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2026 World Cup in Massachusetts
Local Haitians and Brazilians gather in Everett as national teams square off in World Cup
With the game being played in Philadelphia, hundreds of Haitians and Brazilians packed into two restaurants to cheer on their squads.
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Healey’s bill to let cities, towns hike some taxes quietly dies on Beacon Hill
The governor’s pitch to let cities and towns raise meals, lodging and car excise taxes to help tackle financial challenges did not win over state lawmakers. -
‘We got our licenses!’: Boston gets go-ahead for FIFA World Cup watch parties
The first neighborhood event is less than three weeks away. -
Springfield civil rights leader and former state rep, Benjamin Swan, dies at 92
Swan fought for civil rights in Springfield, championed desegregation in the school system and pushed for reform in the police department. -
Local Catholics say Pope Leo’s apology about slavery is important step forward
Pope Leo apologized for the church’s role in slavery and taking too long to formally condemn it. -
The big list of 2026 Pride events in Boston and beyond
Boston’s annual Pride celebrations promise to be as vibrant as ever for the June 2026 season.
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