Pushing a ‘sacred rebellion,’ American colonists justified revolt with religion
Old almanacs and songs show how religious icons — familiar from ancient, sacred texts — helped legitimize a war effort for independence.
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A new program is bringing bike-riding lessons to Boston kindergartners
All Kids Bike is expanding to a second school later this year, said Regional Supt. Kirsten Weeks.
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Memorial Drive shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Tyler Brown appeared in in Cambridge District Court on Thursday, three days after prosecutors say he left two people with life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident on Memorial Drive. -
Boston Housing Authority faces ‘rare’ fine from state board after years of elevator issues
Disability advocate Michael Muehe says the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board only issues fines in “the most egregious cases.” -
For foster youth, one dependable adult can change a life. A Cambridge woman did just that.
This week’s Joy Beat honoree Alexis Walls has been supporting a young woman through foster care, court hearings and major life transitions. -
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Don’t expect shuttles to get cheaper for Massachusetts’ World Cup games, officials say
Following pushback on the high prices, the prices for shuttles to New Jersey matches were recently dropped for fans traveling to the games from New York.
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