Memory cafés serve up joy to people living with dementia
The informal gatherings are becoming more popular across the country.
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Commentary: Callie Crossley's 2024 Black Santas are an 'oasis of festive spirit'
Ebony Kris Kringles occupy nearly all of the space inside Callie Crossley's office.
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in high school admissions
A one-time policy opted for students to be admitted to Boston's exam schools based on performance and ZIP codes rather than standardized tests because it was not safe to hold exams in-person during the coronavirus pandemic. -
To fill seats, colleges flip the script with direct admissions
With declining enrollment and fewer high school graduates, more colleges are offering to admit students before they even apply. -
Massachusetts' first Latino-owned brewery is all about bringing people together
Roundhead Brewing Company was founded in 2022 by Luis Espinoza and Craig Panzer. The brewery blends Latin-inspired brewing with a community-focused mission, aiming to create cerveza que reúine — beer that brings people together. -
Boomerangs shop returns to Central Square with a new mission
Boomerangs, a former thrift store supporting HIV/AIDS causes, has reopened as "Boomerangs by More than Words," providing job training and opportunities for vulnerable youth while continuing to sell second-hand items. -
Rain has put out wildfires, but the drought persists across most of Massachusetts
Critical drought conditions persist across most of the state, and Cape Cod and the islands have been upgraded to a designation of “mild drought.”
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