Number of families in Massachusetts’ shelter system sharply dropping
The shift could be caused by state-level limits on shelter stays and federal restrictions.
Turntable: What’s on a global music connoisseur’s playlist?
This week’s music takes us across the globe, from Boston to Nigeria to Honduras.
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Local judge holds ICE agent in contempt for detaining a defendant mid-trial
Boston Municipal Court judge Mark Summerville said ICE agent Brian Sullivan violated Wilson Martell-Lebron’s rights to due process and a fair trial. -
Developer Thomas O’Brien backs away from campaign launch
Josh Kraft is now poised to bring the biggest challenge to Wu -
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From the pitch to the scrum, women’s pro sports are in high demand
Interest in women's professional sports in Boston and beyond is skyrocketing -
Boston Comedy Festival celebrates 25 years of laughter and competition
The festival features national headlining comedians and also a comedy competition.
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