Renters can now petition to seal their eviction records in Massachusetts
State Sen. Lydia Edwards said the law is about "recognizing that one tough chapter shouldn’t define a person’s future."
State Senate pitches spending $5 million on World Cup transportation upgrades
With summer 2026 fast approaching, the Senate spending bill would set aside money to help fans get to and from Gillette Stadium.
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Why your gas bill’s delivery charge should go down soon in Massachusetts
State regulator moves to curb gas companies’ spending on new pipelines and reinforce the goal of a shift away from gas. -
Columbia journalism dean addresses response to Trump and challenges to press freedom
Columbia Journalism School Dean Jelani Cobb acknowledged the university’s recent challenges. -
Harvard sends international students' records to Trump admin
Neither the university nor Department of Homeland Security offered clarity on what exact details were shared. -
Allston I-90 project could lose $335 million under federal proposal
A House committee announced plans this week to rescind grant funding for transportation projects across the country. -
Journalists and leaders at GBH Media Summit address how to 'bridge the divide'
The public partly blames the media with fueling political and cultural divides, according to surveys.
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