Five years on, ‘X’ markers on Mass. driver’s licenses are still rarely used
LGBTQ+ advocates point out safety concerns about being identified as gender nonconforming on government ID.
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Boston schools to roll out new multilingual programming
It will be biggest single-year expansion of multilingual education in the city, though critics say it's not enough. -
Is the U.S. prepared for the next pandemic? 'Absolutely,' says former COVID czar
The former White House COVID-19 response coordinator reflects on pandemic preparedness, past and future. -
DOJ holds meeting for Worcester residents after scathing federal report on city's police department
Justice Department officials say they will compile community feedback on how to address widespread police misconduct. -
California ports launch clean energy efforts that could be a model for Mass.
San Pedro Bay–area ports have been ramping up clean energy efforts, pushed by years of activism from community members worried about air pollution. Environmental activists say Massport should follow suit. -
Massachusetts legislators nix overdose prevention sites in stalled opioid bill
“It’s an act of political cowardice,” one advocate told GBH News. -
"Do what you can ... don't just be idle"
Leaders of the Greater Boston Food Bank and Globe Santa are encouraging people to donate money or time this holiday season to support people in need. -
Cities and towns face end-of-year zoning deadline to fall in line on Mass. housing law
Wrentham voters rejected zoning proposals Monday night, adding to the list of municipalities that will be out of compliance with the MBTA Communities Act and risk losing out on state funding. -
‘Keep up the good work’: T riders celebrate the end of slow zones
Passengers are cheering on the agency, which is set to eliminate all slow zones by the end of the week. Transit advocates are fretting about looming financial problems.
