King’s Chapel unveiling first-of-its-kind statue to honor people enslaved by its forebears
The statue of a Black woman releasing birds to freedom will represent the more than 200 enslaved people identified by the church.
Harvard professor sees academic scandal as a wake-up call
Harvard Business School professor Max Bazerman says he was shocked when his former colleague and friend Francesca Gino was accused of falsifying results in one of their behavioral science studies.
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Chelsea’s Verb Flow & Vision set the stage for an emerging arts and culture scene in the city
Verb Flow & Vision is a monthly spoken word, open mic and art show hosted at Kushala Sip in Chelsea. -
Bar advocates dispute claim that effort to end work stoppage is in the works
Without offering details, Beacon Hill leaders say discussions are ongoing and to expect a resolution "soon". -
Senate Dems also oppose single-sex sports teams bill
The vote on July 16 effectively stalls the bill (S 350) filed by Republican Sen. Ryan Fattman, as Democrats aim to prevent it from advancing further in the legislative process. -
Feds releasing education grant funds ahead of school year start
The U.S. Department of Education plans to release "the vast majority" of $6.8 billion in education grants it withheld from states in June, though the "chaos and confusion" the freeze caused in Massachusetts can't be undone, according to Attorney General Andrea Campbell. -
With more home games approaching, Fenway workers weigh their options in labor battle
A strike of Fenway Park's hospitality workers impacted three games over the weekend — and an agreement has yet to be reached.
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