rainbows + the history of the rainbow flag.
• Carnaval 2023 | Sunday, June 4 | 2-6 p.m. | Various locations, East Somerville | Free | The 13th annual community event will feature 30+ artisan vendors, local performances, and food from local restaurants.

1. Don’t dive straight into your 401(k) or IRA — you could cost yourself years’ worth of income in retirement savings. Tip or Mistake?
2. Don’t automatically claim Social Security benefits at age 62. Tip or Mistake?
3. Do start auto-withdrawing money from your 401(k) when you turn 59-and-a-half. Tip or Mistake?*

• Dozens of pickleball courts will be placed along Fenway Park’s outfield Thursday, July 13-Sunday, July 16 for the inaugural Ballpark Festival Series. The rental cost for groups of up to 10 players is $1,500 for 80 minutes of playing time. Find all the pickleball festival particulars. (Boston Globe)

• Joe Mazzulla will stay on as Celtics head coach next season. Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for the team, highlighted Joe’s leadership qualities + said he wants to hire a highly experienced veteran assistant coach. (Boston.com)

• Developers filed updated plans to build a 21-story hotel in Back Bay. The property at 39 Stanhope St. was originally built as a stable, and plans for the 300-room hotel include restoring the building’s facade on the first two levels. The project’s timeline is pending BPDA approval. (Boston Globe)

• Voting is open now for the 2023 MLS All-Star Game. Show your New England pride and choose your favorite Revolution players for each position by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 14. The 26 winners will head to the the All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 19 in Washington, DC.

• The 2023 Northeast Black Restaurant Week starts today and runs through Sunday, June 11. Make plans to dine at one of the six participating Boston area eateries, including Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester + Larry J’s BBQ Cafe in the Seaport.

• The Long Live Beerworks taproom in Roxbury is celebrating its soft opening this weekend. Stop by 152 Hampden St. from 3 to 9 p.m. today for a curated craft beer menu + eats from Kush Modern Mediterranean. See the full weekend schedule.

• No. 1. That’s where Boston ranked on a WalletHub list of the best cities for hockey fans — and after the Bruins’ record-breaking regular season this year, we can see why. Let’s not talk about what happened during the Stanley Cup playoffs, okay?

• The journey to Mars begins at the Museum of Science with the newly established Mars Spotlight highlighting the wonder and possibilities of venturing to the Red Planet. Experience Mars like no other with on-site exhibits and live presentations, virtual learning experiences, and in-classroom activities. Start your journey.*

• The buzziest deodorant in the beauty scene right now: Lume whole body deodorant. Yup, whole body. It’s aluminum and baking soda-free and offers odor protection for any and everywhere. Try it in Toasted Coconut or Fresh Alpine.*