State Street-commissioned report details the bank's roots in slave economy
The bank has not publicly released the report that outlines how its founders were steeped in the slave trade
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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.
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Quincy residents say delaying raises for the mayor and councilors is not enough
In June, councilors approved the Mayor’s request to raise his salary by 79 percent to $285,000 from about $159,000, and to also raise their own salaries from $29,800 to $44,500. -
Rep. Ayanna Pressley celebrates Massachusetts' new liquor license bill
Ten years ago, as a Boston City Councilor, she championed liquor license reforms in the city. -
NTSB: Green Line train that derailed was speeding
An MBTA spokesperson said the operator involved in the incident "remains out of service" during the investigation. -
Survivors frustrated as Mass. AG asks for 'patience' on release of long-awaited clergy abuse report
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is asking the public for patience as her office seeks court approval to release a report about child sexual abuse at the Fall River, Springfield and Worcester Catholic dioceses. A survivor of abuse said Campbell should provide "at least some sort of update" to the people who were interviewed. -
Healey, utilities form pact for low-income savings
The administration says it will benefit hundreds of thousands of households.
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