Kwanzaa kicks off with community events throughout Boston
Boston Public Library hosted two events on Thursday to celebrate the beginning of Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration of African heritage.
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2024 in review: The biggest stories from Boston and around Massachusetts
GBH News brought you stories from every corner of the region this year.
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New study finds link between CTE and years of hockey played for male athletes
The study from Boston University's CTE center indicates that all male ice hockey players are at risk, not merely those playing the role of a team's enforcer. -
Local immigrant groups prepare for a second Trump term
They’re taking practical steps, like securing housing for as many of the thousands of migrants as possible, as well as distributing information on immigrants’ rights. -
Live Christmas trees are selling fast this holiday season around Boston
Tree farms and lots are already experiencing high demand. -
25 years ago, six Worcester firefighters made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in warehouse fire
The Worcester community is honoring the six firefighters who lost their lives in a massive warehouse fire. -
A Massachusetts jail initiative is helping prevent deadly overdoses when people go home
Medications approved for treating opioid use disorder — Suboxone, naltrexone and methadone — have made it possible to see progress in preventing overdoses among people reentering free society.
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