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Some Worcester residents spend hours just getting to and from a supermarket
A Stop & Shop in Lincoln Village closed last year, leaving no full-service supermarket in the neighborhood. There’s not even a direct bus route to one. -
As public media’s federal funding officially ends, GBH CEO announces new fundraising campaign
Fund the Future Campaign seeks to raise $225 million over three years. -
Federal shutdown closes Massachusetts offices, national parks, tourist sites
The government shutdown comes after Democrats and Republicans in Congress failed to reach a short-term government funding plan by October 1 deadline. -
Lawsuit aims to stop taxpayer information sharing with ICE
Immigrants without legal status paid nearly $650 million in Massachusetts’ state and local taxes in 2022. Advocates question if ICE actions have contributed to fewer immigrants applying for taxpayer numbers this year. -
Two Massachusetts brothers aboard flotilla heading for Gaza port
Two brothers from Sheffield, Massachusetts, are on a flotilla of nearly 50 ships headed to Gaza with humanitarian aid supplies for Palestinians. -
Logan airport expects ‘no immediate interruptions’ due to government shutdown
Air traffic controllers and TSA employees are considered "essential" and are required to continue working without pay during the federal government shutdown. -
Worcester City Council passes resolution barring police from assisting ICE
Although the measure was mainly symbolic, councilors said it sends a message that Worcester cares about immigrants.
