Worcester's annual Latin American Festival canceled this year
The August event was called off amid fears that federal immigration authorities might detain some attendees.
Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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GBH cuts more than 40 staffers in new layoffs
The layoffs come as public media faces increased scrutiny and funding threats from the federal government. -
Emergency order blocks ICE from transferring Milford student out of state
Mass judge blocks ICE from transferring Milford student out of state after teen was detained on his way to volleyball practice. -
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Amid crackdown fears, Mass. undocumented immigrants seem to be still getting driver’s licenses
Experts say undocumented immigrants are in a bind. They can get a driver’s license to avoid criminal charges for driving without one, but that comes with what now feels like a risk under the Trump administration: sharing personal information with a government agency. -
Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
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