Number of families in Massachusetts’ shelter system sharply dropping
The shift could be caused by state-level limits on shelter stays and federal restrictions.

Turntable: What’s on a global music connoisseur’s playlist?
This week’s music takes us across the globe, from Boston to Nigeria to Honduras.
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As spring arrives, so does a symphony of nature sounds
Naturalists say a walk in the woods is a great way to see wildlife coming back alive this time of year. -
GBH Daily: App shutdown leaves families divided
How the end of the CBP One app affects one local family. -
Emerson and Thoreau's descendants urge for grounding of Hanscom airport
Leading historians, scientists and environmentalists are calling on Gov. Maura Healey to stop the expansion of private jet service at Hanscom Field in Bedford. -
At least 6 people injured in truck crash in Chinatown
A box truck drove onto a sidewalk and crashed into a building in Boston, hitting several pedestrians. -
Federal government terminated $106 million in Massachusetts K-12 education grants
The Trump administration on Friday terminated $106 million in K-12 education grants for Massachusetts, the Healey administration said Tuesday, calling it an "illegal move."
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