Worcester police face scrutiny over response to crash involving city councilor
The Worcester Police Department says it’s opened an internal investigation into officers’ response to a crash involving City Councilor Kate Toomey. Toomey’s attorney said she did nothing wrong.
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MassDOT to World Cup spectators: Start planning how to get there now
The first FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Gillette Stadium is Saturday, June 13. -
Boston's Citizenship Day attracts fewer applicants amid tense immigration climate
The annual event in Roxbury saw 158 aspiring citizens complete their applications, half the number from last year. -
As small Mass. colleges struggle with finances, students grapple with cost-cuts
When Hampshire College announced that it would shut down this year, the news rippled across New England, home to many other small, tuition-dependent colleges including Lesley University. -
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. -
GBH Daily: What’s next for urban gardens?
A citywide effort to repurpose vacant lots into edible parks and gardens could address food insecurity. -
‘Let Jason’s story not be in vain’: The growing push to toughen Mass. anti-bullying law
Despite a landmark 2010 law, bullying is pervasive across Massachusetts. Children of color are disproportionally affected and school districts are ignoring requests for help. -
After banning security tools, state will now allow them for staff at Tewksbury State Hospital
The Massachusetts Nurses Association said the state has agreed to reinstate the use of tools including pepper gel, baton, and handcuffs in non-clinical areas after several reports of violent incidents over the past month. -
At unique May Day protest, ICE fears loom large over immigrant labor, life
The rally, organized by LUCE Immigrant Justice Network and allies, included several undocumented immigrants who spoke about their own personal interactions with ICE.
