New development projects in Dorchester and the North End prioritize local businesses
Our local news roundtable discusses the MBTA's debt issues, the latest in the BlueHub Capital saga, and local businesses fighting against chain restaurants in Dorchester.
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Boston's homeless say public safety crackdown at Mass. and Cass puts them in danger
Residents in surrounding neighborhoods say they feel unsafe. -
State agency wins half million dollar federal grant aimed at reducing emissions at New Bedford port
EPA announces grant for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center; Massport failed in its bid for the same grant pool. -
These self-guided walks encourage reflection and gratitude. The first ‘Grace Trail’ was in Plymouth.
Each trail across the country is created to reflect its community, but they all have one thing in common: a path exploring grace. -
Convention board picks 'agent of change' as executive director
The agency has been struggling with its public image as issues have come to light related to racial discrimination and other concerns. -
Former Washington Post editor criticizes paper's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate
Marty Baron was quick to call out The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos for yielding to pressure from former President Donald Trump. -
Reparations advocates urge city to pause plan to give away vacant lots to build housing
At a city-funded public listening session, advocates argued that Boston should not give away land that was once owned by Black people before the task force on reparations can address what these families might be owed. -
One year after Lewiston shooting, sorrow and unity in Maine’s Deaf community
"It’s a heavy grief." A gathering in Portland honored the four Deaf people killed in Lewiston -
Crews fight a large brush fire in Massachusetts; 1 person found dead in a separate outdoor fire
A woman died in an outdoor fire at an encampment in Millbury on Saturday night and crews on Sunday were still fighting a large overnight brush fire in Salem as dry and windy conditions have raised the risk of wildfires in southern New England.
